Offshore accommodation firm Arcadion names new directors
North-east offshore accommodation specialist Arcadion has appointed three new directors.
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Plans for ‘global landmark’ Peterhead carbon capture project unveiled
Pioneering plans for a multimillion-pound green energy scheme in the north-east were unveiled yesterday.
Independent Scotland in ‘strong position’ to emulate Norwegian energy industry success, says minister
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said the two countries could play a key role in Europe’s increasingly integrated energy market, building on established expertise in both the renewables and oil and gas sectors.
Super Puma FAI: Helicopter’s gearbox ‘from craft hit by lightning’
The gearbox of a Super Puma helicopter which crashed into the North Sea – killing 16 men – had been in another aircraft that was struck by lightning.
Jeremy Cresswell’s energy year in review
In our exclusive interview editor of Energy Jeremy Cresswell runs through the major upstream and downstream developments of 2013 - and considers their impact on the UK industry in the upcoming months.
HSOG wins Trinidad rig refurb contract
Energy contractor HS Ocean Group (HSOG) has been awarded a multi-million dollar upgrade contract for Rowan Group’s jack-up rig in Trinidad.
Dozens evacuated after new oil train derailment in Canada
More than 100 people remain evacuated from their homes in New Brunswick after the latest oil train derailment to hit the industry.
Snøhvit LNG plant returns to action after leak shutdown
Production has resumed again from Europe's only LNG plant after being closed at the weekend due to a gas leak.
Sodexo hit by first quarter losses despite organic growth
Global facility manager Sodexo has reported 1.9% decline in first quarter revenues for 2014, despite an upward organic growth trend.
December storms hit Songa Trym efficiency
Midwater drilling specialists Songa Offshore saw earnings from its Songa Trym rig hit after the December North Sea storms.
Scotland Decides: Oil and gas ‘face being milked’ to pay for independence, claims MSP
Labour MSP Richard Baker says oil and gas will be milked to pay for “uncosted” proposals in the white paper on independence.
Inventor survives blast to launch life-saving device for North Sea vessels
A new safety device which could have prevented the Bourbon Dolphin disaster off Shetland has been launched – after a remarkable six-year battle by its inventor.
Super Puma FAI: Copter firm not under pressure before crash, says ex-boss
The former boss of Bond Offshore Helicopters has insisted the firm was not under pressure to meet its contractual demands prior to a crash which claimed the lives of 16 men.
£450m Swedish takeover for Downhole Products owners Varel
Oil drilling specialists Varel have been snapped up in a £450million deal by Swedish engineering group Sandvik.
£5.4m energy scheme aims to cut Scots fuel bills
Thousands of households could have their fuel bills cut thanks to a £5.4million energy efficiency scheme.
Currie named new UK boss for Aker Solutions
Aker Solutions has named the former director of global subsea operations at FMC Technologies as its new boss in the UK.
Western Isles oil focus group donates remaining funds to local college
A specialist oil and gas focus group in the Western Isles has wound down, donating its remaining funds to the Lews Castle College.
Workers worry after North Sea helicopter shut down twice in four days
Offshore workers have raised concerns after a helicopter had to shut down on a platform twice in four days because of an oil leak.
North Sea helicopter firm CHC looks to fund investment with £322m listing
The parent of North Sea helicopter operator CHC Helicopter expects to raise up to £322million in a stock market listing aimed at reducing its debt pile and positioning itself for growth.
Oil and gas projects set to drive new UK consulate in Kurdistan
The UK's Foreign & Commonwealth Office is planning a new consulate general compound, with office, residential accommodation and buildings services, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Mirrors and soil to power lunar missions
Scientists have proposed an amazing system of mirrors, processed lunar soil and a heat engine to provide energy to vehicles and crew during the lunar night.
Super Puma FAI: Helicopter fell ‘like a torpedo’, inquiry told
The families of 16 men killed when a helicopter crashed into the North Sea heard yesterday how the tragedy unfolded – from the only man who saw it happen.
Wave energy firm Atlantis appoint Unipart chief as new chairman
Wave power developer Atlantis Resources has appointed John Neill CBE as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
Police launch hunt after flare ‘fired at helicopter’ from anti-fracking protest camp
Police are conducting searches at an anti-fracking protest camp after a flare was allegedly fired at a police helicopter.
ScottishPower to cut fuel prices from end of January
Energy firm ScottishPower is to reduce dual-fuel prices by 3.3% from January 31 as it passes on savings from the Government’s green levy shake-up.