Super Puma crash: Survivor relives moment friends died in ditching
A survivor of the Shetland Super Puma crash has described the terrifying moments when the helicopter fell into the North Sea.
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Anger as union chief slates North Sea helicopter safety call as cheap stunt
A row has broken out between trade union chiefs in the north-east after a helicopter safety campaign was dismissed as a “cheap stunt”.
New events look to provide route into oil and gas supply chain
Companies looking to enter the oil and gas supply chain are being given a chance to get expert advice at a series of events across Scotland.
Bail granted for nine Greenpeace Arctic rig protesters
More of the Greenpeace activists arrested during a protest against drilling in the Arctic have been granted bail by a court in Russia.
Safety body aims for royal standard with new Queen video
Industry training body Opito has launched a new video campaign aimed at improving oil and gas safety standards around the world. See the film here.
SCI set for Dutch expansion
Aberdeen based marine evacuation firm Survival Craft Inspectorate is to expand its operations into Holland.
Storm hit Njord platform set for safety inspection before staff can return
Statoil says it will not return staff to the Njord A platform evacuated over storm fears at the weekend until it is sure the installation is safe.
North Sea remains strong as Amec continues acquisition hunt
Project management firm Amec says it remains on the lookout for acquisitions before the end of the year.
Greenhouse gas levels set to reach record high, warn experts
Rising global emissions of carbon dioxide greenhouse gas are set to reach a record high of 36 billion tonnes this year, say experts.
Motion lodged for full inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety
A motion has been tabled in Westminster calling for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Forestry Commission renewable energy plan could generate £90m
Exclusive: Around £90million is to be raised for the public purse by building windfarms and other green energy projects on the nation’s forest estate in the north and north-east.
Aberdeen set for new £8m international oil and gas institute as RGU launches funding drive
Exclusive: Sir Ian Wood will today kick-start funding for a new £8 million Aberdeen-based oil and gas institute with a £500,000 donation to Robert Gordon University.
Baker Hughes warns of ‘fluid’ situation with force majeure in Iraq
Oil services firm Baker Hughes said its force majeure remains in place in Iraq after the religious violence in the country last week.
PWA snaps up rival for £5.7m
Energy services group Produced Water Absorbents has snapped up rival ProSep in a £5.7million deal.
Bail for activist but Greenpeace slam ‘circus’ as Russia extends another’s detention
Greenpeace has described the arrest of activists for protesting against drilling in the Arctic as a “circus” after a court ruling extended the detention in Russia by months.
New project looks to offer guidance on offshore walk to work alternatives
A new project aimed at providing advice on alternatives to helicopters for delivering North Sea staff to their platforms has launched.
‘Union bashing’ warning over Grangemouth probe
A Liberal Democrat cabinet minister has warned that a government-backed inquiry into the conduct of industrial disputes must not be used as a vehicle for “union-bashing”.
Pressure mounts over rising energy costs
The Government has come under fresh pressure to tackle rising energy costs after a warning that higher prices are threatening future business investment.
Aberdeen among UK’s best places for work and life, says Good Growth report
Aberdeen is one of the best places in the UK in which to live and work, according to business experts PwC.
Offshore health programme scoops industry award
A lifestyle programme aiming to increase the general health of the energy workforce has scooped a top safety award.
Seadrill to buy Prospector rig yard contract
Offshore drilling firm Seadrill is to buy the owners of the yard construction contract for the new Prospector 3 jack-up rig.
Russia looks for three-month extension to Greenpeace activists’ detention
The group of Greenpeace activists arrested in Russia during a protest against drilling in the Arctic face a three-month extension to their detention.
Conference organisers celebrate community growth
The chairs of a well-focused conference glorified the unique community building opportunities at the annual Aberdeen event.
Worker dies after Chevron oil plant explosion
More than 700 people have been evacuated from a US town after drillers punctured a gas pipeline and triggered an explosion.
Loganair results boosted by Super Puma grounding
Scottish airline Loganair has defied the gloom surrounding the airline industry and posted a 24% increase in profits.