From gold rush to black gold as iconic US bank Wells Fargo moves into North Sea
Exclusive: Legendary American bank Wells Fargo – which was set up for gold rush pioneers in the 1800s – is moving to Aberdeen to cash in on North Sea oil.
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Oil and gas industry failing next generation, say north-east pupils
The oil and gas industry is failing the next generation by not providing enough information about careers in the sector, according to north-east youngsters.
Energy arm provides profits boost for Atkins
Engineering firm Atkins saw profits at its energy arm grow by more than 14% for the first half of the year after clinching a major deal with Maersk.
GE expands Indonesia subsea facility
GE Oil and Gas's Subsea arm has expanded its operations in Indonesia with an expanded manufacturing facility for South-east Asia.
RGU lecturer to join Amor
A leading Aberdeen academic is to join offshore technology firm Amor Energy on secondment.
Beatle drive for Greenpeace as Sir Paul McCartney joins campaign to free jailed activists
Sir Paul McCartney has written a personal letter to the Russian president calling for the release of Greenpeace activists arrested during a protest against drilling in the Arctic.
RWE set to axe 6700 jobs in cost-cutting move
North Sea operator RWE is to cut more than 6700 jobs across Europe in the next three years after warning it expects profits to fall by almost half next year.
Centrica sees earnings flatten after being hit by US sales decline
Shares in British Gas owner Centrica fell sharply today after it warned it would fail to meet the City’s expectations for annual profits.
Full line up confirmed for Opito conference in Abu Dhabi
Aberdeen-based oil and gas industry training body Opito has announced the full line up of speakers for its international safety competency conference in Abu Dhabi next week.
Operator to double flights on Aberdeen to Oslo service from 2014
More flights from Aberdeen to Oslo are to be laid on from next year after increased demand from the oil and gas industry.
Israel: the next big thing for Scottish energy sector?
Scottish companies would be “foolish” not to act on the opportunities the Israeli oil and gas sector has on offer, believe the organisers of a new Middle East energy conference.
SSE warns of ‘difficult’ conditions after £115m loss
Energy giant SSE insisted it was battling “difficult” energy market conditions as it revealed a £115.4 million loss in its retail supply business just weeks after announcing a hike in household bills.
Talisman Sinopec reveals awards for Aberdeen’s young energy scholars
Talisman Sinopec Energy continued its support for the next generation of energy industry professionals as it unveiled the latest recipients of its scholarship programme last night.
Profile: Apollo launch is childhood dream for D’Arcy
The boss of Aberdeen firm Apollo Offshore Engineering is doing what he loves in a city he grew up hearing about through friends. He tells Keith Findlay all about his passion for engineering.
Greenpeace protesters moved to St Petersburg
Thirty people arrested following a Greenpeace protest at an Arctic oil rig have been transferred to St Petersburg, Russian officials confirmed.
New duo for Romar
Aberdeen-based oil services firm Romar has continued its expansion with two new appointments.
New training scheme to target human errors in offshore industry
Danish oil giant Maersk is to launch a new training programme in a bid to minimise human errors at sea.
British oil worker hospitalised as Baker Hughes and Schlumberger hit by violent protests in Iraq
A British oil worker has been injured after violent exchanges at an oilfield in Iraq over an alleged religious insult.
EDF customers face 3.9% price rise
EDF Energy has become the latest major UK supplier to hit customers with a hike in gas and electricity bills, after revealing tariffs will increase by 3.9% in the new year
Industry needs certainty to keep the lights on, warns Energy UK boss
The UK energy industry needs political, legal and regulatory certainty to inspire confidence to invest in the future, according to the head of Energy UK.
New energy industry lecture series to debut in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is to play host to the first in a new series of lectures aimed at the energy industry.
3sun moves into renewables sector with Elmes appointment
Energy services group 3sun has appointed Andrew Elmes as its first renewables director.
Search called off for man missing off supply vessel
US Coast Guard officials have called off their search for a missing offshore worker.
Energy consumers ‘not cash cows’, warns Davey
Energy customers should not be seen as cash cows, to be “squeezed” in the pursuit of a higher return for shareholders, a Government minister will say later today.
Cable to press Russians over fate of Greenpeace protesters
Vince Cable has promised to use talks with Russian government ministers to highlight UK concerns about the case of Greenpeace protesters awaiting trial for alleged “hooliganism”.