A new regulator with improved powers in the vein of those in Norway and Holland is essential for the long-term future of the UK's oil and gas industry, a leading industry figure has warned.
North Sea operator Ithaca posted record earnings and cashflow despite being hit by shutdowns during the last quarter.
Stork Technical Services has named the newest member of its fleet after a whisky distillery to celebrate its latest £2million investment.
The petroleum industry can reap countless benefits for the country that develops it wisely, believes an Abu Dhabi government figure.
Aberdeen-based oil and gas services company Operational Excellence (Opex) has appointed a new operations director to its 30-person strong fleet.
Dramatic new footage of the moment a Greenpeace ship was raided by the Russian authorities during a protest against oil drilling in the Arctic has been released.
An Aberdeen engineering firm has landed a multi-million pound deal to provide deep water engineering for Italian oil giant Eni.
Seismic exploration firm SeaBird has secured a new contract for its Voyager Explorer vessel.
The boss of energy firm Npower has dismissed the idea of giving up his bonus amid widespread anger over rising energy prices, saying the gesture would be a “gimmick”.
Falkland Islanders have elected a new government to manage the transition of the British territory as oil exploration turns to development.
An energy price freeze would save Scotland £500million, Ed Miliband claimed yesterday.
The four founders of a three dimensional visualisation firm are on track to pocket a £4.6million payout next year after its owners confirmed it was on target to hit profit targets.
ATR Group has launched an ambitious drive to grow its turnover to £150million in the next three years after capitalising on the collapse of Cosalt Offshore.
Plans for a major expansion at a north-east power plant have won crucial backing, paving the way for a £700milllion subsea energy link between Aberdeenshire and England.
The North Sea’s top talent was celebrated last night at the oil and gas industry’s equivalent of the Oscars.
Oil and gas companies believe the North Sea still provides a wealth of investment opportunities, the Pilot Share Fair has revealed.
The energy sector is being encouraged to come up with future industry solutions in a new competition.
North Sea operator OMV has cut its 2013 production forecast after being beset by output problems across the world.
A pilot project to explore ways of coping with climate change while at the same time reducing farming’s carbon footprint has shown that there are savings to be made.
A powerful Westminster select committee has called for evidence on North Sea helicopter safety as it prepares to launch an inquiry.
A union is calling for immediate safety improvements to offshore helicopter flights after it was revealed that industry workers lack confidence in the aircraft.
THOUSANDS of young people in the north could be trained to cash in on the massive jobs opportunities in the oil, gas and renewables industries.
A Labour MP has raised fears over plans to develop a pioneering green energy technology in the north-east and other sites because of UK Government delays.
Offshore drilling giant Seadrill is to replace the chief executive of Sevan Drilling with one of its own directors.
French engineering group Alstom is set to cut around 1300 jobs globally as it looks to deal with a drop in orders.