Grangemouth petrochemical plant set to close
Part of the giant Grangemouth site is to close following a bitter row over pay and conditions.
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Kishorn extension gets the go-ahead
Plans to extend a Highland port, creating up to 2,500 jobs, were given the green light yesterday.
Committee calls for Big Six’ price hike answers
Bosses from the Big Six energy firms have been called to give evidence to a committee of MPs about recent hikes in prices.
Service remembers workers lost to the industry
The oil and gas industry will celebrate the memory of perished workers in a dedicated Aberdeen service.
Aquaterra appoints senior riser analyst
Offshore engineering firm Aquaterra Energy has appointed a new senior riser analyst for its deep water project analysis division.
“Misleading tactics” cost ScottishPower £8.5m
Energy giant ScottishPower is to pay £8.5million to customers after an investigation by regulator Ofgem found that the group provided misleading information through its doorstep and telesales agents.
Scottish Government hunts for Grangemouth buyer
The Scottish Government is in discussion with potential buyers for the troubled Grangemouth oil refinery, the Finance Secretary has confirmed.
Northerly airports reaping rewards of oil and gas boom
The buoyant energy industry has boosted passenger numbers by nearly 10% at Scotland's most northerly airports.
E.ON appoints Vettenfall’s chief executive
Utilities giant E.ON has appointed two chief commercial officers for its new energy trading unit - including Vattenfall's chief executive.
Npower announces energy price hike
Energy giant RWE npower heaped more pressure on households today by hiking electricity and gas prices by 9.3% and 11.1% respectively from December 1.
Plans to revive oil yard spark objections
Controversial proposals to breathe fresh life into a Highland oil yard and create up to 2,500 jobs have won the backing of local authority planners.
Grangemouth ‘ultimatum’ claims union
Hundreds of workers attended a rally at the Grangemouth oil refinery yesterday as the dispute over its future continued.
Energy Graduate: A safe investment for the future
An energy-related career in Aberdeen is a safe investment for the future, believes a banker-turned-business adviser.
UK Government to announce new nuclear deal
The UK is set to sign a deal with France's EDF for the first nuclear plant to start construction in Europe since Japan's Fukushima disaster raised safety concerns worldwide, at a cost estimated at around £14.2billion.
Tragedy pilots ‘did not notice speed’
The crew of a helicopter that plunged into the North Sea killing four people failed to notice its speed was dropping drastically seconds before it hit the water.
Row could cut 40% North Sea output
More than 80 North Sea fields producing nearly half the UK’s oil could be forced to shut down if the owner of the Grangemouth refinery decides to close the plant for good.
Shetland Super Puma crash – new AAIB report
Investigators into a fatal helicopter crash off an island airport have called for a review of rescue operations in its surrounding waters.
New BP head of exploration recruited from Talisman
BP has appointed Richard Herbert as its new head of exploration - after snatching the oil and gas veteran from Talisman.
Ewing: Without renewables prices would be higher
Energy bills would be even higher than at present without renewables, Scotland’s energy minister has warned.
Co-op defies competitors with lower price rise
Gas and electricity supplier Co-operative Energy has called on its larger rivals to put customers before profits as it announced a tariff hike that is about half the rate announced by British Gas and SSE.
McDermott appoints new chief operating officer
McDermott International has announced a replacement to its departing chief executive.
FMC Technologies’ president retires
The president of a global energy industry services provider has today announced his retirement.
Unite wants Ineos taxes probed
The dispute at Grangemouth oil refinery has taken a new twist after union leaders urged Revenue and Customs to investigate the tax affairs of the site’s owners.
Opito conference to focus on competence in safety
"Don't just tell me - show me" is the leading theme of this year's international Opito Safety and Competency Conference.
Aberdeen and Inverness in high hopes for Gatwick runway
Industry key Aberdeen and Inverness airports could get new air links with London – if one of the capital’s airports is allowed to build a new runway.