Amec drops Kentz takeover bid plans
AMEC has ditched plans to launch a takeover of offshore engineering firm Kentz, it was confirmed today.
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Super Puma crash probe chair sets out timetable
The chairwoman of a powerful Westminster committee investigating helicopter safety in the North Sea wants its inquiry to start within weeks – but believes a wider probe may also be needed.
Tiny troll bat rescued by helicopter from North Sea platform
A tiny bat has been flown back to Norway by helicopter after being found on a North Sea oil rig.
New risk body for energy industry to launch as DNV and Germanischer Lloyd merge
The merger between risk management and offshore classification groups Det Norske Veritas and Germanishcer Lloyd has been given the green light by competition authorities.
New report highlights need for increased global carbon savings
Countries around the world are still too slow at delivering energy and carbon savings, the World Energy Council has warned.
MPs to launch helicopter safety inquiry after Super Puma crashes
A powerful group of MPs launched an inquiry last night into helicopter safety in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Oil industry boost for Aberdeen hotel trade
Aberdeen is the best place in the UK bar London for hotel room rate and occupancy levels, a new report shows.
40 Years: How the oil industry has changed Aberdeen
In a special mini-documentary, Energy Voice speaks to the workers, the officials and the experts who have watched and contributed to the oil and gas industry in the North Sea over the last 40 years.
East of England’s resources enough to keep the power on
The government needs to recognise the importance of East of England in keeping electricity on across the UK, claims the region’s industry association.
Keiller to lead Wood Group Engineering as Straughen departs
The head of Wood Group Engineering is to retire next year, after more than six years at the head of the company.
Norway’s oil wealth to feature heavily in talks to form coalition government
Norway’s Conservatives face tough negotiations to unite the opposition after ousting the Labor-led coalition on promises to cut taxes and loosen the state’s hold on Scandinavia’s richest economy.
Technip announces joint venture link-up with HQC
Technip and engineering group Huanqiu Contracting are to link-up to establish two new joint ventures aimed at increasing their European and Chinese procurement markets.
Unions demand full inquiry into Shetland helicopter tragedy
The Trades Union Congress passed an emergency motion yesterday calling for an independent public inquiry into helicopter safety in the North Sea.
Hundreds gather to say farewell to Super Puma victim Sarah Darnley
Yesterday, hundreds of people gathered to remember the Super Puma crash victim, who died along with three other offshore workers when their helicopter crashed off Shetland.
Dana Petroleum names Scotton as first COO
Dana Petroleum has appointed Graham Scotton as the company's first chief operating officer.
Falklands turn to Scotland to avoid South American supply issues
A Falkland marine company is hoping to use supply services from Aberdeen to develop its offshore oil and gas operations.
BP boosted after making Egyptian deep gas find
BP says it has made a 'significant' gas find in Egypt after drilling the deepest well in the Nile Delta.
Tributes paid as funeral held of Super Puma victim Gary McCrossan
He was an idol to his son, the best dad in the world to his daughter – and a big man with a huge personality to his hundreds of colleagues and friends.
Students build salt-fueled cars for a taster of the industry
Aberdeenshire students could test their engineering skills at a special racing competition organised by Shell.
Offshore Europe: Jeremy Cresswell’s take
The Press and Journal Energy editor, Jeremy Cresswell, described Offshore Europe 2013 as "the best that there's been."
Anderson steps down as Circle chairman
Circle Oil chairman Thomas Anderson is to step down from the role after 10 years at the exploration group.
Offshore Europe: Webb cautious about going annual as 2013 sets record
The chairman of Offshore Europe has hailed this year's event as the most successful ever - but says thinks moving the event to an annual schedule would be a step too far.
Offshore Europe: Highlights from day four
Highlights from the final day at Offshore Europe 2013
Offshore Europe 2013: Live updates
Welcome to Energy Voice's live coverage from the floor of Offshore Europe 2013
WS Atkins adds Langlands as director
Wood Group chairman Allister Langlands has joined the board of design and engineering company WS Atkins as a non-executive director.