Lord Advocate: Families of Super Puma victims deserve fast answers over tragedy
Exclusive: Scotland's top law officer says the families of last month’s offshore helicopter crash victims must not face a long drawn-out wait for answers.
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New Super Puma safety checks after panel flew off during flight
North-east helicopter operators have been forced to carry out safety checks after a panel flew off a Super Puma in mid-air.
Timescale for 2009 Super Puma FAI defended after five-year wait
The Lord Advocate defended the timescale for a fatal accident inquiry into the Super Puma crash which left 16 people dead in 2009.
Kemp: Oil industry is used to political change
Governments should anticipate the industry’s reaction to political change to avoid negative investment, according to a leading energy industry professor.
The oil workers befriended by an orphan bear
A group of Russian oil workers has acquired an unlikely member of their team - an orphaned baby bear.
Jubilant appoints new CEO
Jubilant Energy has appointed Rakesh Jain as the company's executive director and chief executive following an Extraordinary General Meeting.
Darling refuses to support call for helicopter crash probe
Former UK Government transport secretary Alistair Darling has refused to support Labour calls for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety in the North Sea.
Stonehaven takes plunge back into movie world with deep sea drama
They've filmed the top stars in some beautiful locations.
$760billion of oil and gas still untapped, finds new report
Global conventional oil and gas reserves could amount to nearly 1.4trillion barrels worth - with more than a trillion of that still not subject to development plans.
New fears over high radiation levels at Fukushima
Radiation readings near the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant have risen to more than 50% the accepted safe limit.
Lamprell lands major refurb deal for MOS rig
Middle East offshore engineers Lamprell has landed one of the largest deals in its history after winning a major rig refurbishment contract.
M+W drops interest in Kentz takeover bid
Austrian engineering group M+W has decided not to make a new bid for Kentz - just a day after rivals Amec dropped their interest in taking over the company.
US award goes to Wood Group Mustang CFO
Aberdonian businessman Mike Dear has come out on top in a US quest to find the chief operating officer of the year at large private companies.
New board members for Oil & Gas UK
Oil & Gas UK has today announced five new director appointments to its board.
Abbott named as new Shell downstream director
Shell has announced the appointment of John Abbott as the company's downstream director.
New technical leads named at Apply Altra
Aberdeen-based engineering consultancy Apply Altra has bolstered its technical team with two new appointments.
Energy Report: What could move energy stocks this week?
Scott Darling, head of regional oil & gas for Asia-Pacific with JP Morgan, discusses what issues could impact energy stocks over the next few days.
Pollution from top companies undermining carbon reduction efforts, warns report
Growing pollution at 50 of the world’s biggest-emitting companies threatens to undermine global efforts to contain rising temperatures, according to a report by CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project.
Amec drops Kentz takeover bid plans
AMEC has ditched plans to launch a takeover of offshore engineering firm Kentz, it was confirmed today.
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.