Offshore Europe: Venue chiefs defend car park lock-in
Bosses in charge of the Offshore Europe overspill car park at the centre of a lock-in row have defended their policy.
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No inquiry needed into helicopter safety, says Sir Ian Wood – as union warns industry faces confidence fight
A leading north-east industrialist has said he did not think a full public inquiry into helicopter safety was necessary.
‘No evidence’ of Super Puma technical failure as investigators find engines were still running
Air accident investigators probing the Shetland Super Puma crash revealed yesterday that both engines were delivering power until the aircraft hit the sea.
Offshore Europe: Amec spells out ambitious growth plans after setting sights on acquisitions
Oil services giant Amec could be double the size within just two years – potentially creating hundreds of new jobs in Scotland.
Offshore Europe: Highlights from day three
Highlights from the floor during the third day of Offshore Europe 2013
Aiken eyes further expansion
Aberdeen-based Aiken Group is looking to move into new 15 acre premisses to accommodate more workshops and meet the growing demand, said the company's boss.
Offshore Europe 2013: Highlights from the floor
Wondering what you've been missing at this year's Offshore Europe?
BMI to launch new domestic route for Norwegian oil cities
Airline bmi is set to strengthen its ties with the energy industry after announcing the launch of a new domestic flights route serving the Norwegian oil market.
HB Rentals completes Wood Group project
Accommodation specialists HB Rentals says it expects strong growth for the rest of the year after completing a £1million-plus custom project for Wood Group PSN.
Offshore Europe: Alert over lack of oilspil R&D in wake of Macondo disaster
Despite the stark warning of the Gulf of Mexico Macondo disaster in 2010, there is a danger research and development into future offshore disaster hydrocarbons response is already falling by the wayside.
Ewing: Training next generation of energy talent should start at primary school
Oil and gas companies should do more to entice young talent into the industry from an early age – but so should the public education sector, believes the Scottish Energy Minister.
Offshore Europe: Princess Anne urges oil industry to tackle skills shortage with female engineers
Princess Anne has backed a campaign to get more females into the oil and gas industry.
Plug pulled on £750million gas storage cash
The UK Government has scrapped plans to pump £750million into new gas storage facilities – saying the country does not need them.
Offshore Europe 2013: Parking fury as delegates left stranded for hours
Furious Offshore Europe delegates were left stranded in a car park last night – sealed off by concrete blocks.
Offshore Europe: Aberdeen claim Energy Cities cup with victory over Viking FK
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Swinney: Scottish Government will wait until after accident report for Super Puma inquiry decision
The Scottish Government will wait until after the accident report is completed into the Shetland Super Puma disaster before making a decision on holding a public inquiry, Holyrood has heard.
Time of the essence for TWMA after $35m Angola deal
An Aberdeen company which has won the first offshore processing contract in Angola admits it faces a challenge to hit the deadlines facing the oil industry off the African coast.
The former soldiers bringing new perspective on offshore industry
An ex-military company has taken the opportunity at Offshore Europe to prove the oil and gas industry can benefit from the transferable skills Army-men have on offer.
Bibby Offshore lands £100m Talisman extension
Subsea contractor Bibby Offshore has landed a £100million contract extension to continue providing support for Talisman Sinopec's North Sea operation.
New Fukushima fears after highest radiation levels yet detected
The highest radiation levels so far have been found near tanks holding contaminated water used to cool reactors at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.
Super Puma tragedy investigation to target ‘cramped’ helicopter seats
Exclusive: Safety chiefs are to investigate the seating set-up inside offshore helicopters following last month’s fatal accident off Shetland.
Spitfire takes to the skies above Offshore Europe 2013
This year’s Offshore Europe was set to a flying start - by a Spitfire performance outside the exhibition centre.
Offshore Europe 2013: Making the world’s quickest ice cream
An engineering firm at Offshore Europe 2013 has claimed a new world record after making the world's quickest block of ice cream.
Gulf Keystone name new directors after boardroom row
Former Evode managing director Andrew Simon is to join Gulf Keystone as a director, as the fallout from the summer boardroom battle continues.
Stott: Aberdeen is key to offshore industry
Aberdeen will always be the key place for offshore oil and gas activity, believes the man behind the successful Offshore Europe conference.