Lure of oil jobs boosts UAE in expats poll
The nation of expats - the United Arab Emirates - is becoming increasingly popular with Britons living abroad, according to a poll.
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Nichol named latest Energising The Nation’s Future winner
BEL Valves project manager Stewart Nichol has scooped the latest monthly prise in Oil and Gas UK's monthly Energising the Nation's Future giveaway.
Amec sees profits drop despite strong North Sea performance
Engineering services group Amec saw sales and profits drop in the first half of the year, despite strong performance in its oil and gas operations.
Canadian oil train disaster firm to file for bankruptcy protection as clean-up costs mount
The company behind the runaway oil train which exploded and killed almost 50 people in a small Canadian town has filed for bankruptcy protection after coming under pressure to pay for the disaster clearup.
“Bigger than ever” Offshore Europe 2013 spawns energy festival
Aberdeen’s signature Offshore Europe event will be the biggest to date, including a council-led Energy Festival in the city centre, according to organisers.
Natural Power to open new Stirling offices in expansion drive
Renewable energy consultancy Natural Power is set for expansion after revealing plans to open a new office in Stirling later this year.
Super Puma flights resume from Aberdeen
The ten-month grounding of the North Sea EC225 helicopter fleet has officially come to an end with the first flight from Aberdeen today.
Oil and gas workers split over independence impact
Oil and gas workers are divided over the projected impact on their industry of Scottish independence, a survey suggests.
Hydro Group to ramp up South East Asia expansion plans
Aberdeen subsea manufacturers Hydro Group are to continue their expansion into South Asia after appointing a new technical support supervisor for the region.
Blacklaw to head EY indirect tax team
EY Aberdeen has appointed a new tax partner, Niall Blacklaw, who will head up its oil and gas indirect tax team.
Scots firm taking renewables into classroom
A new education programme teaching kids about renewable energy is launching in the UK.
Energy giant CNR digs deep with £350,000 charity gifts worldwide
An Aberdeen-based energy giant has donated £350,000 to worthy causes including local charities in the north-east of Scotland to a school and hospital project in the Ivory Coast.
Bristow to introduce new aircraft for oil and gas workers
Operator Bristow Helicopters said yesterday it would be introducing a new aircraft to its fleet from next year.
Yemeni troops killed after oil pipe flight
At least six Yemeni soldiers have been killed after their helicopter was shot down by tribesmen while inspecting oil pipelines, according to reports from the country.
Infographic: Winds of change in US renewables industry
Wind power is now responsible for generating 43% of all new electricity capacity in the USA, according to new findings from the country's energy department.
Subsea training centre helping with altitude training for gold medal winner Hannah Miley
An offshore training facility has been helping Commonweath Games gold medalist Hannah Miley prepare for her title defence in Glasgow next year.
Water leak fears at Fukushima plant
The operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan has said it is struggling with its latest efforts to stop contaminated underground water leaks from running into the sea.
NorSea to open office in Aberdeen after naming first UK general manager
Norwegian oil services firm NorSea Group has appointed Kim Christensen as its first UK general manager as the company looks to increase its presence in Scotland.
Call for entries as Energy North launches third awards
Industry organisation Energy North has launched its third annual awards recognising the top companies in the Highlands and Islands.
GDF Suez sells half of Portuguese power assets
GDF Suez has agreed the sale of 50% of its thermal and renewable power plants in Portugal to Japanese trading house, Marubeni Corporation.
Luanda now most expensive place for expats, says Mercer
The Angolan capital Luanda has overtaken Tokyo to become the world's most expensive city for expatriates in a survey of 214 cities by Mercer, which cited security for pushing up costs.
EU agrees on Chinese solar panels deal
European Union officials agreed today a deal to settle the dispute with China over solar panel pricing.
Viking SeaTech set for £150million US deal
Aberdeen company Viking SeaTech said yesterday it was on the brink of being snapped up by a US firm in a deal worth about £150million.
New director for Forum Energy
[free] UK oil exploration firm Forum Energy has appointed Eric Recto as a non-executive director.
Rialto names Rose as new interim CFO
Australian exploration firm Rialto Energy has named industry veteran Andrew Rose as their new interim chief financial officer.