BP will move on from its governance scandal ‘quickly’, ex CEO says
Former BP (LON: BP) CEO John Browne expects the British supermajor to move on from its governance scandal “quite quickly” and stick with its current strategy.
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Extinction Rebellion protesters target Labour headquarters
Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion (XR) poured fake oil and set off smoke grenades in a targeted protest at the headquarters of the Labour Party in London.
Asset condition information is the keystone for reliability, profitability and sustainability
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” might be good advice in some situations but when it comes to operating critical systems offshore, a run-to-fail policy is far from optimal.
‘Crisis of confidence’: Industry reacts to offshore wind CfD auction flop
A lack of offshore wind bids for the AR5 CfD auction would be the "biggest failure" in UK green energy since 2015, industry figures have said.
‘I don’t think you’re cut out for leadership’: Energy bosses open up on industry discrimination
Bosses from BP, Wood, Intertek and others discussed discrimination they've faced in their careers, and the distance still to go.
Streamlined supply chain management with COMET
STC INSISO, a leading provider of risk control and assurance software and services, has announced the launch of its latest COMET suite product, COMET Supply Chain, previously known as Vendorse.
Decommissioning and renewables work spurs on Ace Winches to huge jump in sales
One of the north-east's best -known businesses, Ace Winches, has reported an "outstanding" financial performance.
Greenpeace should not get ‘seat at the table’ in government talks, No 10 says
Greenpeace should not be given "a seat at the table" in Whitehall discussions of climate-related issues following an anti-oil protest targeting Rishi Sunak's home, Downing Street has said.
Green hydrogen-powered van to hit the roads of the Granite City
SSE’s team in Aberdeen are road testing First Hydrogen’s new hydrogen-powered van, the first UK utility to do so.
Sunak slams Labour oil and gas plan as ‘British jobs for Russian workers’
The Tories were keen to criticise Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after he appeared to soften his position on domestic oil and gas production.
World is ‘far from being on track’ to Paris goals says Equinor
Equinor says "The world is far from being on track" to meet the net zero goals laid out in the Paris Agreement.
Energy industry expert joins fast-growing Gilson Gray in Aberdeen
North Sea energy lawyer Findlay Anderson has joined Gilson Gray as a partner in Aberdeen.
Norway Well-Slot: Discoveries in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea
As of 30 May, Westwood Global Energy reports that there is one appraisal and three exploration wells active on the NCS.
Shell facing more climate change pressure following record profits
Campaigners expected to protest inside and outside AGM
How can Aberdeen ensure its getting the best skills for the energy transition?
Aberdeen’s ongoing transition of decarbonising the oil and gas industry and investing in the development of sustainable green energies has the potential to inject new life into the city, restoring its position on the world stage as an economic powerhouse.
Ballots for TotalEnergies strikes comes to close today
Unite the Union’s balloting of members employed by TotalEnergies is coming to a close today ahead of another week of strike action in the North Sea.
New power line between UK and Netherlands ‘could power 1.8m homes’
A new power line between the UK and the Netherlands will deliver enough electricity to "power more homes than Manchester and Birmingham combined", the Government has announced.
Ocean Greatwhite spuds Ben Lawers in first of five-well campaign for BP
The mammoth Ocean Greatwhite rig has been deployed West of Shetland, where it has begun a five-well campaign for BP (LON:BP) lasting into 2024.
Making the CUT in Australian decom projects
CUT have just completed another large decom project in Western Australia.
Humza Yousaf wants words with Fergus Ewing’s SNP rebels as Green backlash grows
First Minister Humza Yousaf is planning talks with a group of SNP rebels who are furious about the SNP-Green deal and its impact on rural Scotland and crucial north-east energy jobs.
Setting off from Everest base camp, North Sea worker raises cash for Archie Foundation
North Sea HSE advisor, Davie Hill, is to raise funds for the Archie Foundation after Aberdeen Royal Infirmary doctors saved his daughter’s life.
Hunt to announce creation of 12 new ‘investment zones’ in tomorrow’s budget
The Chancellor will announce the creation of a dozen new UK investment zones when he delivers the government’s budget tomorrow.
‘Unfiltered’ Xtraordinary podcast lifts lid on women in energy
A new podcast series produced by Xodus Group for International Women’s Day aims to offer a "candid" snapshot of life as a woman in the energy sector.
Energy Security highest priority in the trilemma, report finds
Concerns surrounding energy security have been found to be higher on the list of priorities than clean and affordable energy for firms globally.
Playing the high stakes deep sea mining table
Deepsea mining is arguably the most exciting yet controversial segment of the blue economy, which the United Nations estimates boasts an estimated annual turnover of $3-6trillion.