Offshore Europe: Total gives insight into Elgin gas leak response
Total has given Offshore Europe delegates a rare insight into life inside an oil company dealing with a major environmental spill.
Events
Offshore Europe: Deep-sea diver recalls moment he almost died 300ft under
A North Sea diver has described the dramatic moment he almost died on the ocean floor.
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.
Offshore Europe: Varel growth among fastest in US
Varel International Energy Services, the parent company of Varel International Oil and Gas and Downhole Products, has been named among the fastest growing companies in America.
Offshore Europe: GCG launches new coating for industry
North-east company GCG Group has launched an exclusive new coating product for the oil and gas industry.
Offshore Europe: RGU to offer new Masters degree after Russian link-up
Robert Gordon University and Russian oilfield educational and engineering services company OILTEAM have announced a partnership worth more than £1.2million to train the next generation of Russia’s offshore energy professionals.
Offshore Europe: Health and safety chief praises Super Puma response
The chairwoman of the UK’s Health and Safety Executive has paid tribute to the leadership shown by the North Sea industry’s Step Change in Safety team since the helicopter crash two weeks ago.
Offshore Europe: North Sea needs step change to boost technology, says Pearson
Amec’s Europe group president, John Pearson, warned a packed conference hall at Offshore Europe yesterday that North Sea industry needs to forge a step change initiative for technology.
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: Fast catamaran plan could be solution to helicopter crisis
Exclusive: Huge speedboats which could reach most North Sea platforms within two hours are being offered as a potential solution to the oil and gas industry’s helicopter crisis.
Offshore Europe 2013: British mindset is hampering collaboration over the future
UK business secretary Vince Cable admits the UK needs to change its mindset to ensure its oil and gas industry continues to remain competitive for the next half-century.
Offshore Europe: Highlights from day three
Highlights from the floor during the third day of Offshore Europe 2013
Offshore Europe 2013: Highlights from the floor
Wondering what you've been missing at this year's Offshore Europe?
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: £90m Talisman inspection deal for CAN Group
Aberdeen-based CAN Group has signed a £90million multi-year contract with the oil exploration giant Talisman Sinopec Energy UK.
Offshore Europe: Dana Petroleum breaking down barriers in new set-up
The chief executive of Dana Petroleum has lifted the lid on life at the Aberdeen-based firm following its takeover by the Korea National Oil Company.
Offshore Europe 2013: Aberdeen Institute of Energy launched by university
A new global centre for energy research and education is being set up in the north-east of Scotland.
Offshore Europe: Shell reveals new intake for prestigious engineering scheme
Shell announced a new intake of engineering students – including young women – at the exhibition yesterday.
Risk experts DNV call for better data on offshore accident hazards
The offshore industry must put more effort into dealing with risks that can potentially to lead to a major accident, according to DNV, the risk management outfit.
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.
Craig Group to add six new vessels to fleet
The Craig Group is to spend £70million on six new vessels, it will be announced today.
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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