The IT Talent Pipeline – what are you doing about it?
Beyond the recruitment process, I believe there is a need to secure the future pipeline of IT talent, writes Professor Ian Allison of Robert Gordon University
Opinion
Grangemouth – understanding the problems and their possible consequences
The current problems at the Grangemouth refinery and petrochemical complex are deep-seated, and developments in the international oil and gas markets have exacerbated these problems.
Smith: What needs to be done to keep bills down
Sir Robert Smith, acting chairman of the energy and climate change committee at Westminster, writes exclusively for the Press and Journal and Energy Voice on why the group has summoned the bosses of the “big six” firms to explain rising consumer bills.
Opinion: Jeremy Cresswell – the great north-east gas rip-off
Like the rest of us here in Press and Journal country who are customers of Scottish Gas, I am still reeling from the news that my gas bill is to rocket a further 11.2% from next month. In fact I’m very angry indeed ... like the rest of you.
Brazil’s upstream sector – some key considerations
In the bidding round, it is likely that the company who offers the most profit oil to the government will be successful.
Carbon footprints: Surprising results in Scotland
Jan Minx and nine other academics have calculated the average carbon footprints of people living in every local authority area in the UK, including the 32 in Scotland. There is no space here to discuss the methodology but it seems to be very thorough and academically accepted.
What’s the ‘Rush’?
Having just seen the F1 blockbuster film "Rush", it has made me thoughtful about the speed or delay in our everyday negotiations and the consequences for the industry.
Large-scale capital projects challenge
New research by EY highlights the scale of the challenge that the oil and gas industry faces in managing large-scale capital projects.
Aussies show way forward in response to climate change
I have a high regard for Australia and the Australians. Being a motorsport fan I can't help but feel that any country that runs a V8 Supercar racing series must have a lot going for it.
Red Ed makes powerful new enemies
Ed Miliband has for sure made a bunch of powerful new enemies as a result of his warning to utilities that gas and electricity prices will be frozen for two years should Labour get back into power in the 2015 UK general election.
Health check: Harley Davidson and teeth
I am a recent convert to motorcycles and ride a Harley Davidson. It is comfortable, a joy to ride and a conversation piece when I stop for coffee.
Hard hitting audit report is welcome breath of realism
It's time we had some honest, dispassionate assessment of Scotland's prospects as a significant developer of offshore wind projects - even if it isn't all good news.
Ruling brings uncertainty for onshore wind industry
Lady Clark of Calton’s decision in the Court of Session case of Sustainable Scotland v The Scottish Ministers has serious legal implications for the large scale onshore energy industry in Scotland, writes June Gilles.
Scottish oil fund proposal will require Holyrood to show courage
The proposals from the Fiscal Commission Working Group reflect a combination of the intellectual case for an oil fund and the budgetary realities likely to be faced by an independent Scottish Government, writes Professor Alex Kemp
How to avoid fiscal instability in oil’s emerging markets
It is vital to anticipate how it may arise and understand the circumstances to which it may be attributable.
Helicopter tragedy highlights industry is working without a script
The tragic events of 23 August 2013 are a stark reminder that we all have so much more to do.
Learn to live with carbon-based economy
What is the purpose, I wonder, of these stunts by Greenpeace other than for self-gratifying, media focused, dangerous and attention seeking acts – they even have to take their own photographs and video.
Will CfD strike prices attract the right level of investment?
With less than a fortnight to go until the UK Government's consultation on electricity market reform draws to a close, one vital question remains unanswered – will the strike prices proposed stimulate the level of renewable energy investment envisaged by the UK Government?
East of England’s resources enough to keep the power on
The government needs to recognise the importance of East of England in keeping electricity on across the UK, claims the region’s industry association.
Energy Eye: The Chinese are coming? They’re already here
From time to time along the years I have warned that Asia-Pacific and particularly Chinese interests are circling the North Sea, looking for opportunities; through oil and gas asset acquisitions, nice big contracts and takeover opportunities within the supply chain.
Read Ed Davey’s full speech to the Royal Society on fracking here
It’s an honour to be here at the Royal Society today.
Jeremy Cresswell: Helicopter safety… don’t reinvent the wheel
It is becoming clear to me here at Offshore Europe that at least some and possibly most of that leadership are unaware that most if not all of the legwork has been done.
George Osborne: Why UK is giving oil industry long-term support
I was delighted to spend the beginning of this week in Aberdeen, and not only because of the glorious weather.
Medics as remote healthcare practitioners
An offshore installation has been likened to a multi-storey industrial complex, complete with hotel, restaurants, sports areas, dive bells, heliport, offices and healthcare facilities.
Force Majeure in times of political instability
The oil and gas industry often faces challenging political instability in countries where it seeks to be active. Current civil unrest in Egypt raises serious political and humanitarian concerns. Clearly it is also a big commercial challenge, particularly as it concerns a party's ability to fulfil its contractual obligations.