Wood: Oil industry needs a super-hero to lead new industry regulator
Sir Ian Wood has told oil bosses that the industry needs a “superman” to come forward and lead the new regulator which will govern the North Sea.
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Oil revenue figures to be updated, says Swinney
The Finance Secretary has promised to update figures on oil revenues after claims they were “inflated” to support the economic case for independence.
‘Inflated’ Scots oil revenues face further scrutiny
The Scottish Government is facing renewed calls to update “inflated” figures on oil production.
Sell-out crowd for Sir Ian Wood breakfast event
The first public event featuring Sir Ian Wood since the publication of his review of the UK Continental Shelf has sold out.
Salmond accused in wrangle over offshore helicopter safety
Alex Salmond has been accused of refusing to order a full investigation into offshore helicopter safety because he does not want to upset the oil industry ahead of the referendum.
Five-year wait for Super Puma inquiry ‘was unacceptable’, admits minister
A UK Government minister has admitted it was “unacceptable” for the families of 16 men who died in a North Sea helicopter crash to have to wait five years for a fatal accident inquiry.
MP ‘deeply disappointed’ by decision not to hold helicopter safety inquiry
A north-east MP says he is disappointed a public inquiry will not be held to examine the issue of offshore helicopter safety in the North Sea.
Bond boss: We owe it to crash victims to demand highest safety standards
Writing exclusively for the Press and Journal, managing director of helicopter firm Bond Offshore Luke Farajallah explains why the 2009 Super Puma disaster means he will never stop striving to improve safety for his company’s passengers.
Bond boss pledges safety improvements
The boss of Bond Offshore Helicopters said yesterday he was “very sorry” about the tragedy and pledged to continue to strive for further safety improvements.
Super Puma FAI: Fatal 2009 crash could have been avoided, inquiry finds
An inquiry into a North Sea helicopter crash that killed 16 men has found that the crash could have been avoided.
RGU launches judging call for ROV schools competition
The UK’s only remote operated vehicle (ROV) challenge for school children is looking for judges as it counts down days to regional finals.
Read our Young Energy supplement here
You can read the full Press and Journal Young Energy supplement, with even more useful information, links and guides to entering the oil and gas sector, here.
There is more than one route into energy, say job experts
The oil and gas industry will continue to provide dynamic and diverse career opportunities for budding professionals for decades to come. This was the core message at an interactive careers presentation held at Harlaw Academy in Aberdeen recently.
Explaining the skills gap
In spite of its huge success, and high wages, the North Sea industry is struggling to attract fresh talent at almost every level.
Ask the expert: James McCallum
I chose the oil and gas industry after watching an animated Shell television commercial depicting a day in the life of the oil platform Brent Charlie, engulfed in the huge seas surrounding it. I thought that would be an appropriately adventurous and exciting thing to do for a 20-year-old starting out on the career trail.
School students show Big Oil how to communicate
Big Oil has always found it hard to communicate with the public. The relationship is stand-offish and most of us are only interested in the cost of filling the family car and warming the home.
Ask the expert: Geoff Holmes
Geoff Holmes is chief executive of Talisman Sinopec Energy UK
Ask the expert: John Pearson
You must do something you enjoy, so you need to figure out what that is. That might be working with people, being creative, doing detailed work, being outside.You need to get as much advice as possible, so make sure you ask.
Fran a genius at bringing entertainment to science
When she took on the role as lead science presenter alongside the boundlessly energetic duo Dick and Dom on their Absolute Genius TV show, Fran Scott knew she had found the perfect job. The 31-year-old, Halifax-raised expert speaks to Young Energy about how she got where she is today, and how she brings entertainment to science
Ask the expert: Colette Cohen
Colette Cohen is senior vice-president for the UK and Netherlands with Centrica Energy E&P.
Joe Macinnis: The man from inner space
Canadian Dr Joe MacInnis was the first scientist to dive at the North Pole – that was in 1976.
Just where might the energy sector take you?
Greetings school students, especially those of you staying on and who are faced with tough decisions as to what Highers and, for some, A-Levels, to study in sixth form.
Oil jobs are a growing world of opportunity
Oil and gas production is a truly international industry, offering career opportunities on virtually every continent around the world, writes Nexen's Archie Kennedy.
Careers can takeoff as an apprentice helicopter engineer
Today’s tough job market can be a daunting prospect for young people, with unemployment affecting upwards of 20% of 16-24 year olds according to the Office for National Statistics.
Why women can also thrive in energy
Jeanette Forbes is living proof that women can have a successful career in the oil and gas sector.