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Students hope for race win with sixth car
A team of north-east students are preparing to take pole position at one of the greatest race tracks in the world later this year.
Scottish energy firms “could miss out” on US partnership
Scottish energy firms could miss out on the benefits of a vital trade deal between the US and Europe if Scotland becomes independent, the UK Government’s consul in Houston has claimed.
Technology event is looking to address Wood recommendations
The "biggest technology brains on the planet" are set to gather in Aberdeen next week to discuss ways of maximising potential of the UK Continental Shelf.
Race looking to spark STEM excellence in schools
Sisters are doing it for themselves in a national engineering competition which challenges pupils to design, build and race an electric car.
PM visits platform to stress industry’s strength within UK
David Cameron was flown out to an oil and gas platform 150 miles offshore yesterday as the “vital” North Sea industry took centre stage in the independence battle.
Wood Review: Fiscal instability and lack of collaboration to blame for underperformance
Sir Ian Wood said yesterday that oil bosses have made it clear to him that “fiscal instability” has been a major factor in the North Sea’s recent underperformance.
Wood Review: New regulator key solution to UKCS woes
The new oil and gas regulator to be set up on the back of the Wood Review will spearhead the hunt for oil off the Hebrides, it has emerged.
“Review the start of hard work for industry,” says Sir Ian
Sir Ian Wood said his review – the first in the North Sea for 20 years – is just the beginning of the region’s fight to bring back the boom times.
Wood Review: Sir Ian’s prescription for oil and gas prosperity
Sixty-eight pages, four recommendations and 29 action points – that is Sir Ian Wood’s prescription to cure the UK’s ailing oil and gas industry.
Wood Review: North Sea oil and gas could generate an extra £200bn to UK economy
North Sea oil and gas could generate an extra £200billion for the UK economy over the next 20 years, according to a UK government review of the sector carried out by Sir Ian Wood.
EXCLUSIVE: David Cameron writes for Energy Voice
The oil and gas industry is literally the powerhouse of the UK economy.
Opinion: Now is not the time to turn the North Sea into political sideshow
On November 3, 1975, the Queen arrived in Aberdeen to mark a historic moment for the UK.
Wood Review: New regulator gets Scottish Government backing
The Scottish Government has welcomed Sir Ian’s report into the future of oil and gas in Scotland.
Independent Scotland: New energy department for Aberdeen and Glasgow
The new Energy Department for an independent Scotland will be co-headquartered in Aberdeen and Glasgow, First Minister Alex Salmond said yesterday.
Scottish Government unveils plans for £10m oil and gas technology centre
The Scottish Government will follow the publication of Sir Ian Wood’s North Sea review today by announcing more than £10million of funding for a new centre to pioneer oil and gas technology.
Wood Review: Cameron says big changes on the way for North Sea operators
The prime minister’s acceptance of Sir Ian Wood’s radical review of the oil and gas industry will mean big changes for companies operating in the North Sea.
Wood Review: David Cameron to back Sir Ian Wood’s recommendations
Prime Minister David Cameron will today accept all of industry veteran Sir Ian Wood’s recommendations to revolutionise the UK oil and gas sector.
Unity key to Scottish oil’s future, PM claims
David Cameron will take his Cabinet to Scotland tomorrow to highlight the importance to Scotland’s oil industry of staying in the UK.
Alexander: Scottish oil fund just a “pipe dream”
A senior UK Government minister has dismissed proposals to set up an oil fund in an independent Scotland as a “pipe dream”.
Industry concerned over new copter safety rules
Oil and gas industry chiefs raised major concerns last night about the impact of strict new safety rules governing North Sea helicopters.
Ewing: Scotland’s new regulator will address Wood review
A new UK oil and gas regulator should be established in Scotland to replace the “under-resourced and under-powered” Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) operation, according to Scotland’s Energy Minister.
Copter firms pledge to act on CAA safety review
North Sea helicopter firms last night pledged to continue working to improve safety on offshore flights after a string of new measures were announced by regulators.
No more North Sea helicopter flights in extreme conditions as CAA reveals safety measures
Major changes to offshore helicopter safety, including stopping flights in the most severe conditions, have been announced by air regulators.
Interactive timeline: How the 2013 Super Puma disaster unfolded
An interactive guide to the key moments in the Super Puma tragedy.