Green energy plans for independent Scotland given expert support
The SNP’s plans for green energy under independence have received a boost by five academics.
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Pool resources and share risks of oil and gas across a bigger population
Having lived and worked in Aberdeen and Shetland, I have been able to see the oil and gas sector develop at close hand, writes Scots Secretary Alistair Carmichael
Anger of Super Puma crash victim’s family over lack of prosecutions
The daughter of an oil worker killed in a North Sea helicopter crash says she is sickened there has been no criminal prosecution into the disaster which claimed 16 lives.
“New breed” of engineers pick up prizes – and praise
An engineering boss has hailed a "new breed" of professional managers from Robert Gordon University's (RGU) Aberdeen Business School.
North Sea oilfields’ ownership contested ahead of independence vote
Ten North Sea oil fields could be at the centre of a custody battle if Scotland votes for independence in next year’s referendum.
Thousands back petition over offshore helicopter safety
More than 3,000 offshore workers have called on Oil and Gas UK to work to improve the safety of helicopter flights to and from North Sea platforms.
Cameron: We need to implement Wood Review on North Sea
David Cameron yesterday backed Sir Ian Wood’s oil and gas industry review – signalling his support for the radical changes required to maximise North Sea recovery.
Scotland’s top oil and gas apprentice named
A young trainee from Edinburgh has won this year's OPITO Apprentice of the Year award.
Date confirmed for 2009 Super Puma crash FAI
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held next month into the deaths of 16 people who were killed after a Super Puma crashed into the North Sea almost five years ago.
Student energy summit set for Aberdeen
A group of 35 students are working in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen and StudentEnergy to create the first European Student Energy Summit.
Master’s students spar at EI
This year's Energy Institute (Aberdeen) student best MSc paper contest staged late last m onth as always saw Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon Universities square against one another.
SPE Aberdeen launches bursaries competition
The Aberdeen section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has launched its latest student bursaries call covering the academic year 2013-14.
Energy Graduate: In Profile – Daniel Watson
As none of my family have careers in the sector I thought it was a dangerous industry, but it’s the complete opposite – health and safety is the top priority of every operator.
What does independence white paper mean for oil and gas industry?
Any division of the UK EEZ could therefore depend at least as much on political issues as legal ones, and the potential for the North Sea boundary to be ‘traded off’ as part of a wider negotiation on the division of UK assets and liabilities.
Super Puma crash: MPs’ calls for public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety rejected
A UK Government minister has rejected calls from MPs for a full public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety as “premature”.
Scotland’s Future: New country would look for shared approach on renewable energy
Consumers south of the border will continue to pay towards renewable energy development in Scotland, according to the SNP.
Scotland’s Future: Salmond vows no more oil tax raids
The Scottish Government has promised a “stable and predictable” fiscal regime for the North Sea with no plans to increase taxes on the oil industry.
Government does not know how much Piper Alpha inquiry cost
The UK Government has been forced to admit that it has kept no record of the cost of the groundbreaking public inquiry into the world’s worst offshore disaster.
Helicopter operators insist safety remains top priority
Safety remains the top priority when transporting oil and gas workers to and from offshore platforms, say helicopter operators as they prepare for one of their busiest periods of the year.
Last chance to enter our Young Energy competition and win an iPad
The topic for November is Shale about which there has been loads and loads of stuff in the media of late. Shale gas has certainly been controversial.
Oil and gas bosses fear tax hike under independent Scotland
An overwhelming majority of bosses in the oil and gas industry fear a jump in taxation if Scotland becomes independent, a new report says today.
Super Puma crash: Survivor relives moment friends died in ditching
A survivor of the Shetland Super Puma crash has described the terrifying moments when the helicopter fell into the North Sea.
Anger as union chief slates North Sea helicopter safety call as cheap stunt
A row has broken out between trade union chiefs in the north-east after a helicopter safety campaign was dismissed as a “cheap stunt”.
Motion lodged for full inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety
A motion has been tabled in Westminster calling for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Talisman Sinopec reveals awards for Aberdeen’s young energy scholars
Talisman Sinopec Energy continued its support for the next generation of energy industry professionals as it unveiled the latest recipients of its scholarship programme last night.