Super Puma FAI: New rules would have grounded crash copter
Maintenance guidelines introduced since the 2009 North Sea helicopter disaster would have led to the immediate grounding of the doomed Super Puma.
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Super Puma FAI: Crash copter was grounded over gearbox fears week before disaster
Flights of a helicopter that crashed into the North Sea killing 16 men were temporarily halted just a week before the accident after a problem was discovered with its gearbox, an inquiry has heard.
Super Puma FAI: Crash copter’s log accuracy in doubt, admits engineering boss
An engineering boss has told the inquiry into the 2009 North Sea Super Puma disaster it would be “very tight” to carry out the necessary checks on a helicopter in the 10 minutes claimed in the technical log for the ill-fated aircraft.
Firm behind Super Puma crash helicopters set for new name
The maker of the controversial Super Puma has unveiled a change in its name.
New calls for North Sea career advice to be given to school pupils
Opportunities that north-east pupils have to learn about careers in the oil and gas industry must be extended across Scotland, according to the Youth Employment Minister Angela Constance.
Independent Scotland in ‘strong position’ to emulate Norwegian energy industry success, says minister
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said the two countries could play a key role in Europe’s increasingly integrated energy market, building on established expertise in both the renewables and oil and gas sectors.
Scotland Decides: Oil and gas ‘face being milked’ to pay for independence, claims MSP
Labour MSP Richard Baker says oil and gas will be milked to pay for “uncosted” proposals in the white paper on independence.
Student steps up to pioneering company role
Recent graduate Katie Musgrave is playing a leading role in a young company's pioneering scour protection technology thanks to the direct support of her university.
Inaugural industry prize for first-year Kirsteen Bell
An Aberdeen student has won an inaugural oil industry prize thanks to her academic performance in the first year of a new course at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Mirrors and soil to power lunar missions
Scientists have proposed an amazing system of mirrors, processed lunar soil and a heat engine to provide energy to vehicles and crew during the lunar night.
Super Puma FAI: Helicopter fell ‘like a torpedo’, inquiry told
The families of 16 men killed when a helicopter crashed into the North Sea heard yesterday how the tragedy unfolded – from the only man who saw it happen.
Peterhead pupils first to try out carbon capture kit
Secondary school students across Scotland will now be able to get their hands on an exciting new interactive hands-on science kit focused on the role carbon capture and storage (CCS) can play in helping to meet the future energy challenge.
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.
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.