Wood Review: Oil industry bosses back report’s ideas for North Sea
Top oil bosses have rallied behind Sir Ian Wood’s plan to keep the North Sea booming for another 20 years.
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Wood Review: Independence referendum result ‘not an issue’
Sir Ian Wood said his recommendations would not change if Scotland votes for independence.
Wood Review: Companies would face losing licences under tough new plans
Firms which refuse to work together to maximise oil recovery from the North Sea could ultimately be stripped of their licences under plans contained within the Wood Review.
Wood Review: Analysis – Sir Ian pulls no punches
Sir Ian Wood’s interim report on the future of the UK North Sea really is a damning indictment of both the industry itself and government.
Wood Review: Video – Sir Ian Wood on need for new industry regulator
A new regulator with improved powers in the vein of those in Norway and Holland is essential for the long-term future of the UK's oil and gas industry, a leading industry figure has warned.
Wood Review: Is a new regulator the answer? Vote in our poll
Sir Ian Wood has unveiled the interim findings of his report into maximising recovery from the UK Continental Shelf.
Wood Review: Read the interim findings here
Sir Ian Wood has published his interim report on the future of the UK Continental Shelf and the country's oil and gas industry.
Wood Review: North Sea needs new regulator to continue success, says Sir Ian
A new regulator with stronger powers to force companies to work together should take charge of driving the next phase of North Sea development, a new report into the oil and gas industry has recommended.
New Highlands academy aims to tackle energy industry skills gap
THOUSANDS of young people in the north could be trained to cash in on the massive jobs opportunities in the oil, gas and renewables industries.
Offshore staff not confident in helicopter safety record, warns new report
A new campaign aimed at improving North Sea helicopter safety is officially being launched in Aberdeen today.
Energy Graduate: In Profile – Jodie McAndrew
Although I fell into the oil and gas industry by chance at first, I found that I really enjoyed it.
North Sea helicopter safety inquiry ‘too long and expensive’, says Scottish Secretary
A public inquiry into helicopter safety in the North Sea could be too “long and expensive”, new Scottish secretary Alastair Carmichael has warned.
Piper Alpha documentary lands Bafta nominations
A documentary marking the 25th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster has been nominated for two Scottish Bafta awards.
Energy Graduate: Infographic – Possible routes to the oil industry’s big jobs
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Energy Graduate: Infographic – Top courses to study
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Energy Graduate: Infographic – CV tips
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Energy Graduate: Military personnel key to filling skills gap
The current skills gap in the energy industry is understandably a great worry to employers. Cultivating enthusiasm in the next generation for a career in oil and gas is vital to putting this right, but will take years for the full results to be felt.
Energy Graduate: Taking pride in our world-class people
This is a long-term industry, with continual challenges which we will need new people to solve, and to lead us in the future.
Energy Graduate: Put yourself out there to gain rewards
Lyle Andrews, head of graduate recruitment at BP, and Trevor Garlick, regional president, BP North Sea, look at what you should be doing to land a place on a graduate scheme
Energy Graduate: Top name in training is a surprise
Type the words “corporate graduate training scheme” into Google and it is not a leading American or European company that throws up at the top of the first page, it is an Asia-Pacific group with UK roots – Swire.
Energy Graduate: In profile – Ross Mungavin
I work in the marine business unit at Apollo. So far I have been able to work on a wide variety of engineering projects typically related to vessels and drilling rigs.
Energy Graduate: In Profile – Michael Gordon
My late grandfather always had advice for me saying that I should always try to better myself and not be scared of new challenges.
Energy Graduate: In Profile – Angus Haig
I am currently working with Stork Technical Services on their new diver trainee programme. It is the first of its kind in Scotland and is a three-year work-based training initiative.
Energy Graduate: In Profile – Nick Styles
I’m involved in some of the development of the Z-Sight auto well surveillance system, assembling early prototypes, installations in the field, modelling oil wells and ultimately working with the customer to use the system to optimise their oil fields.
Energy Graduate: In Profile – Nina Darbyshire
Within the oil and gas industry I am able to carry out research and investigations which will ultimately be implemented to improve a process.