Four dead after CHC helicopter ditches in sea off Shetland
Three people have died after a helicopter ditched in the sea off Shetland - with the body of a fourth still unaccounted for.
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US doles out $5million in nuclear power student scholarships
No such thing exists at the Department of Energy & Climate Change here in the UK, however, the US Energy Department has just awarded nearly $5million to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing nuclear engineering and science degrees.
Scots firm taking renewables into classroom
A new education programme teaching kids about renewable energy is launching in the UK.
Horne climbs the ladder at Centrica
Centrica Energy says that its oil and gas engineers, whatever their discipline, have the chance to develop careers for life through early exposure to projects - both on and offshore - and opportunities to progress into senior and specialised roles.
Boffins light their labs using squid-power
Amazingly, a team of scientists from Belize have successfully harvested electricity from squid.
Ace Winches gifts fully kitted-out container to Young Engineers Club
Ace Winches, the north-east Scottish deck machinery specialists, is helping to promote engineering studies at a north-east school with the gift of a re-furbished industrial container to Alford Academy’s Young Engineers Club.
Young engineers to vie for £2000 prize at Offshore Europe
Around 50 oil and gas students from across Europe will take part in an industry competition at the Offshore Europe exhibition in Aberdeen later this year.
Offshore safety inspection has been undermined, claims RMT
An offshore energy union claimed yesterday that the government has meddled with safety recommendations brought in after the Piper Alpha disaster.
Tributes paid on 25th anniversary of Piper Alpha disaster
An emotional ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster was held in Aberdeen at the weekend.
Becoming part of an offshore family
I am looking forward to working offshore and getting some more hands-on experience.
SPE Aberdeen makes £15,000 worth of bursary awards
A total of £15,000 has been awarded to students in Scotland by the Society of Petroleum Engineers Aberdeen Section as part of its 2012-13 bursary programme.
Cults kids triumphant in global oil competition
Pupils from Cults Academy have triumphed in the north-east heat of an online competition which sees pupils around the world take on the role of oil barons.
Hazlehead Academy pupils grab top awards at Big Bang
Hazlehead Academy pupils grab top awards at Big Bang
Whistleblowing: Why energy industry should heed the warnings
With the 25th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster drawing near, the on-going commitment to health and safety is rightly at the forefront of the industry's collective consciousness.
Oil and gas industry inquiry comes at ‘critical point’, says Sir Ian Wood
Sir Ian, who retired last year as chairman of Aberdeen-based oil services firm Wood Group, said maximising oil and gas recovery was “immensely important” for Britain’s economy.
Sir Ian Wood to head up new government review of UK oil and gas industry
The Wood Group founder will oversee the independently-led review announced by UK energy secretary Ed Davey today.
Rotterdam challenge aims to inspire young engineers to push boundaries of fuel efficiency
More than 3,000 students took on the ultimate challenge in energy-efficient driving on the streets of Rotterdam last month.
Senergy works with university to solve crucial shortage
A pioneering collaboration aimed at inspiring the next generation of much-needed petrophysicists into the energy sector has been launched at Aberdeen University.
Rachel finds marine policy not just for the birds
A Scottish masters programme was Rachel Furlong's launch pad into the world of renewable energy.
Energy Alphabet: Win an iPad with your take on tidal energy
The topic for December is Tidal energy about which there has been loads and loads of stuff in the media of late. Tidal energy is seen as an important new resource that Scotland has loads of.