Scottish businesses vote No in the Press and Journal poll
North-east business leaders delivered a resounding verdict against Scottish independence after a debate in Aberdeen last night.
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RGU appoints de Leeuw as new institute head
The chair of Aberdeen-based Oil and Gas Innovation Centre has been appointed the first director of Robert Gordon University's newest industry-focused initiative.
Webb: Industry holds high hopes for radical change
Last week I was pleased to chair the very first Oil & Gas UK Annual Conference.
Militant flags planted on Iraqi refinery
Confusion surrounds the status of Iraq’s largest oil refinery, with witnesses reporting militants have hung their black banners at the site, while senior security officials claim the government still holds it.
Opinion: Meddling in Iraq
There is on the PolicyMic website some marvellous old British Pathe footage of Iraq during the 1950s. It paints a picture of an ancient land once called Mesopotamia and people aware of their heritage.
Oil workers begin Iraq exit amid growing violence
North-east oil workers have started pulling out of Iraq as Islamic militants marching on Baghdad attacked the country’s biggest energy terminal.
Video: How will Iraqi conflict affect oil output?
The Beiji plant, Iraq's biggest oil refinery, has become the latest target of the escalating conflict in the country, raising concerns over production in the region.
Militants attack Iraq oil refinery
Islamic militants have attacked Iraq’s largest oil refinery, 155 miles north of the capital Baghdad, security chiefs say.
Opinion: A wake-up call for the transatlantic treaty’s negotiators
On the Obama side of the Atlantic, several rounds of opaque negotiations have been going on since July 2013 in order to father a USA-EU transatlantic trade and investment partnership, or “TTIP”.
Training for new Emergency Breathing System to begin next month
Training for the new Emergency Breathing System (EBS) will be rolled out next month ahead of fast-tracked rules for implementation of the safety measures which come into force in January.
Opinion: The unwanted gift
Overcoming a challenge without tapping into the knowledge and information that already exists within a culture or community is one of the oldest human follies.
Oil topping $116 possible as Iraq conflict widens
Brent crude was projected by Wall Street analysts to average as much as $116 a barrel by the end of the year. Now, with violence escalating in Iraq, how far the price will rise has become anyone’s guess.
China says it will help Iraq
China has extended its help to Iraq.
Energy firms advance with oil on Iraq crisis
Energy companies surged on the highest crude prices in eight months as violence in Iraq spurred supply concerns. The yen dropped with India’s rupee while the UK pound strengthened a second day and metals rose.
Helicopter operators to fund new international trade body for safety
Helicopter companies including the three main North Sea operators - Bond owners Avincis Group, Bristow Group and CHC - are joining forces to form a new international trade body for the offshore aviation transport sector.
Industry improving air accident response
Helicopter operators are preparing for further events that could ground the North Sea’s oil and gas industry’s main transport fleet, a conference heard yesterday.
Video: Energy Voice sits down with Sir Ian Wood
The biggest asset of the new oil and gas regulator will be its ability to stimulate collaboration, believes Sir Ian Wood.
Treasury promises lighter tax regime for oil and gas
The UK Government is looking to ease off the tax regime for the oil and gas sector in the coming years to maximise investment and stimulate North Sea economic recovery, claims the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
Opinion: ‘When a corner office isn’t enough it’s time to rethink your strategy’
In the energy world, the battle to win and keep the best workers is well and truly underway. New job vacancies appear every day, the number of skilled workers is declining and in their desperation to recruit the brightest and best talent, companies offer fat pay cheques, bumper benefits and the opportunity to travel to far-flung locations. And in order to stop employees from succumbing to external temptations, employers offer even more: more zeros on a pay cheque, a corner office, the promise of promotion, luxury business travel – the list goes on.
Militants extend military gains in Iraq
Al-Qaida-inspired militants have pushed deeper into Iraq’s Sunni heartland, conquering Saddam Hussein’s hometown of Tikrit as soldiers and security forces yielded ground once controlled by US forces.
Opinion: Ed Davey says ‘We’re determined to make the most of what is left’
As the North Sea enters the next phase of its life, we will make sure it continues to provide jobs and wealth throughout the UK. North Sea oil and gas can work alongside wind, solar, tidal and nuclear power to cut expensive foreign imports and help keep our lights on with British-produced energy. The broad shoulders of the United Kingdom is unlocking the power of Scotland to take its place as one of the world’s great energy hubs – generating energy and generating jobs.
It’s against the spirit of Wood Report for industry to foot the bill, according to Salmond
Alex Salmond has told oil and gas leaders that the Scottish Government will part-fund a new offshore regulator in an independent Scotland.
Webb: We need to think boldly about the North Sea’s second half
Oil and gas representatives and government figures discussed the progress the sector has made towards putting the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) activity back on track at the first Oil & Gas UK conference.
Video: Salmond says UK penny-pinching is hurting the industry
The UK Government's penny-pinching is costing the oil and gas industry "vast potential for the future", claims the Scottish First Minister.
Salmond heralds strong ‘oil future’
Scotland’s oil industry can look forward to “a strong and stable future in an independent Scotland”, First Minister Alex Salmond will say today.