Energy Prices: Independent Scotland would tackle the issue better
It is an absolute scandal that people are still living in fuel poverty in a country as energy rich as Scotland.
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Energy Prices: Consumers should consider a switch
With winter price rises, followed by the UK Government reducing some of the levies on household energy bills, many consumers will be feeling confused about what all this means, and more importantly how it will affect what they are paying.
Energy Prices: Things need to be put into perspective
With widely-reported rising gas and electricity prices for consumers, kicking the “Big Six” energy providers has become something of a national sport.
2013 in review: Government must play role in creating stable energy environment
While the independence referendum may have created uncertainty in other sectors, it appears to have had no material impact on the UK oil and gas industry – yet, writes Rod Hutchison.
Energy Prices: Government needs to act to reduce bills
In recent years, the wholesale costs of energy have increased and this has become an even greater problem than ever.
“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.
Optimism and realism in a year of extremes
This has been a year of extremes, writes Les Linklater
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.
Songa clears £260million refinance hurdle
Offshore drilling firm Songa says it has secured the conditions needed to go ahead with its $400million refinancing deal.
Marathon’s North Sea departure announcement was “disrespectful”
This is the time when the big US oil corporations publish their plans for the year ahead; and of course one is looking for a mention of North Sea investment.
Scotland’s top oil and gas apprentice named
A young trainee from Edinburgh has won this year's OPITO Apprentice of the Year award.
What new tax rules will mean for offshore workers
A draft of the proposed changes to the NI regulations show that if you are a UKCS worker, as well as a mariner then being a UKCS worker will trump the mariner rules, warns tax expert Alex Arthur
Decommissioning needs collaboration between industry and Government
Decommissioning the North Sea will be one of the largest and most challenging infrastructure projects of the next few decades, writes shadow energy minister Tom Greatrex.
Autumn Statement: Chancellor’s announcements will have immediate impact on oil sector
There were a couple of announcements in the chancellor’s Autumn Statement that will have an almost immediate effect on the oil industry.
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.
Healthcheck: It’s the Great Pretender
As Christmas 2013 rapidly approaches we need to consider the excesses that often accompany this time of year.
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.
Independence debate yet to engage energy leaders
With discussion and debate around Scotland's fiscal and constitutional future heating up, EY recently launched the latest report in its Grasping the Thistle series.
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.
Old King Coal’s resurrection
It may come as a surprise to you but the fastest growing part of our energy industry in the UK at the present time is coal and not renewables.
Reflections on improving November
Apart from Bonfire Night, I used to find November a rather depressing month - when the nights grew longer, the days became colder, the leaves fell from the trees and yet another year seemed to suddenly be racing to its end.
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.
Law now: West Africa’s issues of corruption and transparency
For many years, the oil and gas industry in West Africa has been tainted by its association with corruption, a problem that has been particularly manifest in the region’s largest hydrocarbon producing economies, including Nigeria, Angola and Ghana.