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.
Insights
Industry fails young students spectacularly
Like many of you, I have become accustomed to the Friday of Offshore Europe being given over at least in part to subject senior academy pupils to a bit of concentrated oil and gas propaganda.
China offers an environmental reality check
A few days in China acts as a great corrective to all assumptions about energy policy and priorities, both domestically and globally.
The sorry state of UK energy research funding
If you’re in the energy sector and you’re not interested in innovation then you’re probably in the wrong job.
What does independence white paper mean for oil and gas industry?
Any division of the UK EEZ could therefore depend at least as much on political issues as legal ones, and the potential for the North Sea boundary to be ‘traded off’ as part of a wider negotiation on the division of UK assets and liabilities.
Super Puma crash: MPs’ calls for public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety rejected
A UK Government minister has rejected calls from MPs for a full public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety as “premature”.
Scotland’s Future: New country would look for shared approach on renewable energy
Consumers south of the border will continue to pay towards renewable energy development in Scotland, according to the SNP.
Scotland’s Future: Salmond vows no more oil tax raids
The Scottish Government has promised a “stable and predictable” fiscal regime for the North Sea with no plans to increase taxes on the oil industry.
Government does not know how much Piper Alpha inquiry cost
The UK Government has been forced to admit that it has kept no record of the cost of the groundbreaking public inquiry into the world’s worst offshore disaster.
Helicopter operators insist safety remains top priority
Safety remains the top priority when transporting oil and gas workers to and from offshore platforms, say helicopter operators as they prepare for one of their busiest periods of the year.
Last chance to enter our Young Energy competition and win an iPad
The topic for November is Shale about which there has been loads and loads of stuff in the media of late. Shale gas has certainly been controversial.
Oil and gas bosses fear tax hike under independent Scotland
An overwhelming majority of bosses in the oil and gas industry fear a jump in taxation if Scotland becomes independent, a new report says today.
Super Puma crash: Survivor relives moment friends died in ditching
A survivor of the Shetland Super Puma crash has described the terrifying moments when the helicopter fell into the North Sea.
Anger as union chief slates North Sea helicopter safety call as cheap stunt
A row has broken out between trade union chiefs in the north-east after a helicopter safety campaign was dismissed as a “cheap stunt”.
Motion lodged for full inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety
A motion has been tabled in Westminster calling for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Industry must find new solutions to protect talent pool
The energy industry within the United Kingdom is in rude health.
Finding homegrown talent is key for Middle East oil industry
Nurturing domestic talent is an imperative for the Middle-east and from today’s conference sessions, it was evident that it is also a driver for regional governments who are focused on creating new jobs particularly in the technical sector to pursue a vision of optimising oil production and meeting their energy sustainability policies.
Talisman Sinopec reveals awards for Aberdeen’s young energy scholars
Talisman Sinopec Energy continued its support for the next generation of energy industry professionals as it unveiled the latest recipients of its scholarship programme last night.
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.
Industry prepares for ‘post-easy oil’ challenge
According to industry leaders from Taqa, BP, ADMA-OPCO and KNOC, the days of “easy” oil are over.
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.