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.
Insights
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 look Adipec a draw for North Sea firms
A large contingent of British companies was to be found at ADIPEC, largely under the aegis of EIC, but the Scottish pavilion – organised by Scottish Development International and along the hall from team GB, beside the US pavilion – was surprisingly small by comparison.
Energy sector faces new health and safety ERRA
Section 69 of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (“ERRA”) is a key step forward in the Coalition government’s agenda to cut red tape and reduce the regulatory burden on UK businesses, however the failure of the Act to recognise the rigorous offshore safety regime could have significant implications for businesses operating in the highly regulated energy sector.
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.
How NOCs have changed the oil and gas industry
Dana Petroleum group CEO Marcus Richards sees a major structural shift underway in the global oil and gas industry. This is a personal perspective and one that he shared very recently at a packed Chatham House seminar
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.
Why initiating change can never be off-the-shelf
If they are to make change happen, companies must be open to working across boundaries both within and between organisations.
Security Spotlight: Kurdistan – a haven of relative peace and calm
The Kurdish region of northern Iraq could arguably be described as one of the quietest parts of the Middle East, and it is proving hugely attractive to foreign oil companies . . . particularly European and US.
Latest energy price increases are unjustified
Most of the big six energy companies have announced annual gas and electricity price increases of about 10%, which have been met by understandable outrage.
Shetland’s Viking saga and the shock Clark decision
In a nutshell, obtaining an electricity generation licence may become a pre-requisite to applications for section 36 consent for windfarm projects in Scotland.
Health check: Are you fit to manage safety?
This month we decided it was time to tax some of you a little with a simple questionnaire.
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.
The Madness of Chancellor George’s begging bowl
They've gone too far this time . . . I mean Osborne & Co with their begging bowl in China.
PILOT Share Fair offers wealth of opportunities
As we look towards the 2013 PILOT Share Fair the UK oil and gas industry is in good health.
Japan joins Norway & US in floating turbine club
Japan has trounced the UK by developing and building a pontoon-based floating wind turbine that will start generating trials this month.
Crises bring politicians crawling out of the woodwork… as usual
Politics and energy are never far apart but the past few weeks have brought them into even closer alignment than usual. And there are huge lessons to be learned, or at least discussed.
Leading the charge for change
Following the tragedy that was Macondo, the global oil and gas industry and all its regulators and stakeholders have been self-critiquing, reflecting, measuring and analysing in an effort to learn from, improve and prevent the recurrence of past failings.
A Tale of Two Cities
At various leadership events around the world you often hear Ghandi’s famous words, “Be the change you want to see in the world”. But I found that iconic quote resonated with more power in India than any other safety event I have attended.
The IT Talent Pipeline – what are you doing about it?
Beyond the recruitment process, I believe there is a need to secure the future pipeline of IT talent, writes Professor Ian Allison of Robert Gordon University
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
Where do you start on your oil and gas career path? Here's a handy guide to the possible directions you could take.
Energy Graduate: Infographic – Top courses to study
Finding the right course can be a bit of a minefield.
Energy Graduate: Infographic – CV tips
Your CV is the first impression you make - make it a good one.