Tragedy pilots ‘did not notice speed’
The crew of a helicopter that plunged into the North Sea killing four people failed to notice its speed was dropping drastically seconds before it hit the water.
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Shetland Super Puma crash – new AAIB report
Investigators into a fatal helicopter crash off an island airport have called for a review of rescue operations in its surrounding waters.
Opinion: Jeremy Cresswell – the great north-east gas rip-off
Like the rest of us here in Press and Journal country who are customers of Scottish Gas, I am still reeling from the news that my gas bill is to rocket a further 11.2% from next month. In fact I’m very angry indeed ... like the rest of you.
Brazil’s upstream sector – some key considerations
In the bidding round, it is likely that the company who offers the most profit oil to the government will be successful.
Energy Graduate: Aiming high against the odds
There are no barriers stopping aspiring individuals from climbing up the career ladder in the energy sector, believes an industry manager.
Last chance: Schools’ Energy A-Z Competition
Young students - here's your chance to win an iPad and demonstrate your knowledge of the energy industry.
Super-major throws down gauntlet to top students
BP's Ultimate Field Trip 2014 - the competition for up and coming STEM students - has just been launched.
Junior Saltire Challenge 2014 now open
The Junior Saltire Challenge for 2014, which is open to all schools in Scotland, is to design, build and test a simple water-powered generator.
Cooking food – it’s all just chemistry really
Read this and maybe mum's cooking and school dinners will never seem the same again.
Carbon footprints: Surprising results in Scotland
Jan Minx and nine other academics have calculated the average carbon footprints of people living in every local authority area in the UK, including the 32 in Scotland. There is no space here to discuss the methodology but it seems to be very thorough and academically accepted.
What’s the ‘Rush’?
Having just seen the F1 blockbuster film "Rush", it has made me thoughtful about the speed or delay in our everyday negotiations and the consequences for the industry.
Large-scale capital projects challenge
New research by EY highlights the scale of the challenge that the oil and gas industry faces in managing large-scale capital projects.
Aussies show way forward in response to climate change
I have a high regard for Australia and the Australians. Being a motorsport fan I can't help but feel that any country that runs a V8 Supercar racing series must have a lot going for it.
Red Ed makes powerful new enemies
Ed Miliband has for sure made a bunch of powerful new enemies as a result of his warning to utilities that gas and electricity prices will be frozen for two years should Labour get back into power in the 2015 UK general election.
Health check: Harley Davidson and teeth
I am a recent convert to motorcycles and ride a Harley Davidson. It is comfortable, a joy to ride and a conversation piece when I stop for coffee.
Hard hitting audit report is welcome breath of realism
It's time we had some honest, dispassionate assessment of Scotland's prospects as a significant developer of offshore wind projects - even if it isn't all good news.
Super Puma shutdown cost Bond £4m
Problems with Super Puma aircraft have cost Bond Offshore Helicopters more than £4million in the past year, it has emerged.
Ruling brings uncertainty for onshore wind industry
Lady Clark of Calton’s decision in the Court of Session case of Sustainable Scotland v The Scottish Ministers has serious legal implications for the large scale onshore energy industry in Scotland, writes June Gilles.
Scottish oil fund proposal will require Holyrood to show courage
The proposals from the Fiscal Commission Working Group reflect a combination of the intellectual case for an oil fund and the budgetary realities likely to be faced by an independent Scottish Government, writes Professor Alex Kemp
How to avoid fiscal instability in oil’s emerging markets
It is vital to anticipate how it may arise and understand the circumstances to which it may be attributable.
Helicopter tragedy highlights industry is working without a script
The tragic events of 23 August 2013 are a stark reminder that we all have so much more to do.
Government could step in over helicopter safety fears, says Prime Minister
Exclusive: Prime Minister David Cameron has suggested that the UK Government could step in and take action to address concerns over helicopter safety in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
MSPs back need for helicopter safety improvements
MSPs united over the need to improve helicopter safety but not over how to achieve it yesterday.
Campaigners unhappy over ‘lack of support’ from MSPs to accelerating FAI system
A refusal by the Scottish Government to commit to speeding up the fatal accident inquiry (FAI) system was greeted with dismay yesterday.
New row over Super Puma crash details
A row broke out last night after a union accused prosecutors of suppressing information about an offshore copter crash in the North Sea five years ago.