Oil and gas firms optimistic despite “existential threat”, DNV report says
Oil and gas companies are optimistic despite facing "unprecedented challenges", a new report has found.
Oil & Gas
2H secures Moray West wind farm integrity management deal
Offshore engineering group 2H has received a four-year integrity management contract for Ocean Winds’ 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm.
Oil firms urged to be ‘dynamic’ as Climate Camp comes to Aberdeen
Climate Camp Scotland is set to return to the Granite City this summer as protestors prepare to pitch their tents in opposition to Aberdeen’s oil and gas sector.
Wood contract for Centrica’s Rough storage to create 50 jobs
Centrica has awarded Aberdeen-headquartered Wood (LON: WG) a contract to redevelop it's Rough field in readiness for future hydrogen storage, creating 50 jobs.
Aberdeen’s Onboard Tracker, ATPI expand offshore travel hub
Aberdeen-based crew management software provider Onboard Tracker has partnered with corporate travel company ATPI to expand its online offshore travel operations hub.
Aberdeen’s Mermaid secures multi-year North Sea decom contract with Shell
Aberdeen's Mermaid Subsea Services UK has secured a multi-year decommissioning contract with North Sea operator Shell.
Three60 Energy snaps up Aberdeen’s Samphire Subsea in £multi-million deal
Acquisitive Three60 Energy has acquired Aberdeen-based engineering firm Samphire Subsea to meet growing demand for work in decommissioning and floating offshore wind work in the future.
CNOOC North Sea offshore workers accept increased pay offer
Offshore workers on CNOOC installations in the North Sea have accepted an increased pay deal following a union recognition agreement.
Firm fined over safety failings after employee seriously injured in Fraserburgh harbour fall
Raymond Winton was working for EFAB Limited at the time of the incident, guiding and loading a "shiplift structure", suspended from a crane, onto a flatbed lorry.
Scotland’s energy firms leave political leaders in no doubt over oil and gas challenge in Aberdeen – here’s what happened
Influential business figures put John Swinney, Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross on the spot as the general election nears.
General election: where do the parties stand on oil and gas
The energy industry and the North Sea has loomed ever-larger on the political radar. As parties vie for votes ahead of the UK General election on 4 July, leading industry lawyer Graeme Clubley offers his analysis on the impact on the sector of each group's manifesto policies.
TAQA’s North Cormorant platform reaches cessation of production
North Sea operator TAQA has ended production at its North Cormorant platform, ahead of its decommissioning after 42 years of operations.
Equinor concludes internal investigation into Norway helicopter crash
North Sea operator Equinor has released details of an internal investigation into a fatal helicopter crash off the coast of Norway in February.
Aberdeen election target as political leaders go head to head today on north-east jobs
John Swinney, Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross will be put on the spot in the Granite City on the same day Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to push a pro-oil line during a visit to Scotland.
How female PPE is boosting inclusivity at CES+
Safety and inclusion intersect considerably when it comes to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with the right PPE enabling all individuals to work without harm to the best of their abilities.
Step Change in Safety and IADC team up on offshore wellbeing survey
Step Change in Safety, the IADC North Sea Chapter and the Marine Safety Forum have launched a survey to gauge the offshore workforce’s mental and physical health.
GB Energy takes the heat at Aberdeen hustings event
Calls for clarity over what kind of company GB Energy will be if Labour wins the next general election emerged at a hustings event in Aberdeen where the oil and gas industry was a major topic of debate.
Power Moves: Urenco adds new chairman and more
Justin Manson was promoted to chairman of the board at Urenco, an international supplier of uranium enrichment services.
New North Sea oil and gas ‘largely irrelevant’ for energy security, ECIU says
ECIU analysis argues for heat pumps and EVs backed by UK renewables over new North Sea licences.
Is the future of North Sea drilling in doubt after Supreme Court ruling?
Climate law experts say the Supreme Court's decision will likely "undermine investor confidence" in the North Sea and boost legal challenges to the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments.
Tories do not care about the climate – Swinney
John Swinney has accused the Conservatives of not caring about the climate as he clashed with Douglas Ross.
Fossil fuel firms flared most gas since 2019, says World Bank
The burning of excess natural gas from global oil fields hit its highest level since 2019 last year, spewing enough pollutants into the atmosphere to equal those from an extra five million cars, according to a World Bank report.
Labour “fails” oil and gas industry as policies risk downgrades for Ithaca and EnQuest
Ithaca Energy and EnQuest are among the North Sea oil and gas producers most at risk from Labour’s policy changes, ratings agency Moody’s has said.
RenQuip launches new tool to drive £6m revenue target
Aberdeen-based manufacturer of hydraulic and mechanical equipment RenQuip has launched its new range of flange spreading wedges to drive towards its revenue forecasts of over £6 million in the next three years.
Supreme Court overturns oil well approval in landmark downstream emissions case
The Supreme Court's decision in the Finch case could have implications for North Sea oil and gas firms including Shell and Equinor.