Shifts – they can shorten your life
If you are reading this article, that chances are that you are one of the 3.6million people in the UK who regularly work shifts. That includes the North Sea offshore industry.
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Competition compliance a wake-up call
As you read this, OTC will be in full swing - which reminds me of one of the more unexpected events at last year's Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.
Does your company have FPAL ‘data flag’?
IS YOUR company one of the FPAL suppliers with a "data flag" attached to its registration? If so, you will be aware that this shows purchasers viewing your record that the information stored has not been updated for 18 months or more.
Future UKCS a very different basin
The UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) has an impressive four decades and 37billion barrels of oil and gas production under its belt, but as Oil & Gas UK frequently points out, there are still up to 25billion barrels remaining to be extracted.
UK initiative with a global reach
Technological advances and project innovations are expanding the reach of the energy industry and raising new opportunities.
Riding the waves of change – safely
With the theme, Waves of Change, OTC 08 organisers are seeking to "reflect the industry's transition as project scopes and parameters are stretched to fulfil ever-increasing demand".
Britain gaining ground as an attractive destination for renewables investment
The latest Ernst & Young Country Attractiveness Index, which tracks and scores global investment in renewable energy, ranks the UK fourth equal with Spain in its league of countries attracting investment in renewable energy.
Talking a new talk to tempt ‘Gen Y’
Quite rightly, I would argue, I have and will continue to harp on about the skills issues that not only the energy sector but that most others are facing.
Oil sector geared up for show
Leading lights in the Scottish service sector are in the US this weekend as the hours tick away before the opening of the world's biggest oil show.
RBS reckons oil overpriced
Output of oil and gas from the UK continental shelf increased slightly in January compared with December, but was down year-on-year, from 2,798,983 to 2,502,320 barrels of oil equivalent per day, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland oil and gas index.
Iain takes plunge with North Sea start-up
AN ABERDEEN man has left the comfort of an energy service company to start up a new specialised rental and inspection business.
Dana shares hit record high on strong results
Dana Petroleum shares rebounded yesterday after it reported new records for reserves, production, revenue, and profits in 2007.
Hauliers take protest to streets of capital
DOZENS of hauliers took their protest against record-high diesel prices to the streets of London yesterday.
R2S signs hi-tech imaging deal with Bibby
R2S Technologies has signed a six-figure contract with Bibby Offshore to provide a visual asset-management system for the group's fleet of vessels.
Proposal hope for refinery dispute
Hopes of an end to the Grangemouth oil refinery dispute rose last night after a proposal was drawn up to break a deadlocked row over pensions.
Buzzard keeps beating output expectations, says operator
Canadian energy group Nexen said yesterday the Buzzard field it operates in the outer Moray Firth was consistently exceeding expectations for production.
Rising oil prices pump up profits to £3m an hour for energy giants
Oil giants BP and Shell were the toast of shareholders yesterday but faced anger from motorists after pumping profits of more than £3million an hour.
‘Super sector’ performing
Investors who think that putting their money into any oil stock is a certain winner could be in for a surprise; there have been some fortunes to be made, but there have also been disappointments.
One bright spark not affected by the panic at the pumps
THE rest of the country may be in the grip of a road fuel crisis - but one Easter Ross man does not have to panic-buy at the pumps.
Scots motorists see petrol price break £5-a-gallon barrier
The average price of petrol in Scotland has broken the £5-a-gallon mark for the first time as a result of the strike action at Grangemouth, according to a price-comparison expert.
Oil refinery chief jeered by striking workers on trip to Grangemouth
The founder of Ineos was jeered by striking workers yesterday as he visited the Grangemouth oil refinery on the second day of a bitter dispute over pensions.
Stable makes £2.5m profit in first full year
THE boss of Aberdeen-based oilfield products company Stable Services yesterday said it was continuing with its aggressive growth strategy, including more overseas expansion.
Fuel stocks hold up in face of shortages
THERE were no reports of any significant fuel shortage problems in the Highlands and Islands yesterday.
Crisis tops leaders’ agenda
First Minister Alex Salmond and Prime Minister Gordon Brown are expected to hold their first face-to-face talks today since the SNP seized power at Holyrood nearly a year ago.
OAPs’ group backs action by workers over pension
A LEADING pensioners' group last night came out in support of Grangemouth's striking workers, comparing them to the pioneering British protesters who campaigned for a universal state pension more than 100 years ago.