1978: Flag-waving crowds and Royal wisecracks as Queen Elizabeth opens the St Fergus gas terminal
On this day in 1978, Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Aberdeenshire to carry out the formal opening of the St Fergus gas terminal.
Oil & Gas
Prosecutors seek more information on TotalEnergies Mozambique attack, AFP Says
French prosecutors asked survivors and families of victims of a jihadist attack in Mozambique three years ago for more information before a decision on whether to start an investigation into their claims against TotalEnergies SE of involuntary manslaughter, Agence France-Presse reported.
UK and Scottish governments ‘sleepwalking’ on future of Grangemouth refinery
Both of Scotland’s governments have been accused of “sleepwalking towards disaster” on protecting the future of Scotland’s only oil refinery.
North Sea operator Hartshead Resources shares in trading halt
Australia-listed North Sea operator Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR) has been placed into a trading halt at the company's request, pending an announcement.
Is UK energy policy becoming a political football?
In the past few weeks, the people of Scotland have witnessed just how important energy policy is as the UK looks ahead to a general election.
Long wait for North Sea licensing round risks developers rejecting offers
Analysts have warned the long-delayed results of the UK’s 33rd licensing round could see developers hand back the North sea licences awarded to them.
Neptune to stump up over £25m for Cygnus drilling rig
Neptune Energy is seeking a drilling rig to work on its Cygnus gas field, according to data from the North Sea Transition Authority’s (NSTA’s) Pathfinder database.
Shell unveils Parminder Kohli as new UK country boss
Parminder Kohli will replace David Bunch as the next UK country chair of Shell (LON: SHEL), the energy giant has announced.
Glencore Group nears deal for Shell’s Singapore oil refinery
A group including commodity trader Glencore Plc and Indonesian chemicals business PT Chandra Asri Pacific is in advanced talks to buy Shell Plc (LON:SHEL) assets in Singapore in a deal that could be worth about $1 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said.
NSTA introduces oil and gas licensing clause for offshore wind overlap
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has introduced a new clause for oil and gas licences which overlap with offshore wind leases.
Man takes seven years to recreate giant Thialf vessel out of Lego
Marco de Vries took seven years to create a scale replica of the world’s second-largest semi-submersible crane vessel, complete with crew, ... out of Lego.
Job cut countdown over Harbour Wintershall DEA takeover
Wintershall Dea’s outgoing chief executive, Mario Mehren has spoken out about looming job cuts coming from Harbour Energy's takeover.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos delivers £10 million boost for Aberdeen firm Apollo
A major new contract puts Apollo in charge of a big project in the Danish North Sea.
NSTA reveals winners of latest North Sea licensing round
The third tranche of the 33rd offshore licensing round sees 19 companies awarded North Sea licences
Death of former McDermott oilman TJ Blanchard, who lived in Peterhead and Inverness
The American family man, who lived and worked in Scotland for 15 years, died aged 84.
Russia’s Gazprom reports first net loss in 24 years
Russia’s state-controlled gas giant Gazprom reported its first annual net loss since 1999 on falling shipments to Europe and lower prices for the fuel.
Tekmar sells subsea business to Unique Group
Tekmar has sold its Subsea Innovation Limited business to the UAE’s Unique Group in a £1.9m deal.
Fresh wave of North Sea licences to be awarded imminently
A third and final wave of North Sea licences are expected to be awarded on Friday for the regulator’s 33rd offshore round.
Well Slot: UK backloads 2024 with drilling activity
Well Slot is a monthly feature where Westwood’s Stephen Coomber looks at drilling activity and rig moves in UK and Norwegian waters.
Aberdeen’s RAB Microfluidics lands £750k contract with ‘global energy giant’
Aberdeen-based RAB Microfluidics has secured a £750,000 contract with a “major player in the global energy sector”.
US billionaire Chouest snaps up Aberdeen’s ROVOP
The group owned by US billionaire Gary Chouest has bought up Aberdeen-headquartered ROVOP, a specialist in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
Shell earns $7.7bn as oil giant asks shareholder support for reduced climate targets
Shell (LON: SHEL) beat analyst forecasts with earnings of $7.7bn in Q1, as the top financial boss asks shareholder support for the oil giant's reduced climate targets.
Oil and gas seen as ‘devil incarnate’ complains North Sea dealmaker
Oil and gas firms are being framed as the “devil incarnate” as general election rhetoric ramps up, a top North Sea dealmaker has complained.
Appeal as widow blasts ‘lenient’ sentence for husband Robbie Robson’s oil rig killer
The widow of Robbie Robson, who was battered to death on an oil rig, has branded the sentence given to her husband’s killer as “lenient” as her family awaits the outcome of their appeal.
Shelf Drilling signs $54 million contract in the UK
Shelf Drilling has announced a $54 million (£43.23m) contract for its Shelf Drilling Fortress jack-up rig in UK waters.