Veri Energy boss Salman Malik unveils his green dream for UK North Sea
Sullom Voe will continue to 'define the economic landscape of Shetland', he told guests at Prosper's Annual Lecture in Aberdeen.
Oil & Gas
Norway’s gas exports may hit a record this year, Equinor says
Natural gas supplies from Norway may potentially reach a fresh record this year as the country works to reduce its maintenance schedule across its facilities.
Plans to maximise North Sea oil and gas production move closer to becoming law
The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill passes through the House of Commons.
Scotland’s fuel binge offers glimpse of future without refinery
Scotland's only oil refinery at Grangemouth is set to close by mid-2025
Allseas completes pipe work for BP LNG project offshore Africa
Allseas has completed the infield pipelay scope for BP’s LNG project offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
UK subsea sector calls for more surety and less ‘political point scoring’
Subsea sector leaders are calling for greater industrial support and project surety to help them navigate the energy transition.
Jim Ratcliffe: Europe’s chemicals sector risks ‘sleepwaking’ into job losses
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of Britain's richest men, has launched a scathing attack on Europe's chemicals policies.
Russia loses bid to overturn $50bn award in Yukos case
Russia failed to overturn a ruling in the Netherlands that ordered Moscow to pay around $50 billion in the bankruptcy case of Yukos Oil Co., once the largest Russian oil and gas company.
Unite hails wage deal for Equans workers at Sullom Voe
Unite has welcomed a new wage deal on behalf of members working for Equans FM at the Sullom Voe terminal on Shetland.
Strike dates set for Aberdeen Bristow helicopter workers as union says ‘enough is enough’
A number of strike dates have been announced for Bristow helicopter workers next month.
Chevron invests in Israeli gas boost
Chevron has taken the final investment decision (FID) on the second phase of the Tamar field, offshore Isreal.
Ed Miliband: ‘It is right to tax the windfall profits of oil and gas companies’
The Labour shadow energy secretary says massive investment will secure jobs and new energy technology for the future.
Shell to begin demolition of Aberdeen HQ as bosses promise ‘positive vision’ for site
The distinctive Altens building has been a prominent part of the city skyline for decades.
ROVOP announces long-term team-up with Boskalis Subsea Services
ROV specialist ROVOP has announced a three-year team up with Aberdeen-based Boskalis Subsea Services.
Aberdeen’s ROVOP and Boskalis announce global partnership
Aberdeen-headquartered subsea firm ROVOP and offshore contractor Boskalis Subsea Services have announced a global partnership agreement.
EnQuest picks Global E&C to work on new facilities at Sullom Voe
More than 50 Global E&C staff in Aberdeen are set to work on the project.
‘Buyer’s market’: Several North Sea ‘deals to watch’ as general election looms
There are several “deals to watch” in the UK North Sea in 2024 as a general election looms and companies reshuffle their positions.
Shell’s onshore Nigeria exit faces challenges, but suggests a way forward
Onshore operations in Nigeria have long been a challenge for operators, with a laundry list of problems including political challenges, sabotage, bunkering and foreign exchange.
Humza Yousaf: SNP would oppose Labour and keep windfall tax at current levels
Humza Yousaf said he'd maintain the status quo on the windfall tax in Aberdeen following Labour's controversial plans.
Yousaf criticises windfall tax plan set out ‘wolf in red rosette’ Labour
Scotland's First Minister has branded Labour a "wolf" in a red rosette as he rejected the party's plans to increase the windfall tax.
Mystery Trinidad oil spill points to Venezuelan shipment
Mystery has continued to swirl around the responsibility and ownership of a vessel leaking oil offshore Trinidad and Tobago.
RoyalGate seeks arbitration over Africa Oil award
RoyalGate Energy has informed Equatorial Guinea that it intends to begin arbitration over Block Z, alleging “material breaches” from the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons.
Yousaf: SNP will oppose Labour’s controversial oil and gas windfall tax plan
SNP leader Humza Yousaf is set to insist his party will strongly oppose Labour’s controversial plans to increase the windfall tax on oil and gas firms.
Storm Otto: Investigators find flight recorder issues in Elgin heli incident
Air accident investigators have discovered issues with a flight recorder on board a helicopter whose blades were ripped off while parked offshore during high winds last year.
OEUK to hold ‘crisis talks’ over Labour windfall tax proposals
Trade body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) will hold “emergency summits” with operators and the supply chain this week over proposals unveiled by Labour to extend the windfall tax if elected.