The right questions for the perfect workplace
Creating the perfect workplace starts with questions (the right questions) and people (the right people). The right questions are often the difficult questions.
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R&D tax credits can be key to unlocking full potential
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, where staying ahead often means innovating and adapting to change, research and development (R&D) tax credits have emerged as a key tool for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Innovative saw boosts international growth
Decom Engineering is preparing for substantial overseas growth after its intellectual property (IP) passed a “strength test” with flying colours.
Early expert support key to keeping afloat
While the M&A market has faced its challenges, it has largely held up during the last 12 months, with many corporate finance advisers reporting, perhaps unexpectedly so, that they have experienced a strong deals flow throughout the year.
Collaboration underpins OPITO’s commitment
As a high-risk industry, safety has been a priority across the energy sector. Following the adverse incidents we have seen we must never forget the lives lost in such incidents.
A new approach to subsea surveys and inspections for offshore wind
Over the next ten years, the Global Wind Energy Council predicts that more than 380GW of offshore wind capacity will be added across 32 markets.
Labour’s EPL plans to have ‘negative impact on the wider supply chain’
There has been significant attention paid over the past few months to oil and gas taxation in the UK, following Labour’s announcement regarding its intentions for oil and gas taxation, should it form the next UK government.
Beyond the Beginning: The Third Birthday of the North Sea Transition Deal
Anniversaries are opportunities to pause and reflect. As Programme Manager for the North Sea Transition Deal (NSTD) which just marked its third birthday, I can honestly say it’s been a remarkable journey so far.
Energising the future: North-East Scotland’s pioneering journey towards net zero
North-East Scotland is home the highest concentration of energy supply chain companies in anywhere in the UK. These cluster of companies have displayed a resolute entrepreneurial spirit for the last fifty years and are the internationally recognised back bone of this region’s oil and gas industry.
US announces $750 million for clean hydrogen projects ahead of World Hydrogen event
The global focus on hydrogen as a clean, versatile, and sustainable energy carrier continues to intensify.
In pictures: Energy sector leaders gather in Aberdeen for Future North Sea 2024
Energy sector leaders gathered in Aberdeen last month for Future North Sea 2024 to discuss the challenges facing the industry, as well as the significant opportunities on the horizon.
Scotland is tipping towards a sustainable future paving the way to net zero
Scotland's ambitious net zero targets demand a radical shift in the way homes and buildings are heated.
Flare shows resilience with new HES services
Flare, a leading energy services provider, has announced the launch of its new Hazardous Environment Specialist (HES) Services, aimed at catering to all tiers of field development and decommissioning markets across the globe.
Disrupting Structural Integrity Management: PIM’s Holistic Approach
Across the diverse energy sector, asset integrity is fundamental to ensure safe and effective operations. As the industry evolves, so do the challenges associated with managing integrity assurance. Amidst the ever-changing landscape, Plant Integrity Management (PIM) Ltd remains a reliable player, offering a unique blend of ever growing Structural Integrity Management (SIM) capabilities.
Raccortubi broadens its horizons with name change
It’s more than a name change for the Raccortubi Group. Starting March 1 2024, the group Scottish regional office and warehouse, Scottish or UK branch, will be known as Raccortubi UK.
Focus on fabrication for JBS
Multi-disciplined engineering firm JBS Group is experiencing significant growth in one of its specialist service areas – fabrication – as it pursues new opportunities.
A life-or-death matter: managing decom hazards
Offshore decommissioning projects are increasing. Latest figures from the North Sea Transition Authority reveal the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry spent £1.6 billion on decommissioning in 2022 – its highest annual total – with £21 billion of spending on decommissioning forecast for the next decade.
Raccortubi broadens its horizons with name change
It’s more than a name change for the Raccortubi Group. Previously known as Raccortubi Norsk, the UK branch will now be known as Raccortubi UK.
Guided by different voices: diversity helps shape a changing workplace
The winds of change have been blowing for a while, with opportunities to disrupt the status quo being seized left, right and centre.
Labour windfall tax proposals: a summary
Earlier this month, Labour announced its revised green investment plan. While the wider media focus has been on the reduction of the previous £28bn annual target, the announcement also contained potentially significant proposals regarding the taxation of UK upstream oil and gas.
Skills generation for our net zero future
You don’t need to work in the energy sector to understand the scale of the climate change challenge and therefore the enormity of what it will take to address it.
Duty holder, it’s our best kept secret
Wood, the consulting and engineering company, is well known in the North Sea for its operations and maintenance and is now leveraging its experience to support the industry to decarbonise assets as part of the drive to net zero.
Unlocking data for game-changing crew management
Those who know, understand and can see their data will come out top in the energy transition, according to energy tech powerhouse Solab.
OEUK’s manifesto aims to avoid ‘passing on our carbon problem’
Offshore Energies UK has this month launched its manifesto for the general election with a list of essential proposals for the incoming government as we ramp up the homegrown energy transition and the drive for net zero.
Agenda unveiled: Energy Exports Conference returns to Aberdeen
The Energy Exports Conference (EEC) is landing once again in Aberdeen.