Skills gap leading to ‘unprecedented’ salaries for oil and gas sector
A dwindling pool of engineering workers threatens a skills shortage in the oil and gas industry, a new report has warned.
Technology
New base for Opito
Oil and gas industry skills body Opito has invested in a new Aberdeen office.
Hunt for mentors to support Scots womens renewable energy scheme
Women in Renewable Energy Scotland is on the hunt for mentors to help women plan and progress their careers in the renewables sector.
Student steps up to pioneering company role
Recent graduate Katie Musgrave is playing a leading role in a young company's pioneering scour protection technology thanks to the direct support of her university.
RGU mature student wins SUT award – prize painting to be sent Down Under
A Robert Gordon University mature student, who completed his degree at the age of 66, has received a special prize from the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT).
Western Isles oil focus group donates remaining funds to local college
A specialist oil and gas focus group in the Western Isles has wound down, donating its remaining funds to the Lews Castle College.
Inaugural industry prize for first-year Kirsteen Bell
An Aberdeen student has won an inaugural oil industry prize thanks to her academic performance in the first year of a new course at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
US drill-bit firm pioneering 3D manufacturing
US drill-bit manufacturer BlueFire Equipment Corporation of Houston is to manufacture equipment using 3D printing.
US engineers crack continuous algae to oil process challenge
American engineers have devised a continuous chemical process that produces useful crude oil minutes after they pour in harvested algae - a green paste with the consistency of pea soup.
Peterhead pupils first to try out carbon capture kit
Secondary school students across Scotland will now be able to get their hands on an exciting new interactive hands-on science kit focused on the role carbon capture and storage (CCS) can play in helping to meet the future energy challenge.
Wood Group ODL lands five-year contract with BP
Wood Group ODL has landed a five-year contract for document control and information management services to BP's North Sea business.
Shell extends Arria deal
Oil giant Shell has extended a contract to use technology developed by scientists at Aberdeen University.
Maersk opens offshore wind sector to the jobless
An offshore wind company has come up with a solution to local unemployment – by helping the jobless kick-start their careers in the energy industry.
Petrofac to launch armed forces training scheme to plug oil industry skills gap
Petrofac is turning to ex-Army and RAF personnel to tackle the oil and gas industry skills gap.
Mintra wins EnQuest training contract
An Aberdeen-based provider of learning courses for the oil and gas industry has struck a three-year deal with EnQuest for its management training programme.
New initiative aims to bridge oil and gas skills gap with armed forces leavers
A new scheme aimed at closing the energy industry skills gap through hiring former services personnel has launched.
Student energy summit set for Aberdeen
A group of 35 students are working in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen and StudentEnergy to create the first European Student Energy Summit.
Master’s students spar at EI
This year's Energy Institute (Aberdeen) student best MSc paper contest staged late last m onth as always saw Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon Universities square against one another.
SPE Aberdeen launches bursaries competition
The Aberdeen section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has launched its latest student bursaries call covering the academic year 2013-14.
New MD for Maersk Training
Maersk Training has confirmed Stuart Cameron will be their new UK managing director, expanding his remit to include the company's operations in Aberdeen.
Skills gap remains key problem for oil and gas firms as 98% of firms eye new staff, warns survey
A record number of UK oil and gas contractors plan to grow their workforces in the coming year but are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit and retain skilled staff, a new report says.
Scopus Engineering to open new Aberdeen training base
Aberdeen-based Scopus Engineering will today open a new and improved training facility following a £100,000 investment.
Scots offshore energy industry to benefit from new ocean currents technology
Scotland's energy industry is set to benefit from technology which monitors ocean currents.
Aberdeen set for new £8m international oil and gas institute as RGU launches funding drive
Exclusive: Sir Ian Wood will today kick-start funding for a new £8 million Aberdeen-based oil and gas institute with a £500,000 donation to Robert Gordon University.
Oil and gas industry failing next generation, say north-east pupils
The oil and gas industry is failing the next generation by not providing enough information about careers in the sector, according to north-east youngsters.