North Sea flight operator CHC Helicopters records £4.8m loss
North Sea helicopter operator CHC Scotia has recorded a £4.8 million loss in 2023 in what the company described as “challenging industry conditions”.
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North Sea oil pollution ‘grossly underestimated’, report finds
North Sea oil pollution has been "grossly underestimated" due to an opaque and misleading reporting system and ineffective regulations, a report has found.
UK offshore pipeline firms issue rallying cry as Labour budget looms
Closure threats come to light as the operators of the UK's largest pipelines highlight the impacts of windfall tax changes
Peterson Energy Logistics reports powerful 2023 results
Aberdeen's Peterson Energy Logistics grew its footprint in the renewable energy and nuclear sector which powered growth in turnover and profits last year.
Legal challenge to Rosebank and Jackdaw headed for November hearing
A Scottish court has granted approval for legal challenges to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields to proceed to a hearing.
Welcome, GB Energy, but let’s not kid ourselves
The UK's major energy company isn’t the be all and end all as the Energy Profits Levy, combined with a potential removal of tax allowances, still hangs over the sector like the Grim Reaper stalking its next victim.
ScottishPower confirms Lowestoft as new offshore wind hub
ScottishPower Renewables has confirmed Lowestoft as its long-term centre for UK offshore wind operations, purchasing a site located within an area planned for regeneration named PowerPark.
Lucky number seven: 3t to break $100m turnover with Middle East acquisition
UK-based safety training group 3t has made its seventh acquisition by purchasing the Middle East’s largest energy training business, GTSC.
UK energy sector reacts to GB Energy headquarters announcement
The UK energy sector has welcomed confirmation that GB Energy's headquarters will be based in Aberdeen, but called for more clarity over the government's energy policy.
Aberdeen confirmed as GB Energy HQ, but questions over detail remain
The UK government has confirmed Aberdeen will host the headquarters of GB Energy, but questions over its exact role still remain.
Women in New Energy, 20 years and the future
CEO of ThinkPR and co-founder of Women in New Energy (W.I.N.E) reflects on the past 20 years of running her energy-focused marketing firm. Along with celebrating the company milestone this year, it also marks the second W.I.N.E conference on the 26th of September following the hugely successful inaugural event in 2023.
Beauly-Denny power line has had ‘no impact’ on property prices
House prices along the Beauly-Denny transmission line have grown at similar rates to others in the region, suggesting the project’s pylons have had minimal negative effects on property values, new research has said.
Swedish heat pump firm Aira expands to Scotland as part of £300m investment
Swedish firm Aira is investing heavily in the Scottish market as it aims to take a million British homes off gas.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 06: The next steps for the energy transition
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
EVOL: All about OEUK’s big day out in Aberdeen
On Energy Voice Out Loud this week, news editor Erikka Askeland and reporter Mathew Perry take in the OEUK Conference: Powering Our Energy Future.
Aberdeen’s MDL wins ultra-deep water SURF deal in Brazil
Flex-lay specialist Maritime Developments Ltd (MDL) has celebrated a new contract win as it attends the Rio Oil and Gas show, now called ROG.e.
UK’s critical gas infrastructure at risk if investment allowance scrapped
NSMP CEO calls for industry and policymakers to collaborate to deliver a just transition as UK gas faces risk from fiscal instability.
Shrinking oil and gas profits tax take ‘casts doubt’ on UK Government plans
The decline in the North Sea tax base raises further questions over the £1.2bn per annum uplift in windfall tax revenues which the government has ear marked to fund GB Energy.
Discover how International School Aberdeen inspires lifelong learners and global citizenship
Families are invited to explore what the north-east’s only international school has to offer during its upcoming Open Day.
Petrofac again extends grace period with lenders over missed payments
Petrofac (LON: PFC) has extended its existing forbearance agreement on a missed interest payment with a group of lenders from 20 September to 18 October 2024.
Mystery potential Grangemouth buyer revealed as Canadian businessman
The mystery buyer behind a potential bid for the Grangemouth refinery has been revealed as Canadian businessman Garth Reid, according to media reports.
‘Climate Change Act 2’ essential to UK, industrialist Dale Vince to tell Labour
Green industrialist Dale Vince will join campaigners calling on Labour to introduce stronger environmental protections.
FidesOak® shows organisations how to build high performing teams
FidesOak® is a cultural transformation consultancy that creates high performing teams.
The North Sea semisub market may seem buoyant, but looks can be deceiving
The North Sea semisubmersible (semisub) market hit 100% utilisation at the height of summer this year, however the reality is that shrinking supply has accentuated this, rather than soaring demand.
Scotland re-elected for leadership role in global climate network
John Swinney has said that Scotland has “big ambitions” on climate change after the country was chosen for the third time to help lead a global climate action network.