Chevron asks regulator to intervene in Australia LNG strikes
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is applying to a labor regulator to help resolve its dispute with unions at liquefied natural gas sites in Australia as workers continue partial strikes.
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Talent and timing: Can Aberdeen’s oil and gas skills make the energy transition?
A huge energy transition opportunity awaits, meantime Aberdeen needs to retain its oil and gas skills base.
Asset condition information is the keystone for reliability, profitability and sustainability
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” might be good advice in some situations but when it comes to operating critical systems offshore, a run-to-fail policy is far from optimal.
Pair of North Sea divers sanctioned for fraud
HSE and the Police worked to strip the divers of their qualifications, both of whom worked for North Sea contractors.
CfD results cast shadow over future of ScotWind projects
A washout of offshore wind in the latest Contract for Difference round is a wake-up call to government – but can issues be fixed to ensure Scotwind projects don’t founder?
Will the Investment Zone policy catalyse economic growth across the UK?
In the 2023 Spring Budget, the UK government set out an ambitious programme to boost the UK’s potential as an innovative nation. It designated 12 geographic areas with special tax and regulatory rules intended to drive economic growth and productivity by attracting investment.
ABZ Business Park – at your service
A premium development in a prime North East location is giving forward-thinking businesses the chance to reach for the stars when it comes to planning for the future.
Targeting Congolese exploration, Greenpeace pursues insurers
The report finds that coverage for the oil blocks would be “prohibitively expensive” for any winning companies. Congo lacks the capacity domestically to provide insurance.
Offshore Achievement Awards launch at Offshore Europe
A top awards show, celebrating the best of Aberdeen’s energy industry, has launched at Offshore Europe.
‘Around 30,000’ people attended ‘electric’ Offshore Europe 2023
For the first time since before the Covid pandemic, Offshore Europe returned to Aberdeen this week to mark its 50th anniversary with delegates and exhibitors singing the praises of the industry event.
What are CfDs – and why haven’t offshore wind developers won any?
Was the government’s recent auction a “record-breaking” success for renewables or a total wipeout?
Update: Helicopter crashes offshore UAE, one dead
“At this moment our thoughts and prayers are with our crew and their families who were on board the helicopter. We will do everything we can to help those who have been affected by this accident,” the company said.
Saipem wins Eni, Snam work worth $911mn
In Cote d’Ivoire, the service company has won a subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF) contract for Baleine Phase 2. Eni began producing at this field in August.
Eni’s Oando sale runs into headwinds
NNPC “reserves its rights” over the breach. Failure to obtain approval allows NNPC E&P Ltd (NEPL) to “invalidate the purported assignment” to Oando.
No offshore wind CfDs awarded in blow to government ambitions
“By capping the price the sector could bid at too low, government set it at a level that made it impossible for investors to meet their costs."
Harland & Wolff pins focus on growth and renewable partnerships
“Like all businesses, we face challenges - from procurement cycles to wage and energy inflation - but the worst of the inflationary effects would appear now to be behind us, and we look forward to increasing our margins as we build out our rapidly growing order book.”
Grok breathes new life into HVDC export plan to Singapore
The first priority is to secure regulatory approvals. SunCable will apply to the Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA) to secure an import licence later this month.
Decommissioning excellence – getting ready for removal
TAQA is innovating a trail in North Sea decommissioning – and its multi-faceted strategy is demonstrating how there’s much more to the sector than heavy lifting
Methane monitoring is key for more sustainable energy production
While uncertainty persists around the adoption of zero-carbon energy sources, the significance of natural gas as a bridging fuel continues to strengthen.
Australia takes aim at offshore wind for cleaner future
Australia is “on the cusp of becoming a clean energy superpower”, Nick Sankey, BlueFloat Energy Australia country manager, said.
Albyn School is educating for life
The decision of where to educate your child is one of the most important that you will make as a parent.
TMM Recruitment and X-Academy join forces
North-east recruitment firm, TMM Recruitment, has teamed up with X-Academy to deliver the final module of its two-year programme to the first cohort of xccelerators.
‘Real doubt’ over feasibility of CNS electrification plans
Analysts have questioned the feasibility of electrifying major Central North Sea assets given the maturity of the area.
Bid to create Aberdeen memorial statue for North Sea divers
Alan Herriot, who sculpted the Robert the Bruce statue in Aberdeen, will design the new memorial to North Sea divers.
Work, Wellness, and Recovery: The Crucial Connection
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