Updated: North Sea workers evacuated from BP’s ETAP platform following power problem
More than 60 North Sea workers have been evacuated after a “power generation issue” at BP’s ETAP installation last night.
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Mozambique shows off Rovuma’s £42bn investment in bid to attract North Sea suppliers
Officials from Mozambique have showcased the level of investment in the prolific Rovuma basin in a bid to attract the expertise of North Sea companies to its supply chain.
Exclusive: Figures show ‘resurgence’ for oil and gas university courses in Aberdeen following downturn
University chiefs have hailed a “resurgence” in applications to oil and gas courses in Aberdeen following a sharp drop during the downturn.
Integrity XL looks to double workforce
Technology and engineering firm Integrity XL, of Blackburn, near Aberdeen, said yesterday it was poised to double the size of its workforce after investing £1 million in two new liquid nitrogen pumps.
Marischal Square defies critics at 75% occupancy
The multiaward-winning Marischal Square developmentin Aberdeen is 75% let just over two years after construction work ended for the £107 million project.
Bristow to merge with rival helicopter firm Era following Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Helicopter operator Bristow has announced plans to merge with US rival Era, three months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
ECITB celebrates budding oil and gas project leaders in Aberdeen
The achievements of budding oil and gas project leaders and their mentors have been marked at an awards ceremony in Aberdeen.
CHC Scotia posts worst losses in a decade amid ‘challenging market’
An Aberdeen helicopter operator has blamed “challenging market conditions” after posting its worst set of financial losses in more than a decade.
Potential for ‘thousands’ of jobs as Sir Ian Wood unveils plans for Aberdeen ‘Energy Transition Zone’
Sir Ian Wood has unveiled ambitious plans to help the north-east economy capitalise on the energy transition, potentially creating “thousands” of jobs in the process.
Property firm’s key role in third of all office deals
Bosses at commercial property consultancy FG Burnett have toasted a successful year, with the firm at the heart of a third of all office deals in Aberdeen during 2019.
VIDEO: Climate activists march in Aberdeen city centre
Extinction Rebellion carried out a further demonstration in Aberdeen city centre this afternoon, following action at the offices of Shell in Aberdeen.
VIDEO: Extinction Rebellion ‘blockade’ Shell’s Aberdeen HQ
The Aberdeen headquarters of oil giant Shell have been blockaded for several hours as Extinction Rebellion carries out a series of protests across the city today.
Chevron North Sea remnant moving into new Aberdeen office
US oil major Chevron plans to relocate its remaining Aberdeen employees to a prominent Granite City office block.
Exclusive: Centrifuges Un-Limited bought by family behind Ferguson Group
Aberdonian entrepreneur Jim Shiach has sold oilfield services company Centrifuges Un-Limited to the family that previously owned supply chain giant Ferguson Group.
Spark Exploration targets deal on billion-barrel West of Shetland licences
Australia-based Spark Exploration is aiming to find partners in the first half of this year for its West of Shetland licences, which potentially contain north of a billion barrels of oil.
Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm granted life extension by authorities
Wind turbines off the coast of Aberdeen will now turn for a quarter of a century after an application to prolong the life of the renewable energy development was a granted by officials yesterday.
AXIS Network – 2020 must see energy firms continue drive towards gender equality
2019 was an incredible year for diversity and inclusion across Aberdeen and the wider energy sector, and we are excited to see that continue into 2020.
Aberdeen’s Nippon Gases toasts surge in profits after Japanese takeover
An Aberdeen offshore firm is toasting a surge in profits after being acquired by one of the world’s largest industrial gas suppliers.
‘Major strides’ in US and Middle East bring growth for Craig International
Oilfield procurement specialists, Craig International, has continued to increase its global marketshare with two-thirds of the Aberdeen-headquartered company’s revenues now being generated outside of the UK.
Sentinel Marine to boost jobs after £150m investment in ERRV fleet
A north-east marine services firm is to increase staff by almost a quarter after a £150 million investment in a fleet of new emergency response and resuce vessels (ERRVs).
Oil and gas sector procurement fuels need for cyber defence
As the oil and gas sector depends on contractors as part of the supply chain, a rising wave of global cyberattacks raises the question – how seriously do suppliers take cybersecurity?
Aberdeen named UK’s wealthiest city and has two of the country’s most expensive streets
Two Aberdeen streets have been named among the most expensive in the country, while the Granite City has been recognised as the wealthiest region in the UK.
Eland sale puts Westhill base on thin ice
Nigeria’s Seplat Petroleum has completed its acquisition of Eland Oil and Gas, which owns assets in Nigeria’s Niger Delta.
Woodside urges UK business to Western Australia ahead of £20bn project
Aberdeen’s energy sector has been urged to invest in Western Australia as the country’s largest producer of natural gas embarks on a mammoth £20bn project.
Aberdeen oil and gas worker aims to make it big as music producer
From boardroom meetings to the DJ decks, aspiring music producer Nick Cronin told Ellie House why gritty soul could be his big break.