Video: Shell’s Brent decommissioning project in the North Sea
This footage shows the incredible steps oil major Shell has been taking in the North Sea on its Brent decommissioning project.
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Brexit: Score Europe MD calls for industry to “rise to challenge”, says INDY 2 is “unwelcome distraction”
The managing director of Score Europe said industry must "rise to the challenge" and "pull together" after the UK voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union.
Baker Hughes to make job cuts in Aberdeen
An oil field services firm is to make dozens of job cuts in Aberdeen, it can be revealed today.
EES on the hunt for new staff
Enterprise Engineering Services (EES) is looking to recruit new staff to its team in Aberdeen.
Opinion: Urgent incentives needed to stimulate investment
Today yet more individuals and their families have woken up to uncertainty and turmoil as further job losses were announced in our industry yesterday.
Jobless oil and gas workers urged to claim financial aid
Thousands of unemployed people in the north-east have been urged to overcome their reluctance to accept handouts and sign on for the dole.
Crew members on detained vessel growing “frustrated” over pay dispute
Crew members of a detained ship in Aberdeen are growing “frustrated” with no end in sight to their pay dispute.
Offshore workers raise cash for stranded supply boat crew
Offshore workers have raised more than £250 to help support stranded Indian crew members on board a ship being held in Aberdeen Harbour.
Exclusive: City plea for 300 new civil service jobs to offset oil slump
The Scottish Government has been challenged to help Aberdeen through the offshore industry crisis – by bringing 300 new civil service jobs in the city.
Tech firm shrugs off loss of deal with Shell
A technology company that started as a spin-out from Aberdeen University yesterday revealed a widening of half year losses after losing a major contract with Shell.
Offshore vessel detained in Aberdeen harbour
A North Sea ship has been detained in Aberdeen harbour on claims workers on board were “modern day slaves”.
OGUK 2016: UK Government must do more to help oil industry says Holyrood minister
The UK Government must take further urgent action to boost oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, according to Scotland’s Economy Secretary.
Jeremy Corbyn: Only EU membership will keep cash flowing into the North Sea
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn warned that only continued EU membership would keep investment flowing into the struggling North Sea oil and gas sector on a visit to Aberdeen on Saturday.
Opinion: Aberdeen regeneration will cement city’s position as Scotland’s ‘northern powerhouse’
The massive programme of regeneration underway in the city will reaffirm Aberdeen’s position as Scotland’s ‘northern powerhouse’ and help mitigate the effects of the North Sea crisis.
Aberdeen’s hotel revenue drops by more than 40%
Aberdeen's hotel revenue dropped by more than 40% in the month of March, according to new figures.
Independent Scotland could be more “proactive” in helping North Sea says Brown
Cabinet secretary for the economy Keith Brown has said an independent Scotland could be more "proactive" in helping the struggling North Sea oil and gas industry.
RGU hosts oil jobs event for out of work former students
Former students at Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University affected by the oil and gas downturn are being given support from the "alma mater" to help find their next jobs.
Oil downturn sees police applications on the rise, eases Force’s recruitment challenges
The oil industry downturn has resulted in an increase in the number of people applying to become police officers, a top cop has claimed.
Expanded Aberdeen-Stavanger event celebrates business links
Two of Europe’s leading energy hubs will strengthen their links via a business event which makes its return next month.
Aberdeen hotels continue to be hit by oil price
The slump in hotel-room occupancy and rates in Aberdeen is continuing as the sector is hit by low oil prices, new figures reveal.
Enterprise Engineering Services calls in administrators
Administrators have been appointed for Enterprise Engineering Services limited (EESL) in Aberdeen at the request of the company's directors.
Aberdeen City Council leader calls Shell job cuts “significant blow”
Aberdeen City Council's leader said a decision by Shell to cut 475 North Sea jobs will be a "significant blow" to the region's economy.
Granite City’s sparkle dims as foreign investment drops
Aberdeen is losing its appeal for foreign investors amid the oil and gas industry downturn, new figures have shown.
Kemp: oil industry showing encouraging signs of better practices
Energy economist Professor Alex Kemp says he has seen "encouraging signs" in the oil and gas industry despite the long-running downturn.
Statoil moves to new Aberdeen base
Statoil has officially moved into its new Aberdeen headquarters.