Norwegian proposal for common North Sea ‘passport’
A proposal to combine the North Sea “offshore passport” personnel systems of the UK and Norwegian sectors of the North West Europe Continental Shelf has been tabled.
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Ewing calls for unity to aid North Sea revival
Scotland's energy minister has called for unity in the battle to put the oil and gas sector on the road to a bright future - and insisted now is not a time for political point-scoring. Fergus Ewing said everyone with an interest in the North Sea industry should pull out all the stops to help it through a crisis caused by the cocktail of rising costs, the collapse in oil prices and a tax regime in need of an overhaul.
Deal for Granite City may rake in £1.2billion
The Aberdeen City Region Deal could ultimately be worth £1.2billion to the north-east. The Scottish and UK Governments as well as Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire councils signed off on the historic £250million package of support for the region yesterday.
David Cameron: Aberdeen could be in line for more cash
Prime Minster David Cameron last night revealed more money could be on its way to Aberdeen after it was revealed the City Deal could be worth £1.2billlion to the area.
David Cameron unveils £250million deal to help save oil and gas industry
David Cameron will sweep into the north-east today to announce further measures to support the beleaguered oil and gas industry and encourage exploration.
PM to visit Aberdeen to set out North Sea support plan
Prime Minister David Cameron is to visit Aberdeen tomorrow to look at what more can be done to help the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Subsea Expo 2016: Firms encouraged to increase international exports
Firms are being encouraged to set their sights on increasing business exports in a bid to sustain long-term growth. Industry body Subsea UK has widened its Global Opportunities programme during Subsea Expo next month.
Aberdeen MP hits out at “insensitive” characterisation of OGA
An Aberdeen MP has locked horns with a Labour shadow minister after he compared the oil and gas industry regulator to an “insolvency practitioner”.
Sturgeon refuses to publish update on North Sea job losses
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to publish an update on North Sea job losses despite not having produced one for six months.
Aberdeen hit by largest hotel occupancy drop in UK
Aberdeen had the largest fall in hotel occupancy and revenue of anywhere in the UK, new figures have shown.
Aberdeen’s City Region Deal ‘almost sealed’
The long-awaited City Region Deal for the north-east has been announced – and could be finalised within days. Scottish Secretary David Mundell said last night the “full details” of the investment would be revealed “shortly”.
Prime Minister urged to sign Aberdeen city deal amid oil price drop
Nicola Sturgeon has called on David Cameron to sign an urgent city deal for Aberdeen to help it through the downturn in the oil industry. The Scottish Government has offered to fund the deal on a 50:50 basis to support innovation, digital connectivity and infrastructure.
Aberdeen food banks braced as oil job cuts hit hard
Aberdeen food banks are braced for an influx of jobless oil and gas workers seeking food parcels as thousands of jobs are lost in the north east.
DNV GL staff complete move to Aberdeen hub
DNV GL has moved its staff in Aberdeen to one hub after relocation its offices from another building in the city.
Aberdeen car dealerships hit by oil price drop
Businesses across Europe’s oil capital have been feeling the pinch since the global decline in oil price.
Amec Foster Wheeler to reduce contractor rates by 7.5%
Amec Foster Wheeler has revealed plans to reduce its pay for workers in Aberdeen by 7.5%.
Trade unions warn workers fear reporting safety concerns
Trade unions have warned the number of health and safety concerns being reported in the oil and gas sector has declined, amid concerns over job security.
Opinion: The PM made a mockery of the anxiety so many workers face
Prime Ministers Questions this week may have been one of the most frustrating sessions ever witnessed by myself and others with ties to the North Sea oil and gas industry. Even when questioned and criticised by MPs in his own party, the Prime Minister has shown a complete disdain and disrespect for an industry which has been politely and urgently asking for his help and the assistance of his government, in coalition or otherwise, for well over a year now.
Video: Aberdeen City Council leader believes North Sea has “bright future”
Aberdeen City Council leader Jenny Laing has said she believes the North Sea oil and gas industry will continue to have a "bright future" despite the continued decline in oil price.
Opinion: As time goes on, the pain is felt more throughout the North East
One of the buzz phrases that’s going around just now is ‘lower for longer’.
Kemp: More job losses inevitable in 2016
Job losses could continue throughout much of the year, as more projects are postponed amid the continued low oil price, according to a leading petroleum economist. Professor Alex Kemp of the University of Aberdeen, said the current oil price combined with strong supplies in Saudi Arabia and Russia, was likely to create more pressures on the North Sea.
Aberdeen MP calls for meeting with Amber Rudd after BP job losses
An Aberdeen MP has written to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change calling for a meeting after BP confirmed up to 600 jobs could be lost from across its North Sea operations.
Peak appoints experienced industry stalwart to leadership team
Downhole tool specialist Peak Well Systems has appointed industry stalwart Neil Poxon as its global business development director.
Aberdeen MSP calls for safety over “cutting costs”
An Aberdeen MSP has warned the “first-rate” safety culture in the North Sea that emerged after Piper Alpha could be at risk as firms strive to cut costs. The SNP’s Mark McDonald is seeking urgent talks with Deirdre Michie, the chief executive of Oil and Gas UK.
First Integrated launches new product service centre
Aberdeen oilfield support services firm First Integrated is set to launch the UK's first product service centre for Monti surface preparation tools.