Hotel cleans up with ‘revolutionary’ tech
A north-east hotel is believed to be the first in Scotland to take delivery of a “revolutionary” mobile decontamination device capable of combatting superbug micro-organisms.
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‘No-Deal’ Brexit threat looms over pandemic-ravaged UK economy
The threat of a no-deal Brexit is back -- and with it the risk that the U.K. economy’s shaky recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will be hobbled.
‘Poor behaviour’ slammed by OGA as firms demand suppliers cut rates 40% ‘overnight’
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has slammed “poor behaviour” in the North Sea supply chain, with firms facing demands to cut rates as much as 40% “overnight”.
Revised furlough scheme unlikely to ‘stem tide’ of oil job losses
The UK Government’s furlough scheme is unlikely to “stem the tide” of oil industry job losses as employers are told to start contributing to wages in the coming months, lawyers and politicians said.
OGTC names entrepreneur Martin Gilbert as chair at ‘crucial’ time
Entrepreneur Martin Gilbert has been appointed chairman of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) at a “pivotal time” for the energy industry.
Covid crude price crash gives oil firms ‘years, not decades’ to reshape, PwC says
The Covid-inflicted oil price crash has left oil and gas companies facing two distinct choices, a new report said.
Oil majors promise green capex, but only one is putting serious money on the table
Investments in solar and wind energy projects by the world’s oil majors over the next five years are expected to reach $17.5 billion, a Rystad Energy analysis finds.
HSE confirms four people have contracted Covid-19 working offshore, with more expected
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reported that four workers have contracted Covid-19 as a result of occupational exposure offshore, with more expected to follow.
Chancellor will ask employers to pay 20% of furlough wages
The Chancellor is set to tell employers they will need to contribute to their furloughed workers' salaries from August as the Government admitted the scheme cannot run "indefinitely".
UK North Sea seeks asymptomatic testing to help get thousands of people back to work
Asymptomatic testing will be the key “ask from government” to help get thousands of people back to work in the North Sea, according to an industry boss.
OGA director ‘confident’ of backing for sector deal and underwater hub this year
An industry leader has said he is "confident” of securing government backing for a sector deal and a global underwater "hub" in Aberdeen this year.
Renewables in Africa – Insights from the legal world
Renewable energy in Africa looks set for a bright future, with increasing investment and growing incentives from states to develop green infrastructure. But what are the key legal and contractual issues that stakeholders should consider?
Pandemic ‘deepens’ BP’s net zero transition but firm keeps quiet on finer details
Energy giant BP has told shareholders its net zero transition is “deepened and accelerated” by the Covid-19 pandemic, but kept quiet on the fine print.
Quarantine exemption ‘very welcome’ says owner of North Sea support vessels
A North Sea support vessel firm has welcomed a government move to exempt oil workers from quarantine rules.
Covid pushes first oil from Neptune’s Seagull project back a year
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a 12-15 month delay to first oil from Neptune Energy’s Seagull field in the UK North Sea.
‘Doubt and questioning’ over quarantine exemption for oil workers, says union boss
There remains “doubt and questioning” around the UK Government’s quarantine exemption for offshore workers and the potential spread of Covid-19, according to a union boss.
The Aberdeen Clinic ramps up to 500 offshore worker tests per day
An Aberdeen firm has ramped up to testing more than 500 offshore workers per day for Covid-19.
Opportune moment for north-east energy transition, top economist says
One of Scotland’s top economists has said the Covid-19 crisis may usher in a “window of opportunity” to support the north-east energy transition.
Oil CEOs write open letter saying pandemic ‘sharpens focus’ on climate goals
The chief executives of 12 major oil and gas firms have written an open letter saying the Covid-19 pandemic won't delay climate action but has instead "sharpened" the focus on it.
Further postponement pushes All-Energy to November
Scotland’s largest renewable energy and decarbonisation conference will now take place on November 4-5 following a further postponement.
OGA highlights need for North Sea gas as pandemic questions sector’s future
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has published new research in a bid to show the continued need for North Sea resources, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oil rises on view that demand may rebound beyond pre-virus level
Oil rose as the head of the International Energy Agency forecast demand will likely grow past its level before the global pandemic.
North Sea workers handed Covid-19 quarantine exemption by Westminster
Oil and gas workers have been handed a Covid-19 quarantine exemption by the UK Home Office as the sector looks to bounce back from one of the most difficult periods in its history.
North Sea oil workers could get exemption from UK arrivals quarantine rules
Passengers arriving in the U.K. will be forced into quarantine for two weeks and face fines of 1,000 pounds ($1,217) if they break the rules, under measures set to be announced on Friday.
KPMG calls on UK’s business community to take lead on climate risk
KPMG is calling on the UK Government and business community to put the green agenda at the heart of its economic recovery plans.