NASA technology from Mars Rover to show its North Sea applications at Offshore Europe
Technology initially developed by the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab for use on the Mars Curiosity Rover is set to be showcased at SPE Offshore Europe this year.
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Drone flying ‘well above’ height restrictions causes helicopter to turn and avoid it near Bridge of Don in Aberdeen
A helicopter flying near Bridge of Don in Aberdeen had to turn and avoid a drone that was flying “well above” height restrictions.
Adnoc stakes its claim to meet the world’s energy needs
Adnoc has the goal of being the world’s lowest-cost oil producer of choice. Unlike some of its IOC competitors, struggling to come to terms with the demands of meeting today’s energy needs and tomorrow’s transition, it is willing to put the money in.
UAE blames new blast on gas explosion as US warns citizens
The United Arab Emirates said an exploding gas cylinder was responsible for a blast that rocked the capital overnight, as the US issued another warning to its citizens to remain vigilant following a series of attacks on the Gulf country.
VIDEO: Neptune Energy uses drones for ‘first-of-its-kind’ North Sea methane study
Neptune Energy has completed a "first-of-its-kind" study using both rotary and fixed wing drones which could help cut methane emissions across the North Sea.
Equinor in ‘world first’ drone operation to deliver equipment offshore – video
Equinor has claimed a “world first” with the use of a drone to deliver lifeboat system parts offshore, in what could be a sign of future North Sea logistics operations.
WATCH: Drone delivers package to world’s largest construction vessel
A drone has been used to deliver a package to the world's largest construction vessel in the Netherlands.
Libya’s NOC sets out big plans in international pitch
Libya expects to raise more than $20 billion in revenue in 2019, with production running at around 1.25 million barrels per day, the company’s chairman Mustafa Sanalla said at a conference in Tunis.
Demand overshadows risks
Oil price predictions always end in disaster but complacency in the market poses a number of risks, given global uncertainty.
Integration against an uncertain world
Oil prices spiked as a result of the mid-September attack on Saudi Arabia’s production facilities but have since fallen back.
Drone attacks ‘unquestionably sponsored by Iran’, Saudis say
An attack on Saudi Arabia's oil industry came "from the north" and was "unquestionably sponsored by Iran", a military spokesman has said.
Updated: Oil rises after drone attack on Saudi Arabia disrupts Gulf calm
Oil rose for a second day after a drone attack on a Saudi Arabian oil field brought geopolitical risks back into focus, and as the prospect of more U.S.-China trade meetings spurred some investor optimism.
WATCH: Shell using drones to monitor thousands of wells in vast Surat Basin
Energy giant Shell has released a video of special remotely piloted drones which are used to inspect thousands of wells and pipelines in Australia.
Drone a high-flyer when it comes to cutting costs
Drone inspections at Dounreay are saving the taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds a year, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) said yesterday.
Drone specialist Texo carries out first combined system scan of offshore jack-up
Drone specialist Texo has carried out the first ever unmanned aerial survey of an offshore asset using combined technology.
Universities to join forces for £3.8m drone technology research
Five Universities in the UK will launch a three-year project later this year which will use drone technology for the inspection of offshore wind turbines.
Oil & Gas UK creates fresh guidelines on unmanned aerial systems offshore
Industry body Oil & Gas UK has created a fresh publication to give the industry guidance on the growing use of umanned aerial systems (UAS) offshore.
OTC 2016: Cyberhawk expands in US oil and gas sector
Scottish drone technology specialist Cyberhawk Innovations is using its oil and gas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) experience to underpin the launch of its new Houston office.
Video: Drone footage captured in confined spaces
Sky Futures has produced new footage showing how confined space inspections take place. The video was captured at the company’s 350acre testing and training centre. The drones can inspect storage tanks, vessels and other confined space and inspections take hours rather than days or weeks. Watch the footage below.
Cyberhawk completes first commercial drone inspection in Qatar
Cyberhawk has completed the first commercial oil and gas inspection in Qatar.
Video: Stunning footage of Norwegian vessel in Aberdeen harbour
This stunning footage shows the Eimskip Norway Vessel Holmfoss at Aberdeen Harbour. The 82-metre long vessel has been visiting Aberdeen for the past five years. Watch the incredible drone footage below.
Cyberhawk flying high after £2million funding package
Scottish drone technology company Cyberhawk Innovations is poised for further expansion and diversification after a £2million funding package from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks.
Hydrogen drone technology takes off
Green-energy company Cella and the Argyll-based Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) have together achieved what is thought to be the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled flight.
Video: Drone captures bird’s eye view of rig
A drone has been used to capture a bird's eye view of a platform in the Mediterranean Sea. The remotely operated vehicle moves from land to air and across bright blue waters to capture the platform for the sky above.