Leaders discuss North Sea issues
Senior representatives of the UK oil and gas industry held talks with the Scottish and UK energy ministers in Aberdeen yesterday.
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Firms urged to plan decom
Offshore industry body Decom North Sea (DNS) is urging firms in the renewables sector to plan for future decommissioning.
British sector’s ‘bright future’
The chief executive of Dana Petroleum, of Aberdeen, said yesterday that the UK offshore oil and gas industry had a bright future, despite declines in output and exploration and drilling activity.
Crew safe after helicopter ditching
A helicopter understood to be carrying 14 people has ditched in the North Sea about 25 miles off Aberdeen.
Showcasing its technologies
Aberdeen company Tendeka is among exhibitors at OTC.
Positive buzz among delegates
From the moment north-east business men and women arrived at Aberdeen Airport to head off to OTC, the positive vibe and buzz hit them and that upbeat mood will increase as this week goes on.
Graduate profile: John Piper
Technicians are a key part of the North Sea oil and gas industry's backbone.
Deadline for oil trainees looming
There are only days left to submit applications for the 2012 intake of the UK oil and gas industry's Modern Apprenticeship scheme.
Nautronix positions itself in Norway
Aberdeen marine-technology company Nautronix has opened a new office in Stavanger, Norway.
Cetco to pour £1.5million into new kit
Portlethen-based Cetco Oilfield Services, a produced-water and production service specialist for the oil and gas industry, has announced a £1.5million investment in new equipment to help achieve growth.
Schlumberger’s latest snack
Schlumberger has reached a deal with Altor Fund II to acquire SPT Group - a privately-owned Norwegian software company specialising in dynamic modelling for the oil and gas industry.
Push to seize control of safety reinforced, says EC
The European Commission (EC) claimed yesterday that the Elgin gas leak underlined the need for Brussels to take regulatory control of the North Sea industry.
City’s economic growth leading the way in UK
Aberdeen was the only major city in the UK to grow its economy during the recession, according to a report published today.
Budget benefits are a step in the right direction
The new measures for oil and gas not only represent a reversal of the acknowledged “faux pas” in last year’s budget but also recognise the contribution the industry can and is making to the UK’s economic growth.
Chancellor hints at boost for oil sector
Chancellor George Osborne has dropped his clearest hint yet that the oil and gas industry will receive a boost in this month's Budget.
Service to mark copter disaster
The 20th anniversary of one of the North Sea oil industry's worst disasters will be marked with prayers for the victims this week.
Merger ‘would strengthen links’
Scotland's global links would be strengthened if British Airways merged with part of BMI, representatives of the energy sector in the north and north-east were told last night.
Energy firm calls for early referendum
One of Scotland's biggest energy companies has said that holding off the independence referendum until late 2014 is creating increased investment risks.
Innovation ‘crucial’ to driving advances in artificial-lift sector
Innovation was a key focus at this year's European Artificial Lift Forum, which drew to a close yesterday.
Encouraging signs in oil and gas portfolio
Despite the continued uncertainty and volatility in the global economy, the oil and gas industry has remained one of the most resilient sectors.
Separation would weaken investment
The UK's energy minister has said the country's oil and gas industry would be more certain about health and safety and investment if Scotland remained in the Union.
Scots firm expects £100,000 boost from Ommica launch
Lux Assure, a Scottish research and development (R&D) company specialising in chemical monitoring technologies for the oil and gas industry, said yesterday it had launched its first product.
Reality TV for graduates
Two companies with a vested interest in promoting careers in oil and gas to university students have worked together to provide them with a real taste of life on a North Sea production platform.
Another big US deal for Weir
Scottish engineer Weir Group today announced its second large US acquisition in recent weeks.
Oil industry pay bonanza
Pay in the upstream oil and gas industry increased sharply last year, averaging more than 6% globally and many expect salaries to jump more than 10% this year, according to new research.