OEUK report outlines North Sea clean energy skills potential
The North Sea's skilled oil and gas specialists must be retained to power the transition to clean energy, according to a report released by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) today.
Katy Heidenreich
Aberdeen welcomes huge oil rig as UK drilling sector gets vital shot in the arm
A huge oil rig, sporting legs more than 200 metres in height, has become the largest ever vessel to visit the Port of Aberdeen.
Lack of skilled workers threatens to derail UK’s energy transition, OEUK report warns
A tightening labour market and a lack of available workers threatens to derail the UK’s energy transition, a key industry study is warning.
UK supply chain poised for lion’s share of carbon capture benefits
Some miles off the coasts of England, Ireland and Scotland, deep under the sea, lie rock formations which could be capable of holding up to 78 billion tonnes of CO2.
Cambo: How the UK needs new oil and gas fields – it’s part of going green, says industry expert
Believe it or not the UK’s oil and gas industry is the nation’s best bet for building a green and low-carbon future – and that includes opening new oil fields like Cambo, says Katy Heidenreich, operations director at Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) which represents the UK offshore industry.
The economic state of play for oil and gas in a COP26 year
This year is set to be one like no other for the UK’s changing offshore oil and gas industry.
North Sea operators shelve half a billion pounds of decommissioning spend: OGUK
North Sea operators have shelved more than half a billion pounds of decommissioning spending, according to a new report from Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
North Sea faces ‘harsh reality’ of potential knock-on to deferred work, says OGUK
North Sea firms face the “harsh reality” that it may take “two to three years” before the industry will catch up on deferred work, according to Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
OGUK supply chain boss departs for John Crane
Oil and Gas UK’s (OGUK) supply chain manager has left the trade body to join John Crane group.
Documenting women’s role in front line of oil industry
As author Rebecca Ponton delved deeper and deeper into the world of women in the oil and gas sector, the former journalist quickly realised that the stories of these “fascinating” and “incredible” females simply had to be told.
New director roles for OGUK pair
Representative body Oil and Gas UK (UK) has announced the appointment of two new directors as the organisation looks to focus its attention toward a new and 'diverse energy mix'.
New book offers hope of fresh chapter in offshore diversity
We know the industry must build upon its efforts to recruit and retain a diversity of new talent if it is to realise its overarching ambition for the future – to add another generation of life to the basin through Vision 2035 – and great strides are already being taken with women across the industry making a positive, lasting impact.
OGUK manager launches book to ignite girls’ energy ambitions
An inspirational new book which shines a light on leading women in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry will be published tomorrow.
New release of key seismic data for the UKCS
A swathe of new data from a £20million UK Government-funded seismic programme is expected to encourage oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.