North Sea offshore workers on Ninian hub left with limited power
Offshore workers on the Ninian Central platform in the North Sea endured five days with only limited emergency power generation due to “planned” repairs.
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Tory leader candidate admits windfall tax extension was mistake in Aberdeen visit – and now Labour are ‘doubling down’
Leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch was in the north-east to hear where the Conservative government had "gone wrong".
Greenpeace raises over £1m in response to Shell Penguins FPSO lawsuit
Environmental campaign group Greenpeace UK has raised over £1 million from supporters in response to a lawsuit from North Sea operator Shell (LON:SHEL).
Aberdeen councillors say Labour’s windfall tax puts just transition at risk
Aberdeen councillors, including Labour members, have unanimously backed a motion agreeing the UK government's windfall tax policy puts jobs and a just transition at risk.
Hartshead Resources progressing North Sea projects despite windfall tax woes
Australian firm Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR) is continuing work on its North Sea developments despite ongoing fiscal uncertainty surrounding the windfall tax.
Viaro to take full ownership of Shell and Exxon Southern North Sea assets
Independent North Sea operator Viaro Energy will take full ownership of Shell and ExxonMobil assets in the Southern North Sea.
Shell starts drilling at Deltic Energy Selene well
North Sea operator Shell has commenced drilling operations at the Selene prospect, Deltic Energy (AIM:DELT) announced today.
Windfall tax changes to ‘hasten demise’ of North Sea
North Sea observers decry "utter economic insanity" as UK government confirms windfall tax increase and extension to March 2030.
Labour councillor says business group to blame if GB Energy snubs Aberdeen
An Aberdeen Labour councillor said the "negativity" of local business leaders will be to blame if his party does not select the Granite City as the headquarters for GB Energy.
Centrica profits fall in half-year results, Spirit Energy up
Centrica (LON:CNA) profits fell substantially in its half-year results in what the British Gas owner says is a return to a "more normalised environment".
HSE warns North Sea firms after Apache enforcement notice
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging North Sea operators to pay closer attention to offshore safety after issuing a warning to Apache.
UK needs ‘strategic approach’ to energy transition skills agenda, says 3t chief
The head of training firm 3t is calling for a more strategic approach to skills policy to ensure there are enough skilled workers for the UK energy transition.
Perenco completes velocity string campaign at West Sole gas field
Perenco UK has completed a velocity string installation campaign across five wells at the West Sole Charlie platform in the Southern North Sea (SNS).
Fynn licence opportunity for ‘significant value’ despite North Sea uncertainty
The Fynn Beauly prospect still has an opportunity to deliver "significant value" despite ongoing political uncertainty, according to North Sea operator Parkmead Group (LON:PMG).
What’s at stake for UK North Sea as Labour Government sets out its energy policy
The UK’s newly elected Labour government has laid out its plans to boost clean energy, but questions remain about the future of North Sea oil and gas.
NSTA opens investigation into North Sea well decommissioning delays
Oil and gas operators will risk facing fines if they continue to miss well decommissioning deadlines, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has warned.
Brent Charlie topside removed from North Sea by Pioneering Spirit
Shell's Brent Charlie platform has been removed from the North Sea in the end of an era for the iconic oil field, which gave its name to the Brent crude benchmark.
Miliband sets out priorities for UK energy department
Ed Miliband says appointment to lead DESNZ feels like "coming home" after previously serving as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change between 2008 and 2010.
Former BP boss Bernard Looney linked with Abu Dhabi role
The former BP chief reportedly met with senior figures in Abu Dhabi, including the head of Adnoc.
Navigating Scotland’s energy transition: The imperative of sustaining oil and gas investments
Policymakers must recognise the critical role of sustained oil and gas investments in Scotland's energy transition, writes Dr Yakubu Abdul-Salam.
Integrity ISS secures new HQ in Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone
Aberdeen engineering firm Integrity ISS will establish a new headquarters in the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) as the firm targets growth in its green energy offering.
The Scottish tech firm developing fully automated offshore search and rescue
Scottish technology firm Zelim has a simple mission statement at its heart, to “make unmanned search and rescue the industry standard”.
Orcadian agrees further loan extension with Shell
North Sea operator Orcadian Energy (AIM:ORCA) has announced an agreement for a further extension to its $1.4 million loan repayment to a Shell subsidiary.
Skills should be top of agenda post election, OPITO chief
The UK can position itself as a global leader in energy safety and competence with a renewed focus on skills and training, according to industry body OPITO.
‘Light on detail’: What do academic experts make of the UK election energy debate?
As the UK nears the end of an election campaign where energy policy has featured prominently, experts say the debate has been heavy on rhetoric but light on detail.