North Sea helicopter crash: Family of Scottish man “heartbroken”
The family of a British oil worker killed in a helicopter crash in Norway say they have been left “heartbroken” by his death.
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North Sea helicopter crash: Footage shows detached rotor
Footage has emerged of the rotor blade still spinning as it separated in the moments before a North Sea helicopter crash.
North Sea helicopter crash: Black box sent to England, formal identification of victims to begin
The first victims of the North Sea helicopter crash are expected to be identified today, as a Scottish man was confirmed to have been one of the passengers.
North Sea helicopter crash: All you need to know so far about the tragedy
Dozens of offshore helicopters were grounded after a Super Puma plunged into the North Sea killing 13 people.
North Sea helicopter crash: Schlumberger and WellTec staff on flight
Video: Footage from the scene of North Sea helicopter crash
Footage has emerged from the scene of a helicopter crash off the coast of Norway.
In pictures: North Sea helicopter crashes on Norwegian coast
The CHC helicopter returning from Statoil’s platform crashed on Norway’s rugged coastline, just 23km from Bergen’s Flesland airport. The aircraft was carrying 11 passengers and 2 crew. Norwegian emergency services mobilised after the copter came down at 11am UK time.
North Sea helicopter crash: Safety body mobilises emergency response
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has mobilised its emergency response team after a helicopter crash near to Bergen.
North Sea helicopter crash: What we know so far
A helicopter with 13 people on board has crashed off the coast of Norway. Emergency services are responding to the unfolding incident which happened at around 11am. According to Bloomberg, the helicopter had been coming back from the Gullfaks B platform when the incident happened. Here’s what we know about the incident so far:
Archer to cut up to 10% of workforce in UK, Norway and Argentina
Archer said it plans to make reductions to its headcount by up to 10% in the second quarter of the year from its operations in the UK, Norway and Argentina.
300 employees transfer to Archer after Odfjell loses Statoil contracts
Archer has struck a deal to employ hundreds of Odfjell employees after their jobs faced the axe following the loss of a number of contracts from Statoil.
Study shows huge potential of exploitable pumped hydro energy
A new study has revealed a massive 2,291GWh of development-ready sites with existing reservoirs for new pumped hydro energy storage plants in Europe
Norway’s biggest bank predicts surge in loan losses on oil price
DNB ASA expects loan losses to grow more than analysts estimated as Norway’s biggest bank adapts to the fallout of lower oil prices.
Teekay to cut up to 70 jobs in Norway
Teekay Offshore Petroleum said up to 70 positions are to go from the company after a contract with Repsol comes to an end in August.
Aker posts profit drop on oil slowdown
Aker Solutions saw its revenue decline by NOK2billion in the first quarter of the year compared with 2015 amid the continued oil price decline.
Court rules union can bring class action against drilling firm
A Norwegian district court has opened the way for all 229 employees who were dismissed from Norwegian drilling company COSL via email on 30 June last year to participate in a class action against the firm.
NOV makes 520 job losses in Norway
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has made a further 520 redundancies in Norway.
Odfjell Drilling to make 200 job cuts
Odfjell Drilling said it will reduce its headcount by 200 positions.
PSA warns no way to check rig safety after oil worker’s death
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has asked companies to assess their rigs following the death of a worker on the COSL Innovator last year.
Sequa Petroleum pulls out of Gina Krog, Ivar Aasen deals
Sequa Petroleum has called off planned acquisitions in the Gina Krog and Ivar Aasen fields.
Statoil gets permit for drilling of wildcat well
Statoil has been granted a permit by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) for the drilling of a wildcat well.
Preziosos Linjebygg to reduce headcount by 70 jobs
Norwegian company Preziosos Linjebygg said it will reduce its headcount by 70 positions.
DEA Norway warned “clock is ticking” for Zidane project
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum has warned Dea Norway and associates to put forward a plan for the Zidane project soon.
Women in senior oil and gas jobs on the rise in Norway
The number of women in senior positions in oil and gas roles in Norway has risen to 21%, new figures show.
NPD issues rallying call for more exploration
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a rallying cry for more exploration to recover resources.