SPE celebrates 50 years in Aberdeen
The Aberdeen section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) celebrated its half-centenary with a knees up in the Granite City’s Music Hall.
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OEUK boss named Offshore Europe 2025 chair
Trade body chief executive, David Whitehouse, will chair Offshore Europe 2025 and the executive committee for SPE ahead of the event, set for Aberdeen.
Offshore Europe 2025: ‘Reflecting the change’ in industry
This year saw the return of Aberdeen’s flagship energy show, Offshore Europe, after four years away and there was a lot to consider when putting together the 50th-anniversary event.
Capital gains for Aberdeen delegation at ADIPEC
It was great to have Offshore Europe return to Aberdeen for the first time in four years at the start of September.
‘The bikinis may be gone’ but diversity is still an issue at Offshore Europe
Aberdeen cross-industry gender equality group AXIS Network has published a scathing assessment of the lack of diversity shown at Offshore Europe, held in Aberdeen this month.
‘Around 30,000’ people attended ‘electric’ Offshore Europe 2023
For the first time since before the Covid pandemic, Offshore Europe returned to Aberdeen this week to mark its 50th anniversary with delegates and exhibitors singing the praises of the industry event.
Podcast: What’s holding up the North Sea’s £200bn prize? – with David Whitehouse
A “colossal” £200bn could be spent in the UK North Sea by 2030, but about half of that is in investment doldrums over political uncertainty.
UK political parties are united in long term transition approach, Offshore Europe hears
This year has seen the UK’s political parties go toe to toe in the debate surrounding energy transition, however, OEUK’s Jenny Stanning asks are party views “really that different?”.
UK ‘completely uncompetitive’ for oil and gas investment, says EnQuest CEO
EnQuest (LON: ENQ) CEO Amjad Bseisu has warned that the UK is “completely uncompetitive” for upstream oil and gas investment.
Harbour Energy having ‘difficulty’ with major North Sea electrification scheme
A mammoth North Sea electrification scheme – targeted for start-up in 2028 - is proving a tough nut to crack.
Questions ahead for the next Offshore Europe
Columnist Dick Winchester questions what is in store for SPE Offshore Europe following its 50th anniversary.
Gallery: Offshore Europe 2023 has caught the Love Bug
Offshore Europe has made its much-anticipated return to the Granite City with exhibitors bringing their A-game to attract attention.
‘And John Lewis will come back into town…’: Ithaca boss talks up high street boost of Cambo and Rosebank
The chair of Ithaca Energy has talked up the economic benefits of backing the Cambo and Rosebank projects for local economies, including a potential high street resurgence.
Maximising economic recovery of North Sea remains UK Gov strategy, says energy minister
But he wouldn’t comment on Equinor’s Rosebank oilfield, which is still awaiting government approval.
‘Let the show begin!’: Aberdeen leaders champion oil and gas as Offshore Europe gets underway
Aberdeen business and political leaders underlined their support for the city’s oil and gas industry as the Offshore Europe conference officially kicked off.
Anas Sarwar challenged to face oil and gas industry at Offshore Europe
The Scottish Labour leader is facing calls to attend the major industry event following concerns over Labour's plan to end North Sea exploration.
OEUK all set for an inspiring Offshore Europe
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Aberdeen last hosted Offshore Europe. Since 2019, we’ve weathered a global pandemic, witnessed the impact of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and seen energy become a hot topic in political and public debate.
Podcast: Offshore Europe, IRA and OilyFans
It’s almost upon us! No, not Xmas - Offshore Europe is arriving in Aberdeen. The team talk projections of £50m economic value for the city and give their tourism tips for the north-east.
TotalEnergies’ Payer talks skills, safety and diversification in North Sea
UK managing director Nicolas Payer on TotalEnergies' multi-energy plan for the region, and having 'no regrets' on sharing footage of the Storm Otto safety incident on Elgin-Franklin.
Offshore Europe 50: Innovation is in the north-east’s DNA
For the last fifty years, the North Sea energy industry has been synonymous with endeavour, innovation, and achievement.
Offshore Europe attendees told not to forget about workers’ mental health
Those attending the landmark Offshore Europe conference in Aberdeen this week are being urged to keep the mental health of workers at the forefront of their minds.
The landscape of mental health is changing but there’s more to be done
Fifty years ago, Offshore Europe first came to Aberdeen, and this month, the world renowned exhibition and conference marks its special 50th birthday.
Reframing of energy debate urged at Offshore Europe preview event
“The debate shouldn’t be oil and gas versus renewables. It should be oil and gas plus renewables."
Gateway Event To Celebrate Landmark on Offshore Europe Eve
A renowned business event that celebrates links between the North East of Scotland and Norway will mark its tenth anniversary on the eve of the forthcoming 50th Offshore Europe.
Offshore Europe to bring ‘more than £50 million to the north-east economy’
The long-awaited return of Offshore Europe is not just impacting energy firms, local business experts say the event will bring "more than £50 million" to the Granite City.