Warning given on ‘yes’ vote’s impact on North Sea
The UK's new energy minister has claimed that oil and gas leaders around the world are worried about Scottish independence - and that a "yes" vote would damage North Sea investment.
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£10bn offshore tax raid mistake, says minister
UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has admitted that last year's £10billion tax raid on the offshore sector was a "mistake" - and confirmed his department had been bypassed by the Treasury.
Big plans for North Sea oil
Prime Minister David Cameron has outlined his plans to put North Sea oil and gas at the heart of a "modern industrial strategy".
Regulatory confidence? Whatever is that?
Ever since the 85N Miller tragedy in April 2009 I've become increasingly anxious about the regulatory regime governing helicopter operations in the North Sea.
Oil and gas deal begins ‘new wave’ of investment
The UK Government has hailed the beginning of a "new wave" of investment in the North Sea oil and gas industry after approving a £1.6billion scheme.
Demand for engineering courses reaches all-time high
Demand from school leavers for careers in engineering has shot up, according to Aberdeen's two universities.
Archer signs another big deal
Oilfield service business Archer has signed a second major North Sea deal in the space of two days.
Spotlight on tax regime over future of oil and gas
The industry body for the offshore sector said yesterday that "huge uncertainty" hangs over forecasts for the price of oil in coming decades.
‘Tax rises for oil and gas if Scots go solo’
Chief Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander will claim today that oil and gas taxes could be increased in an independent Scotland.
Kittiwake still going strong after new operators revive its fortunes
When the first offshore workers started producing oil on Kittiwake in 1990 they could not have expected their successors to still be on the platform more than 20 years later.
P&W keeping up with legal trends
Aberdeen commercial-law firm Paull & Williamsons has a team of five at OTC.
Total knew of gas leak fears four weeks ago
FEARS were raised about the leaking well at Total's stricken Elgin platform four weeks ago, the Press and Journal can reveal today.
Further incentives in pipeline
Chief Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander said ministers are already working with the offshore sector on further incentives to boost North Sea investment.
Talks over possiblestrikes
North Sea offshore workers have met union leaders to discuss potential strike action in the fight for paid holidays.
North Sea ‘crunch’ on way, energy chief warns
Britain faces an "energy crunch" if steps are not taken to help its offshore sector, an industry leader warned yesterday.
North Sea will not be sidelined in race for green energy – minister
The UK's latest energy minister, the 12th under Labour since 1997, yesterday pledged not to allow the North Sea oil and gas industry to become a Cinderella in the push for renewable energy and a low-carbon economy.
Reflex takes bull by horns over safe crew transfer
MARINE personnel-transfer specialist Reflex Marine, of Aberdeen, launched its latest system for the offshore sector yesterday.
UK oil sector urged to look east
THE Balkans could hold the key to resolving skills shortages in the North Sea offshore sector, according to a company specialising in business and recruitment links with the region.