BP and HSE face-off over North Sea lifeboat training concerns
Oil and gas giant BP is understood to be at loggerheads with a UK safety authority over how it is preparing North Sea workers for lifeboat evacuation.
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New OGUK board members to drive North Sea ‘competitiveness and energy transition’
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has said its two new boardroom appointments will be tasked with boltering ongoing efforts at increasing North Sea competitiveness and leading the charge toward the UK's net zero emissions target.
New gender measures welcomed by sector but ‘still work to be done’
New measures set out by the UK Government to increase gender equality have been firmly welcomed by the sector, but Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) warned there was "still more work to be done" to improve diversity.
OGUK focussing in on mental health and safety
One in four people in the UK will experience a diagnosable mental health problem in their lives, according to leading mental health charity, Mind.
‘No winners’ from BP-Greenpeace North Sea battle, OGUK say
"No winners" have resulted from a 12-day North Sea standoff involving BP and climate group Greenpeace, accordinging to the representative body for the oil and gas sector.
‘I agree’ with climate protestors, Shell North Sea boss says
A Shell North Sea boss has said he "agrees" with many of the climate campaigners who took to the streets of the UK's major cities in April.
Lord Duncan tells north-east energy sector ‘we’re all on the same team’
Former BP policy analyst Lord Duncan has told north-east energy firms to remember that they are "all on the same team" if they are to pull together in the same direction on climate targets.
Energy sector moving in right direction ‘but not fast enough’ for effective transition, climate strategist claims
The UK energy sector is moving in the right direction "but not fast enough" to achieve an effective transition to net zero carbon emissions, according to a top climate strategist.
‘Shortage of women’ blamed for North Sea gender pay gap
Energy chiefs have insisted a shortage of women looking to join the sector is partly to blame for the gender pay gap in the north-east.
New finds add to confidence over shelf life
We’ve had encouraging exploration news recently with two exciting discoveries, Glendronach and Glengorm, proving that significant oil and gas resources still exist on the UK Continental Shelf.
Aberdeen women’s business network appoints new chief
An Aberdeen-based female-led business network last night announced the appointment of a new chairwoman.
Flagship event to focus on North Sea ‘balance’ with climate change
Oil and Gas UK has revealed its 2019 flagship event will focus on striking a “balance” between maximising North Sea recovery and meeting climate change targets.
Flimsy procedures to blame for leaks, watchdog says
Weaknesses in procedures aimed at preventing major North Sea gas leaks have been identified in a review by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Aker Solutions boss appointed to OGUK board
A boss at Aker Solutions has been appointed to the board of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
Sector must ‘tell the story of our industry’ to attract girls, oil worker warns
Oil worker and author Katy Heidenreich believes the oil and gas sector needs to robustly “tell the story of our industry” to attract today’s best and brightest young women.
Nearly 300 tonnes of oil and chemicals ‘accidentally released’ into North Sea in 2017
Nearly 300 tonnes of oil and chemicals accidentally spilled into the North Sea in 2017, according to a new environmental report.
Scottish Government needs to ‘act now’ on energy transition, warns Green’s Harvie
The Scottish Government needs to "act now" on the energy transition if it wants to hit ambitious emissions reduction targets, according to the leader of the Scottish Greens.
UK oil and gas ‘ready to support’ carbon capture, OGUK say
The UK offshore oil and gas sector is "ready to support" carbon capture and storage (CCUS), the boss of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has revealed.
No ‘sector deal’ means no delivery of Vision 2035, warns former North Sea chief
No sector deal also means no delivery of Vision 2035, a former North Sea chief will warn today in evidence to the Scottish affairs committee at Westminster.
BP win big as North Sea safety award winners recognised
The winners of the 2018 Offshore Safety Awards were recognised yesterday at an event held in Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC).
New supply chain event launched by Oil and Gas UK
A revamped event aimed at highlighting oil and gas supply chain opportunities was launched by Oil and Gas UK in Great Yarmouth yesterday.
Peer urges more incentives for oil and gas search
A leading north-east politician has claimed that more UK Government investment is needed for oil and gas exploration.
Scholarships offered for RGU petroleum data course
An Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) subsidiary is offering two scholarships for Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Data Management.
Walter Thain to head up Three60 Energy’s North Sea operations
A fledgling energy service group today announced the appointment of Walter Thain as its North Sea chief executive.
Apache marks 15 years at Forties field with chaplaincy donation
The UK Oil and Gas Chaplaincy is set to receive a £50,000 donation as Apache Corporation celebrates the 15-year acquisition anniversary of the Forties field.