VAR in football shows equipment alone doesn’t help if not used correctly
Whatever walk of life we’re in, new technology is being implemented all the time.
Oil and Gas UK
Oil industry’s talent pipeline slows to a trickle
Oil companies have a problem, and his name is Robert Paver.
OGUK holds event to tempt new blood into the industry
More than 100 interns from 20 companies working in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry were challenged to help find solutions to the UK’s net zero ambitions at an event hosted by OGUK last night.
OGA says first Wells Strategy a ‘game changer’
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has today published its first ever strategy outlining how the industry must work together to improve the performance of wells.
North Sea delivering ‘stable’ environmental performance, OGUK report says
The UK oil and gas industry is delivering “stable” environmental performance while increasing production, a flagship report claimed.
Vision 2035 offers ‘solution’ to UK’s energy challenge
Climate change and the energy transition have competed for media attention recently, pushing Brexit-focused news off the front page and giving us the ideal opportunity to highlight why our industry is going to be needed now more than ever.
UK oil industry getting ‘very good’ at decommissioning, OGA boss says
The UK oil and gas industry is starting to get “very good” at decommissioning, the sector’s top regulator said yesterday.
Updated: Industry chief says Greenpeace ‘undermining’ its own credibility with rig protest
An oil industry leader has accused Greenpeace of “undermining its own credibility” by reviving its protest on an oil rig in Cromarty Firth.
OGUK to weigh up oil industry support for net-zero emissions proposals
Industry body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) will sound out its members about supporting calls for more ambitious British Government climate change targets.
Energy transition progress ‘inextricably linked’ to diversity drive, OGUK chief says
The UK oil sector’s quest to improve diversity and inclusion among the workforce will not be forgotten about as the energy transition debate gathers steam, an industry chief said yesterday.
Neptune boss urges Aberdeen to drive ‘collective action’ on climate change
The executive chairman of Neptune Energy has urged Aberdeen's energy sector to drive "collective action" on climate change.
Industry failing to meet climate change expectations, warns OGUK boss
The head of Oil and Gas UK has warned the industry that it is not meeting the expectations of society around climate change.
Industry must address ‘real and present danger’ of climate change, warns OGUK chief
Oil and Gas UK’s CEO will insist the industry must address the “real and present danger” of climate change at a major conference in Aberdeen later.
Smarter North Sea exploration promises big rewards
When we published our Business Outlook earlier this year, there was clear evidence of the building momentum around exploration.
Founder of Aberdeen Medical Services announces retirement
A leading Aberdeen occupational health provider has announced the retirement of its founder after almost three decades at the helm.
Vision 2035 to play crucial role in energy transition, oil chiefs say
UK oil chiefs believe their “vision” for the future can play a crucial role in tackling one of the biggest challenges ever faced – the energy transition.
Our vision, our future
Our industry’s contribution is needed now more than ever.
OGUK director ready to stoke up debate at EV breakfast event
An industry leader will look to stoke up the conversation about the UK oil and gas supply chain's ability to prosper in a “new reality” at a sell-out event during OTC week in Houston.
Showcasing UK talent at OTC
‘Going the distance’ is the theme of OTC this year as the annual conference celebrates its 50th anniversary – a pivotal exhibition for the UK oil and gas industry to showcase its capabilities on an international stage.
Prime Minister backs Aberdeen subsea engineering hub
Theresa May will today announce UK Government backing for a multi-million-pound Aberdeen underwater engineering hub to help the oil industry diversify into green energy.
Industry report shows ‘scary and disappointing’ progress on gender balance
A new report for the UK oil and gas industry shows a “scary and disappointing” lack of progress on gender diversity, according to a Wood boss.
Big hitters to speak at OGUK annual conference
Oil & Gas UK today confirmed the line-up for the opening day of its annual conference, being held at Aberdeen’s Exhibition and Conference Centre from June 4-6.
Conoco deal gives us ‘potential to chase’ says Chrysaor boss
US oil firm ConocoPhillips has agreed a £2billion deal to sell its North Sea assets to Chrysaor.
Chrysaor, BHGE and Carjon-NRG join North Sea efficiency taskforce
Oil and Gas UK has appointed three new members to its taskforce to improve efficiency and collaboration in the North Sea.
North Sea operators must work with suppliers or risk becoming ‘second-class’
North Sea operators must treat oilfield service (OFS) firms with care or they could end up becoming “second-class clients” in a tightening market, an industry figure has said.