Major milestone as BP hits Clair Ridge first oil
Energy giant BP today delivered a huge boost to North Sea industry after announcing first oil from its Clair Ridge mega-project.
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Oil and Gas UK welcomes publication of draft Brexit deal
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has welcomed the long-awaited publication of the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement.
Updated: Exploration fears persist despite ‘encouraging’ UK licensing round
The UK oil industry’s regulator said today that it was “encouraged” by the response to the latest North Sea frontier licensing round.
UK oil industry to debate role in energy transition over breakfast
Senior oil and gas industry figures will lead a discussion about the sector's role in the transition to a low carbon economy at two events.
Zeal for production eclipses efforts to beef up North Sea reserves, OGA report says
UK North Sea operators’ zeal for production eclipsed efforts to add new reserves to the basin’s hydrocarbons basket last year, a new report said.
A fit new approach to decommissioning
For the uninitiated, there may not be any obvious connections between North Sea decommissioning and Crossfit – a high-intensity fitness programme – however Oil and Gas UK’s (OGUK’s) new decommissioning manager sees things differently.
‘No complacency’ over reduced reportable offshore incidents
We recently published our Health and Safety Report 2018. Our annual report reflects on safety performance in the last year and looks at a range of issues affecting industry.
Decom challenges to be addressed at industry event
Challenges around decommissioning for the oil and gas sector will be addressed at a major event later this month.
New book offers hope of fresh chapter in offshore diversity
We know the industry must build upon its efforts to recruit and retain a diversity of new talent if it is to realise its overarching ambition for the future – to add another generation of life to the basin through Vision 2035 – and great strides are already being taken with women across the industry making a positive, lasting impact.
Oil and Gas UK CEO wins award for Fellowship
Beaming family and friends looked proudly on from within the glittering ballroom in Aberdeen’s Hilton Treetops hotel yesterday as their loved ones graduated from the North East Scotland College.
Dragons Den event shows operators should be ‘more open’ to fresh thinking
Members of the North Sea operating community have said it needs to be more open to fresh thinking, following an Oil and Gas UK event.
OGUK manager launches book to ignite girls’ energy ambitions
An inspirational new book which shines a light on leading women in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry will be published tomorrow.
Share Fair highlights billion pound opportunities for suppliers
Billions of pounds worth of North Sea opportunities were highlighted at Oil and Gas UK’s (OGUK's) share fair in Aberdeen yesterday.
Interactive tool to prepare firms for future North Sea operations
Oil and Gas UK is to launch a new interactive tool to prepare businesses for future operations in the North Sea.
Almost 100 North Sea oil and gas releases last year, report says
There were almost 100 oil and gas releases in the North Sea last year, according to new figures.
Balmoral’s new centre a ‘step in right direction’ towards Vision 2035
UK oil and gas sector bosses have praised Balmoral Group for its brave investment in world-class subsea testing capabilities.
Optimism growing in Scotland’s oil and gas supply chain, top finance adviser says
Optimism is growing in Scotland’s oil and gas supply chain after several tough years brought about by low crude prices, a top finance adviser has said.
Innovation key to next phase of low-carbon shift, OGUK says
The times they are a-changing and the energy sector is changing more than most.
OGUK unveils new decommissioning team
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has set up its own team of decommissioning experts in a move which highlights the changing face of the North Sea energy industry.
UK government warns oil supply chain is ‘espionage target’
The UK government has warned that oil and gas suppliers are an ‘attractive espionage target’ for hackers.
OGA’s ‘use it or lose it’ warning to stagnant North Sea operators
A ‘use it or lose it’ warning has been issued as it emerged a number of top operators don’t have North Sea drilling plans.
‘There will be no miracles here’ says Oil and Gas UK on gradual recovery
Oil and Gas UK said “there will be no miracles here” as it yesterday outlined the cautious approach needed for the sector emerging from the downturn.
Hard Brexit ‘could lead to platforms being shut down’ warns Oil and Gas UK
A “hard Brexit” could lead to the shutdown of North Sea oil and gas platforms, Oil and Gas UK has warned.
Warning ‘squeezed’ North Sea suppliers will struggle to meet demand
A ‘potentially damaging’ squeeze on the North Sea supply chain could mean companies won't be able to meet an increase in demand within a few years, according to Oil and Gas UK.
Treasury ‘reaffirms commitment’ to North Sea
The UK Treasury has “reaffirmed” the UK government’s commitment to the North Sea in a visit to Aberdeen yesterday.