Maersk Drilling wins £6.2m contract for North Sea appraisal well
Maersk Drilling has won a £6.2million contract to drill an appraisal well at a central North Sea field.
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‘Strong likelihood’ of climate protesters at Offshore Europe
The Offshore Europe conference chairman has said there is a “strong likelihood” that climate change protesters will target the biennial showcase in Aberdeen this week.
OGTC working to ‘debunk’ idea of industry reluctance on tech adoption
Since opening two-and-a-half years ago, the boss of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) believes it has come some way to “debunk” the concept the UK industry is reluctant to try new ideas.
‘Eddie the Eagle’ to bring tales of tenacity to Subsea UK event
Celebrated underdog Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will discuss the value of persevering “even through the toughest of times” at an offshore industry event this week.
Oceaneering unveils plans to consolidate Aberdeen operations with new base
Oceaneering has announced plans to consolidate its seven Aberdeen offices into a new location.
‘Tracking Transition’ event spotlights climate change pressure on oil firms
Growing pressure around climate change for the global energy industry, including the UK North Sea, was brought into focus at an industry event last night.
Greenpeace rig protest highlights operators’ climate concerns
Greenpeace’s recent occupation of a North Sea rig highlights some of the immediate and practical concerns firms have on climate change, according to a lawyer.
Aberdeen student urges oil firms to showcase transition efforts
An Aberdeen student spoke last night of how oil firms need to showcase their energy transition efforts in order to attract the next generation.
Getting to Offshore Europe: Buses, travel info and parking
Exhibitors and visitors alike are expected to turn up in droves for Offshore Europe at P&J Live next week.
Offshore oil division gets 275% profits boost at James Fisher
James Fisher and Sons, the marine services group with a string of businesses in the north-east, said its offshore oil division has recorded a 275% boost in profits.
Updated: Petrofac ‘well positioned’ for 2019 amid first-half profit
Energy services firm Petrofac said it was “well positioned” for the remainder of 2019, but warned of a drop in revenues ahead.
Africa’s largest oil producer fears fiscal crisis
Africa’s largest oil producer could run out of money if it doesn’t boost revenues urgently.
Petrofac wins decommissioning work at two North Sea fields
Petrofac has been handed a decommissioning contract for wells at two fields in the central North Sea.
Valaris announces £69m of new work including North Sea extension with Total
Rig operator Valaris has announced a series of new awards worth a combined £69million, including a North Sea extension with Total.
‘Waiting’ energy sector urged to prepare now for Brexit
Firms in Scotland's energy sector have been urged to stop waiting and "prepare now" for the potential impact of Brexit.
Search for ‘mix of grey and green’ to create high-growth energy firms
The search is one for “a mix of grey and green” industry professionals to create new, highly-scalable businesses in the energy sector.
Maersk Drilling ‘delivering’ on 2019 plan despite challenging times, says CEO
Maersk Drilling’s chief executive said yesterday the firm is “delivering” on its 2019 strategy despite a slump in first half profits.
Pensions row as ConocoPhillips leaves ‘appalling legacy’ amid North Sea exit
US energy major Conoco Phillips has been accused of leaving an “appalling legacy” as it exits the North Sea after 50 years.
Growth drive sees Dutch firm WellGear open new UK base
A Dutch well services firm has made a multi-million pound investment in a new UK base in Aberdeenshire.
Maersk Drilling ‘on track’ despite drop in earnings
Maersk Drilling has said it is “on track” to deliver its 2019 goals despite a £4m pre-tax loss for the first half of the year.
‘New perspectives’ as Subsea Expo 2020 looks beyond oil and gas
Next year’s Subsea Expo will be focussed on new opportunities across the underwater industry, “not just oil and gas and renewables”.
Three running for award celebrating women in energy industry
Three people are in the running for the prestigious Dr Mildred Dresselhaus Award, which celebrates the role of women in the energy industry.
Aberdeen Harbour hails surge of imports thanks to rising oil price
Aberdeen Harbour has hailed a burst of new activity thanks to the rising oil price.
Updated: HSE stats reveal 235 dangerous occurrences in UK North Sea last year
New figures published by the UK’s safety regulator have revealed there were 235 dangerous occurrences in the North Sea last year.
Equinor looks to Rosebank and Bressay projects after Mariner
Equinor will look to develop its Rosebank and Bressay projects in the North Sea once production levels have been ramped up at the new Mariner field.