Mental health should be a key focus offshore, says wellbeing campaigner
“You will never hear of someone stopping the job because of their mental health,” says Steve Beedie, a wellbeing campaigner for the offshore industry.
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Director rejoins Deloitte’s Aberdeen team
Deloitte has further boosted its Aberdeen-based practice with the announcement that Sarah McGavin has rejoined the firm as an audit director.
Independent Oil and Gas targets farm-out as Harvey drilling gets underway
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) is targeting a major payday as it starts drilling its Harvey prospect in the North Sea.
Pioneering microbe tech could ‘kick North Sea decom down the track’
A pioneering new microbial technology which will soon be trialled in the UK North Sea could add decades to the basin’s lifespan, saving jobs and “kicking decommissioning down the track”.
Chocolate firm founder to spotlight diversity at Offshore Europe
The co-founder of a multi-million pound chocolate enterprise will spotlight issues around diversity and inclusion at Offshore Europe.
Barclays opens tech lab as part of Aberdeen’s diversification drive
Aberdeen’s entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to diversify the north-east economy has encouraged Barclays to open its second Scottish Eagle Lab.
Low carbon energy eclipsing oil and gas in academic circles
The push to find low-carbon energy solutions is gaining momentum in the academic world and eclipses the effort being directed towards oil and gas and coal-related research by universities.
China’s energy strategy takes the long view
When you take the long view of history, trade wars become skirmishes and even Brexit will be seen as a ship that passed in the early 21st Century night.
Untapped ‘clusters’ present two billion barrel prize for North Sea
The North Sea energy industry could recover another two billion barrels of oil if operators can collaborate on untapped discoveries, according to a new study.
Centrifuges Un-Limited toasts £1million of new contract awards
Aberdeen-based Centrifuges Un-Limited has toasted a series of new contract awards worth more than £1million since the start of the year.
DNV GL to call for outdated safety processes to ‘move with the times’
DNV GL will call for an updated system to prevent major accident hazards in the energy industry during Offshore Europe next month.
Katoni appoints industry stalwart as new chairman
Aberdeen-headquartered Katoni Engineering has appointed an industry stalwart as its new chairman.
UK has lost out over energy research and development
In 2013 I had the honour of being a member of Scotland’s Independent Expert Commission on Oil and Gas.
EV targets record revenue as it opens Eastern Hemisphere hub
An oil services firm is expecting record revenue levels this year as it opens a new base in Aberdeen for work across the Eastern Hemisphere.
3T Energy and Survivex now virtually indivisible
The boss at 3T Energy Group said the training and technology organisation had “nailed” the integration of Aberdeen-based survival training firm Survivex.
Patience paid off for Oceaneering
Many of the electronic tablets equipped with software for offshore inspection work in the last few years were ineffective, according to a boss at energy service firm Oceaneering.
Business rates drive oilfield services firm out of Aberdeen after 30 years
An oilfield services firm has been forced to leave Aberdeen after more than 30 years in the city.
Oil demand reinforces pressure for well specialists to get it right, says Expro
Pressure on oil and gas well infrastructure continues to be challenged by ever increasing global demand.
Private equity fuels oil and gas deals in second quarter
Oil and gas transactions have remained steady throughout Q2 2019 with significant activity among operators as the focus continues to be on the divestment of non-core assets.
VIDEO: Mystery ROV washes up on beach
A video has emerged online of an ROV which has been washed up on an unknown beach.
Bristow files reorganisation plan following Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Bristow Group has filed a reorganisation plan after entering the US-style Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in May.
CHC Helicopter announces hunt for new acquisitions
CHC has announced it is on the trail for an acquisition opportunity in the helicopter market.
Valaris hails ‘significant progress’ since Ensco-Rowan merger
Valaris has said it has made “significant progress” since the merger of Ensco and Rowan earlier this year.
Shell completes £1.4bn sale of upstream business in Denmark
Norwegian energy firm Noreco has completed a £1.4billion deal to buy Shell’s assets in the Danish North Sea.
Offshore Europe 2019 represents ‘bounce back’ says new director
The new boss overseeing Offshore Europe has vowed to “beat the drum” for North Sea oil production amid a rising focus on climate change efforts.