OGA intervenes on Spirit-Neptune dispute as North Sea gas project faces delay
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has intervened in a commercial dispute between two operators which has led to the delay of a new North Sea project.
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Acteon takes on 177 Proserv workers in purchase of field tech business
Subsea firm Acteon has taken on 177 workers from Proserv amid an acquisition of its field technology services (FTS) business.
Centurion Group considers stock market flotation in long term plans for growth
An Aberdeen headquartered oil and gas firm is considering floating on a public market as part of its long term growth plans.
Exploration: Oil finds in Greater Edvard Grieg area
Westwood Global Energy reports that there were five active exploration wells and two active appraisal wells as of June 25. Since the last report, six wells have spudded and four have completed.
Helicopter safety should leave no stone unturned
With North Sea helicopter safety in the spotlight, there will doubtless be many offshore workers once again spooked by having to commute to their places of work using a mode of transport that they would not ordinarily choose.
Hydrogen economy could insulate Scotland from volatile oil price
In the week or so before I sat down at my desk to write this column, four important and potentially linked events took place.
How to overcome barriers to valid communication in the workplace
It’s no secret that communication is fundamental to effective leadership, a productive workforce and a successful business. Barriers arise, however, when we fail to consider what makes for good communication or rely too heavily on technology to get the job done.
North Sea firms need to reconnect beach with offshore, says HSE chief
North Sea oil companies have grasped the need to “reconnect” teams on the “beach” with those offshore, a health and safety chief has said.
Equinor makes new oil discovery at Oseberg
Equinor has made a "profitable oil discovery" at its Oseberg area in the Norwegian North Sea.
Act of remembrance planned for Piper Alpha anniversary
A memorial trust is planning an “informal” act of remembrance in Aberdeen this weekend to mark 31 years since the Piper Alpha disaster.
Mix of clinical and safety roles can benefit offshore sector
Combining a mixture of clinical and safety responsibilities can, in the right circumstances, be extremely effective and perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the offshore oil and gas sector.
BP says some of its oil ‘won’t see the light of day’
Oil companies are under increasing pressure to bring fuel to market faster and cheaper, leading BP Plc to conclude some of its resources “won’t see the light of day,” according to its head of strategy.
EnscoRowan to change name to Valaris
The world’s largest offshore drilling firm EnscoRowan has announced plans to change its name to Valaris.
Diving boss reflects on 30 years of North Sea health and safety
Reflecting on safety, diving contractor KD Marine’s managing director, Hamish Petersen, thinks back to a lecture at Aberdeen University around a decade ago titled “Is HSE going to be the end of the North Sea?”
Alba Power bought by Swiss engineering giant Sulzer
Aberdeenshire-based gas turbine firm Alba Power has been bought by Swiss engineering giant Sulzer.
Former soldier to address mental health ‘burnouts’ in Aberdeen’s oil industry
A former soldier is putting on an event this week to help address high levels of mental health “burnouts” in Aberdeen’s oil and gas industry.
Weatherford files for bankruptcy protection
The oilfield services company Weatherford International filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, after struggling to assimilate the companies it bought during a quest for growth, taking on too much debt and fighting to recover from falling oil prices in 2014 that hammered the energy industry.
Workers have ‘lost faith’ in employers’ commitment to safety, says union boss
Many offshore workers have “lost faith” in employers’ commitment to safety standards, a union boss said.
RockRose completes acquisition of Marathon Oil’s UK business
RockRose Energy has completed its acquisition of Marathon Oil’s UK business.
Data ‘transforming’ safety improvements for offshore helicopters
Data is “transforming” the offshore helicopter industry’s ability to deliver safety improvements “faster and better”, an aviation sector leader has said.
Perenco submits decommissioning plan for Pickerill platforms
Perenco has submitted proposals to decommission its Pickerill platforms in the North Sea.
DP World acquires Topaz in £845m deal
Ports operator DP World has acquired offshore vessel business Topaz Energy and Marine for £845million.
Cluff launches Dewar farm-out and identifies BP platform for development
Cluff Natural Resources (CLNR) has launched a farm out process for its Dewar prospect and identified a BP platform as a means of development.
Mental health claims increased with oil downturn
About a third of claims for medical or sickness benefits are related to mental health issues, often resulting from stress.
Recruitment on the cards for HydraWell
Recruitment in Aberdeen is on the cards for Norwegian firm HydraWell.