Election result uncertainty untimely for oil sector, de Leeuw says
An oil industry veteran has said the general election result was likely to create "significant uncertainty" at a time when the North Sea needs stability.
Robert Gordon University
RGU unveils plans for decommissioning skills centre at OTC
Robert Gordon University (RGU) unveiled its plans for a global centre of excellence for late life management and decommissioning in the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen ahead the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston yesterday.
RGU to host Houston event ahead of OTC
Robert Gordon University (RGU) will host an event ahead of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston this year.
UK Government on right track after Budget, de Leeuw says
An oil industry veteran said it was good news that the UK Government has acknowledged the current decommissioning tax system isn't working for North Sea industry.
Mental health expert warns of more accidents offshore due to North Sea downturn
A mental health expert has warned the downturn in the oil and gas industry could lead to more accidents offshore.
Aberdeen golfer emerges from oil crisis with hole in one
He was the Aberdeen golfer who crashed into the rough last year amid the oil and gas crisis.
De Leeuw hopeful Opec deal will inspire investors
An oil industry veteran said he hoped Opec's agreement on output would boost confidence among oil companies and attract more investment.
Decom Series: New simulator to ‘massively reduce’ well decommissioning costs
A new piece of kit that could strip down decommissioning costs is expected to be in Aberdeen in time for Christmas.
Scottish Government would be “foolish” to reject fracking, petroleum professor says
A top energy professor said yesterday that the Scottish Government would be “foolish” to permanently ban fracking.
Oil industry expert warns of North Sea drilling washout in 2017
An oil and gas industry veteran yesterday warned that 2017 would be another washout for North Sea drilling unless investment is secured quickly.
RGU and Merlin ERD unite to offer intensive drilling course
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has joined forces with Perth-based well engineering firm Merlin ERD to offer an intensive oil and gas drilling course.
Oil firms among those benefitting from RGU big data project
A government-backed initiative to help companies exploit the value of data has celebrated its first year of operation in Aberdeen.
RGU wins funds to draw up training programme for Indian oil and gas workers
The UK Government has awarded Robert Gordon University (RGU) funding to identify and close skills gaps in India’s energy sector.
RGU to help Mexico close oil and gas skills gap
Robert Gordon University (RGU) will help Mexico close the skills gap in its oil and gas industry after the UK Government awarded it funding for the project.
North Sea transition skills fund “still valuable”
An oil industry leader has said Scottish Government plans to funnel jobless oil and gas workers into teaching could be “very valuable”.
Decom Offshore 2016: North Sea can become world leader in decommissioning
The UK North Sea has the chance to become a world leader in decommissioning practice, according to a leading industry figure.
Petroleum data course launches at RGU
A north-east university has teamed up with an oil and gas data specialist to launch a new course as demand for information management grows despite the decline in oil prices.
Tech Tuesday: Could the canteen fridge pose an energy security threat?
As if rogue governments, Anonymous vigilantes and international terrorists didn't pose enough of a cyber-security threat, it seems the humble fridge may be placed on the watch list if the Internet of Things takes hold in the energy industry.
2016 shaping up to be a tough year for oil and gas graduates
2016 will be a "super tough" year to graduate for students studying oil and gas related subjects, according to the head of the University of Aberdeen's energy institute.
RGU job cuts will threaten teaching quality union warns
The University and College Union (UCU) has warned that cutting staff numbers at Robert Gordon University will threaten teaching quality and undermine efforts to recruit more students.
RGU reducing headcount by 100 due to oil downturn
Around 100 jobs are expected to go at Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University as it tries to cut operating costs by £6 million.
De Leeuw: The sector’s $1.3trillion question
Who would have thought in the summer of 2014 that the industry would long for the oil price to recover to $61 per barrel?
Osborne’s shale push makes no sense with oil price so low
In a performance that most magicians could only dream of aspiring towards, Chancellor George Osborne delivered an alleged austerity autumn statement that both mesmerised and left red-faced the Chairman Mao little red book-waving Labour opposition.
Energy Institute highlights the work of top engineering students
Outstanding engineering students will present their theses to a panel of distinguished judges as the Energy Institute in Aberdeen hosts its annual competition to find the best academic paper.
Aberdeen gas to liquid firm goes into administration
A company formed to commercialise technology that promised to make remote gas finds more economic to exploit has gone into administration.