Shetland scrap yard set to create four jobs
At least four jobs are to be created at the former 60 North Recycling site at Lerwick’s Rova Head after it opened for business again this week.
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Scottish ports ‘not competitive’ as first major spike in decom work looms, Westwood Global says
The £60billion North Sea decommissioning market is on the cusp of its first major cycle, a new report said.
Passenger plane and military jet in near-miss off Shetland
A military jet from a giant American aircraft carrier caused the pilot of a Loganair passenger plane heading to Shetland to descend for fear of collision, a probe has revealed.
Timeline: 25 years on from Braer oil spill
The Braer oil tanker ran aground in Shetland 25 years ago today after its engines failed. The timeline below plots some of the key events and issues that arose in the years that followed.
Major wind farm plan for Shetland island of Yell
Plans for a 63-turbine windfarm on the Shetland island of Yell have been unveiled.
Ofgem rejects Shetland power cable plans
The UK's energy regulator has turned down plans for a subsea electricity distribution link between Shetland and mainland UK.
Aker workers vote for strike over Shetland gas plant pay dispute
Workers at a major gas plant in Shetland have voted for strike action over a pay dispute with energy service company Aker Solutions.
Shetland to go on grid at expense of power station
Shetland will be connected to the National Grid for the first time in five years, but at the expense of island jobs at the power station.
North Sea decommissioning contract creates 35 jobs in Shetland
The decommissioning of a North Sea platform will create 35 jobs in Shetland.
EnQuest back in the black
EnQuest chief executive Amjad Bseisu said yesterday he expected North Sea mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity to increase in 2017.
Breaking: North Sea worker airlifted
A North Sea worker has been airlifted to hospital after falling ill offshore.
Shetland port hit by oil slump
The oil and gas slump has taken a toll on Shetland’s main commercial port in the first half of 2016 although a record cruising season means Lerwick Harbour’s ship has still come in.
BP delivers economic blow to Shetland
BP has axed a £500million project which would have created hundreds of jobs and delivered a significant economic boost for Shetland.
In pictures: Glen Lyon sets sail to North Sea
The Glen Lyon FPSO is expected to arrive at its new home in waters offshore Shetland on Sunday.
Shetland Facilities Management wins £10m BP contract
An independent facilities manager on Shetland has won a three year contact from oil major BP thought to be worth £10million.
Total promises to stem flow from flare stack from Sullom Voe
Shetland Gas Plant operators Total have promised to stem the flow of black smoke pouring out of their recently-commissioned flare stack at Sullom Voe.
Sumburgh crash survivor says he feels “no anger” towards helicopter pilots
A survivor of a helicopter crash said he felt "no anger" after it was found pilot error was most likely responsible for the fatal incident, which left four people dead.
Further jobs to go at Shetland airport due to oil slump
Another 17 jobs are to go at Scatsta Airport due to a sharp reduction in offshore activity in the wake of falling global oil prices.
Teekay hit with improvement notice for Petrojarl FPSO
An improvement notice has been issued to Teekay for its Petrojarl FPSO (floating, production, storage and offloading) vessel being used on the Foinaven oilfield.
Total’s £3.5billion gas development upsets Shetland fishers
Shetland fishing chiefs have accused French oil and gas giant Total of inaction over dangers faced by boats in Yell Sound.
NOF Energy gives helping hand to Shetland supply chain
NOF Energy, the UK business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables sectors, is helping Shetland-based energy sector supply chain businesses access new markets.
High winds halt tanker berthings at Sullom Voe
Oil tanker berthings at the Sullom Voe oil terminal in Shetland have been suspended until at least the early hours of tomorrow morning because of high winds, port authority and trade sources said today.
Worker evacuated from North Sea platform
A worker has been evacuated from the North Alwyn platform after becoming unwell.
BP cost cutting move is £5million blow to Islands
Shetland Islands Council faces a £5.5million chop to its budget next year after BP decided to ship oil to the lower-cost Port of Rotterdam rather than the Sullom Voe Terminal.
Job consultation launched at Sullom Voe Terminal
Talks are being held with Wood Group and Bilfinger Industrial Services staff working at the Sullom Voe Terminal in Shetland over the future of up to more than 200 positions. Wood Group is in discussions regarding around 90 positions at the BP-operated terminal following a review of its personnel requirements brought on by changes being made to work on the site. Meanwhile Bilfinger Industrial Services said it had also initiated consultation due to changes in seasonal workloads and winter working conditions.