2020 Norway emergency helicopter landing caused by washer left in gearbox
An emergency helicopter landing in Stavanger in 2020 was caused by a misplaced washer left in its gearbox, the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSA) has found.
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ONS: Stavanger energy conference draws in 61,000 people
The ONS conference in Stavanger has drawn in a whopping 61,000 visitors, but not quite matched the number of attendees pre-Covid.
‘We need more oil and gas’ billionaire Elon Musk tells ONS
Billionaire Elon Musk has told the ONS conference in Stavanger that “more oil and gas” is needed, at least in the near-term, for a sustainable future.
Back after four years, trust the ONS conference to go the extra mile
“Trust” is the theme of this year’s ONS conference, Stavanger’s biennial mecca for the offshore energy industry.
Aker BP and Aker Solutions to construct £167m ‘future-oriented’ Stavanger offices
Aker BP and Aker Solutions have announced they will construct new “future-oriented” offices in Stavanger.
Dolphin Drilling wins combined exploration and decom contract with DNO
Aberdeen-headquartered Dolphin Drilling has won a combined contract for exploration and decommissioning work with DNO.
Investigation launched into ‘serious’ incident involving S92 helicopter in Norway
A serious incident involving a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter in Norway is being investigated.
Making most of North Sea links at heart of latest Aberdeen-Norway Gateway event
Making the most of existing North Sea trade links was the main point of discussion during yesterday’s annual Aberdeen-Norway Gateway.
ONS mulls next steps as potential lawsuit beckons over cancelled Norway conference
Organisers of the ONS conference in Norway are mulling their next steps as exhibitors demand refunds for the cancelled event.
Equinor down-manning Martin Linge platform due to coronavirus discovery
Oil and gas firm Equinor has confirmed that it has begun down-manning procedures on its Martin Linge platform in the Norwegian section of the North Sea.
Motive Offshore acquires Stavanger’s Pumptech in seven-figure deal
Aberdeenshire-headquartered Motive Offshore Group has acquired a Norwegian subsea services firm in a seven-figure deal.
EV Private Equity eyes sales to reap rewards of oil and gas investments
EV Private Equity (EVPE) plans to reap the rewards of its investment in the oil and gas sector through a number of sales later this year.
Norway approves extension to giant Johan Sverdrup project
Norwegian authorities have approved an extension to the giant Johan Sverdrup development off the country’s coast.
ACE Winches strengthens Scandinavian presence
ACE Winches' Norwegian branch has strengthened its Scandinavian presence by relocating to the centre of Stavanger and hiring a new sales and business development manager.
Aquaterra Energy opens Norway site amid European expansion
Norwich-headquartered Aquaterra Energy has opened new offices in Stavanger amid plans to boost operations in Europe.
Wintershall Norge appoint Hugo Dijkgraaf as new managing director
Norwegian subsidiary of Stavanger, Wintershall Norge, today announced the promotion of new managing director, Hugo Dijkgraaf.
Norway Ambassador to speak at Aberdeen Gateway showcase
Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Norway, Sarah Gillett, will be among the speakers at Granite PR’s fourth annual Aberdeen-Norway Gateway next week.
Deepsea Stavanger to drill Winterhall’s Maria wells
German oil giant Wintershall has been granted permission to use the Deepsea Stavanger to drill on the Maria field.
Ports deny treating North Sea oil support vessel market like cash cow
Ports in the north-east of Scotland have denied charging oil support vessels over the odds for harbour berthing spaces and services.
ONS 2016: North-east businesses hail conference as perfect tonic
Oil and gas industry chiefs from the north-east have lauded the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference in Norway as the perfect tonic at a difficult time for the sector.
ONS 2016: An industry in transition
A large number of businesspeople from the north-east have crossed the North Sea to attend the biennial Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) show, which gets under way in Stavanger, Norway, today.
Expanded Aberdeen-Stavanger event celebrates business links
Two of Europe’s leading energy hubs will strengthen their links via a business event which makes its return next month.
Aibel to make 500 job losses in Norway
Aibel is set to make 500 redundancies in Norway in a bid to streamline costs.
Stavanger Offshore technical school sees drop from 400 to 20 applicants
An offshore technical school in Norway has seen a sharp decline in applicants since last year.
ONS 2016 gearing up to be biggest show yet
ONS has sold more exhibition space ahead of the event next year than it did for the whole show in 2014. Shows organisers said the growing interest in ONS, which takes place in Norway, has been led by a desire for more collaboration in order to meet the industry’s current challenges. The news comes after a number of exhibitors – including BP – opted out of exhibiting at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen amid the decline in oil price.