Unions call for government investment and respect for offshore workers
A trade union alliance representing oil and gas workers has renewed calls for government investment in North Sea infrastructure.
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Opinion: Production figures were first real test on government tax breaks
Yesterday’s figures on oil and gas, for the first time in a long time, gave the sector some positive news.
Budget 2016: Alex Kemp – Tax breaks pave way for major North Sea development boost
A leading oil and gas expert said last night that tax breaks could significantly boost new field development across the UK North Sea.
Oil explorer Faroe focuses on offshore Norway
Aberdeen-based oil and gas explorer Faroe Petroleum expects to spend up to £150million this year as it ups its activity in offshore Norway.
Outlook good in face of obstacles
Despite skills and recruitment challenges, the north-east's oil and gas industry still sees a bright outlook for 2013.
2012 Budget – will it deliver?
Today, Chancellor George Osborne will set out the UK Government's 2012 Budget, an announcement keenly awaited by the UK's oil and gas industry.
Budget bid to ‘help heal rift’
THE UK Government is working to win back the trust of the North Sea offshore industry and, in the process, pave the way for tens of billions of pounds of new investment.
Stimulus package to boost offshore industry
The UK Government is working to win back the trust of the North Sea offshore industry and, in the process, pave the way for tens of billions of pounds of new investment.
PM’s pledge for ‘vital’ industry
Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to deliver a "good" tax regime for the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Decom outlines solutions to looming skill gap in sector
TAX breaks for professionals and more encouragement of young people into engineering could help to plug a looming shortage of skilled personnel in the decommissioning sector, according to an industry body.