Union survey highlights helicopter safety fears among North Sea offshore workforce
A union survey of offshore oil and gas workers has highlighted concerns about the safety of North Sea helicopter flights.
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DeepOcean nabs ‘significant’ UK decommissioning contract
Offshore services provider DeepOcean has been awarded a "significant" decommissioning contract from an international operator on the UK continental shelf.
Labour to propose offshore skills passport
A Labour government would create an offshore skills passport to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables.
SNP not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister says
The SNP is not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said.
Decom Mission survey reveals frustration rife in decommissioning sector
A survey conducted by decommissioning trade organisation Decom Mission has revealed widespread frustration with regulators among several supply chain concerns.
Tories and Labour clash on energy policy as they battle for power
The Tories and Labour clashed on energy policy as the General Election campaign focused on the prospect of cheaper household bills.
Aberdeen’s Wood Group rejects third Sidara takeover bid
Aberdeen-headquartered engineering services firm Wood Group (LON:WG) has rejected a third improved takeover bid from Dubai-based Sidara.
Orcadian Energy finds farm-in partner for North Sea Earlham discovery
Orcadian Energy (AIM:ORCA) has agreed a provisional farm-in deal with an undisclosed partner on a licence containing the Earlham discovery in the Southern North Sea (SNS).
Gigawatt-scale floating offshore wind represents a ‘monumental challenge’
Aberdeen's Apollo and DOF deliver "groundbreaking" study on gigawatt-scale floating offshore wind challenges.
SNP signals re-think to ban on future oil and gas exploration
Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan said the SNP will take a "more nuanced" approach than Labour who want to ban future exploration.
Tens of thousands of jobs in Scotland rest on a ‘just and fair’ energy transition – RGU
RGU report finds political and fiscal instability is hampering the UK energy transition.
Union launches North Sea ‘no ban without a plan’ campaign
Unite campaign vows to not let oil and gas sectors "suffer the equivalent of coal closures".
Study finds offshore wind injury rate four times higher than oil and gas
Union officials liken offshore wind to "the Wild West" and call for industry specific safety reforms.
North Sea oil bosses pull no punches over UK energy policy
Jersey Oil and Gas duo warn current polices are threatening energy security and hurting long-term UK economic growth.
Bristow bosses reveal pay rise offer on the table for striking workers
Discussions over a fair pay offer have been ongoing since February 2023 according to The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA).
Harbour Energy’s Wintershall Dea takeover ‘on track’ for Q4 completion
Independent North Sea operator Harbour Energy said its planned takeover of German rival Wintershall Dea is "on track" for completion in the fourth quarter of this year.
Port of Cromarty firth appoints Alex Campbell as new chief executive
The Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF) has appointed Alex Campbell as its new chief executive following the retirement of former boss Bob Buskie.
Bristow offshore helicopter pilots ‘forced to strike’ in dispute over pay
Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL) helicopter pilots are set to take immediate strike action across five weeks in May and June in a dispute over pay, the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) announced today.
Inside the job of maintaining the offshore energy sector’s social licence to operate
In 2021, weeks after the COP26 summit in Glasgow, the chairman of the UK's Oil and Gas Authority said the North Sea offshore energy industry's social licence to operate was "barely holding".
North Sea operator Hartshead Resources shares in trading halt
Australia-listed North Sea operator Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR) has been placed into a trading halt at the company's request, pending an announcement.
NSTA introduces oil and gas licensing clause for offshore wind overlap
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has introduced a new clause for oil and gas licences which overlap with offshore wind leases.
NSTA reveals winners of latest North Sea licensing round
The third tranche of the 33rd offshore licensing round sees 19 companies awarded North Sea licences
Aviation authorities issue alert over Leonardo AW139 used in offshore flights
Aviation authorities have issued an emergency airworthiness directive relating to the Leonardo AW139 helicopter used in North Sea offshore operations.
Step towards North Sea ‘super grid’ as Viking Link interconnector launched
National Grid has officially launched its record-breaking Viking Link interconnector cable between the UK and Denmark, in what it says is the "next step towards a North Sea super-grid".
Vysus Group appoints new CEO in leadership restructure
Aberdeenshire-headquartered consultancy Vysus Group has appointed a new chief executive officer as part of a leadership restructure.