Jake Molloy on how death of colleague inspired mission to save North Sea lives
Former RMT union boss and offshore health and safety campaigner Jake Molloy talks about the ‘wild west’ days of the North Sea oil and gas industry.
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North Sea investment allowance changes could have greater impact than EPL raise
University of Aberdeen research warns of potential impact from proposed EPL changes, but Treasury says it is "right that the oil and gas sector contributes" to UK energy transition.
Oil majors provide £600,000 for Aberdeen Uni energy transition research
Nine oil and gas majors, including BP, Shell and Equinor, will provide £600,000 of funding to back the University of Aberdeen’s energy transition research.
Aberdeen Uni to study impact of energy transition on coastal communities
Aberdeen University (UoA) will join other Scottish institutions to explore lessons from the past which could help coastal communities cope with the energy transition.
Is the future of North Sea drilling in doubt after Supreme Court ruling?
Climate law experts say the Supreme Court's decision will likely "undermine investor confidence" in the North Sea and boost legal challenges to the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments.
Aberdeen Uni study raises concerns over gas field hydrogen storage
The study raises questions on whether depleted onshore and offshore gas fields can be safely and effectively used for hydrogen storage
Aberdeen University joins £2.6m energy transition minerals initiative
The TARGET initiative aims to train the next generation of minerals resource experts focused on the energy transition
Fifty years after first Offshore Europe, Aberdeen Uni tackles trilemma and transition
In 1973 the first ever Offshore Europe took place in the grounds of the University of Aberdeen – 50 years on, and we continue to showcase our research and teaching in a fast-changing energy landscape.
Aberdeen University study shows CCS potential of North Sea ‘super basin’
New research led by the University of Aberdeen highlights the “huge potential” of carbon storage sites across a North Sea CCS ‘super basin’.
Alex Kemp: North Sea set for more turbulent times in 2023
The year 2022 will go down as one of the most turbulent in the history of the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Aberdeen student’s offshore solar study scoops Energy Institute prize
The Energy Institute (EI) has announced the results of its annual thesis competition, commending Aberdeen’s best MSc students for work on solar monitoring, subsea engineering and wells.
NDC leads project to build £2m portable P&A test site
The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) has launched £2 million project to construct a new, “world-leading” test facility for the plugging and abandonment (P&A) of oil and gas wells.
Frisco solar e-bike project steps up a gear
Frisco e-Bikes and Solar Docks has joined forces with the University of Aberdeen to help develop its solar-powered e-bike and docking concept, ahead of a planned rollout of up to 15,000 e-bikes by 2027.
Gas market to see ‘continued volatility’ as UK exposed to global trends
The recent spectacular increase in the UK wholesale natural gas price from less than 50 pence per therm in April 2021 to a peak of nearly 300 pence in October came as a complete surprise to everyone, including market traders engaged daily in buying and selling the commodity.
Aberdeen students’ CCS, subsea and solar studies win Energy Institute awards
The Energy Institute (EI) recently hosted its annual competition, recognising Aberdeen’s best MSc students for studies exploring elements of carbon capture, solar and subsea engineering.
Flexibility to the fore in NexGen job talk
Flexibility will be essential for workers in the energy transition, with employment likely to switch between oil and gas and the new technologies.
The right person, in the right place, at the right time
From New South Wales to north-east Scotland, Tavis Potts has come a long way to spearhead the University of Aberdeen’s new Centre for Energy Transition (CET).
Reskilling the energy workforce, and inspiring the next generation
The energy sector faces two existential shifts in the coming years, with the digitalisation of existing energy systems and the transition to a future energy mix.
Engineering students are best in Europe
A team of petroleum engineering students from the University of Aberdeen has made it to the world finals of the annual PetroBowl competition organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
Aberdeen Uni aims to tackle ‘notorious’ industry problem with ultrasound
Aberdeen University will test whether technology commonly applied in the field of medicine can help oil firms tackle a “notorious, multi-million-pound problem”.
Scottish students drive energy transition at Shell’s Eco-marathon
The historic Brooklands motor racing circuit in Surrey is this week alive with the sound of - well not very much really, as hundreds of eco-friendly vehicles glide around it in virtual silence.
‘Significant’ number of women opting out of energy education, new figures show
A “significant” percentage of women are opting out of the offshore energy sector in Aberdeen, despite an industry push to boost numbers.
Interest from majors shows west of Shetland has ‘ huge potential’, says Aberdeen academic
The uptake of licences west of Shetland by major operators shows the basin has “huge potential”, a top Aberdeen academic said.
Aberdeen Uni celebrates £150,000 renewable energy funding
Aberdeen University has announced the award of renewable energy research funding totalling just under £150,000.
University events to support aspiring engineers in Aberdeen
A group that helps aspiring engineers get into the oil and gas industry is staging two events at universities in Aberdeen later this month.