Strikes back on cards as workers ’emphatically reject’ Total pay offer
Unite workers have “emphatically rejected” a pay offer from Total, which were aimed at averting further North Sea strikes.
North of Scotland
SNP demands freedom of movement over North Sea Brexit warning
The SNP has called on the UK Government to ensure freedom of movement post-Brexit following a warning it could lead to the shutdown of North Sea platforms.
Harbour project hope for government green light
A major project aimed at helping Shetland win more decommissioning work does not hinge entirely on the UK Government agreeing to provide financial support, Scotland’s energy minister said yesterday.
‘Single lift’ decommissioning job for Ninian North
A heavy lift vessel contractor has provided a ringing endorsement of Shetland’s credentials for handling major decommissioning jobs.
Hard Brexit ‘could lead to platforms being shut down’ warns Oil and Gas UK
A “hard Brexit” could lead to the shutdown of North Sea oil and gas platforms, Oil and Gas UK has warned.
Jeremy Cresswell: The words used in Oil & Gas UK’s 2018 economic report are carefully chosen
I’m not surprised that the UK’s oil & gas industry is concerned about the potential for Brexit to inflict damage to its wellbeing?
Union calls for crime probe into Carillion chaos
Individuals involved in the collapse of construction giant Carillion should face an immediate criminal investigation, a union leader has urged.
Breakthrough for city biotech startup as firm is one of the first in world to receive licence
An Aberdeen biotechnology firm has become one of the first in the world to be granted a licence to collect, process and manufacture potentially lifesaving gut microbes for faecal transplants.
In Focus: Alan MacPherson bringing something extra to business from his background
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Alan MacPherson, senior client manager at Aberdeen accountants Carnegie Knox.
Payoff for therapist who took hold of own future
Quitting your job to start your own business is always a daunting task.
Fleet of eight new Stagecoach buses to operate between Inverness and Elgin
Stagecoach has launched a fleet of eight new buses to operate between Inverness and Elgin.
Oil and gas bosses report negative impact on offshore safety from lower oil prices
Oil and gas industry bosses have reported a negative impact on offshore safety from lower oil prices despite firms’ good intentions.
Lerwick decommisioning bid receives a boost
Shetland’s hopes of securing a bigger slice of the multi-billion-pound North Sea decommissioning market have received a boost.
Losses soar at Highlands and Islands Airports
Pension obligations has seen losses soar at publicly-owned airport operator Highlands and Islands Airports (Hial).
Prof Kemp to deliver more bullish North Sea production forecast
Top petro-economist Alex Kemp will soon deliver a more “bullish” forecast for North Sea oil production out to 2050.
EnQuest will pay £230m for 100% of Magnus field
Oil firm EnQuest said today that it would exercise an option to buy the remaining 75% interest in the Magnus field from BP for £230 million.
Building firm signs major NHS contracts
Kier Construction Scotland has netted £6 million-worth of work to upgrade mental health facilities in the north-east.
Aberdeen-headquartered Water Weights taken over by Unique Group
Aberdeen-headquartered Water Weights has been taken over by offshore services provider Unique Group.
Scottish Government ‘reviewing’ whether to back helicopter inquiry
The Scottish Government is “reviewing” whether it will back calls for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
Azinor ‘could have the next Buzzard’ as it seeks 2019 partners
Bosses at UK North Sea minnow Azinor Catalyst bosses say they “could have the next Buzzard” in their portfolio.
Power cable connecting North-east and Norway could bring 600 jobs to area
An electricity superhighway planned between Peterhead and Norway could bring a 600 jobs boom to the local area, according to plans submitted today by developers.
UK to miss out on subsea growth without ‘critical’ sector deal
An industry veteran has warned that the UK will “miss out” to other countries on subsea growth without a “critical” oil and gas sector deal.
Fixed mind-sets ‘stifling’ innovation in oil industry
Creativity is being stifled at large oil companies by the “fixed mind-sets” of employees, industry chiefs said yesterday.
BP, BHGE raising efficiency with help of ‘digital twins’
Digital technology pioneered in the Gulf of Mexico will soon be rolled out on BP facilities in the UK North Sea.
No ‘sector deal’ means no delivery of Vision 2035, warns former North Sea chief
No sector deal also means no delivery of Vision 2035, a former North Sea chief will warn today in evidence to the Scottish affairs committee at Westminster.
Countdown on for Gold Awards extravaganza
The countdown is officially on to one of the most prestigious events in the north-east’s business calender.
North firms hail young talent
Nearly four out of five firms in the north have highlighted the importance of hiring and retaining young people to their future success.
Inaugural ENGenious conference to get underway
A biennial event aimed at driving radical digital and technological transformation across the offshore oil and gas industry starts in Aberdeen today. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the three-day ENGenious symposium and exhibition at the AECC, organised by SPE. To read more on Energy Voice, click here.
Olympian Hannah Miley takes on helicopter escape for charity
An Olympic swimmer has dived into an underwater helicopter escape challenge to raise funds for bereaved parents.
North Sea’s largest producing oil field shut down – report
The North Sea’s largest producing oil field has been shutdown amid planned maintenance, according to a report from Reuters. Quoting trade sources, the news agency said Buzzard, which is operated by Nexen, is undergoing planned maintenance which was originally scheduled for August. To read more on Energy Voice, click here.
Green energy group celebrate as wind farm is to finally open
Dogged perseverance and “sheer bloody-mindedness” has led to eleven of the world’s most powerful wind turbines being constructed off the coast of Aberdeen.
New licence ‘swoop’ adds to Spirit’s partner appeal
Spirit Energy’s boss has said the firm’s swoop for stakes in two North Sea licences will make it “more attractive” to potential new joint venture (JV) partners.