Chrysaor buys into Apache’s North Sea exploration acreage
Private-equity back oil firm Chrysaor has snapped up stakes in a number of UK North Sea licences containing exploration prospects from US business Apache.
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Greenpeace protestors climb back onto oil rig in Cromarty Firth
Greenpeace activists have climbed aboard a BP-contracted oil rig in the Cromarty Firth again.
New CEO takes the reins at Flowline Specialists
Aberdeenshire-based energy equipment maker Flowline Specialists has reshuffled its management team after its long-standing chief executive left the business.
RAF squadron looks to oil and gas sector to bolster ranks
An RAF squadron set up at the height of the Cold War is looking to the oil and gas industry as it seeks to bolster its ranks.
Building Beatrice ‘undoubtedly a proud moment’, project boss says
Building one of Scotland’s largest infrastructure projects hasn’t been easy, yet Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm boss Steven Wilson said finishing it virtually problem-free as “undoubtedly the proudest moment” of his career.
North-east investment group has offshore wind ‘firmly’ in its sights, Sir Ian Wood says
An investment fund created to establish diversification across the north-east of Scotland has offshore wind “firmly in its sights”, according to Sir Ian Wood.
North Sea rig protestors face court
Two Greenpeace campaigners faced court yesterday accused of tethering themselves to an oil rig in an ongoing demonstration.
Crown Office announces fatal accident inquiry into 2013 Super Puma Crash
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has been announced for a helicopter crash off the coast of Shetland in 2013 that caused the deaths of four people.
Cnooc’s UK business posts £1bn pre-tax profit
A recovering oil price drove a boost to profits for Cnooc’s operations in the UK and Ireland in 2018.
Total still hungry for exploration in central North Sea stronghold
Total’s UK boss said the French major would keep searching for new discoveries in and around its central North Sea (CNS) stronghold.
North Sea fledgling Talon appoints former Nautical Petroleum CEO
Fledgling North Sea explorer Talon Petroleum has appointed an expert in the region to its board.
Well-Safe makes breakthrough with major North Sea decommissioning contract
An Aberdeen-headquartered firm has made a huge breakthrough in its mission to become a dominant force in the oil-well decommissioning market.
Total celebrates first gas from huge North Sea field
A huge North Sea field capable of covering 5% of UK gas demand has come on stream following investment of around £3.5 billion.
KCA Deutag announces new chief executive
Aberdeen-headquartered oilfield services firm KCA Deutag has appointed a new chief executive as incumbent Norrie McKay prepares for retirement.
Major Aberdeen event to create ‘next generation’ of exporters, EIC chief says
Energy service firms could shave months off the time required to break into new export markets by going to a conference in Aberdeen next week, its organisers said.
Giant North Sea redevelopment can help end false perceptions, says former oil boss
A giant North Sea project could help disprove false perceptions on redeveloping old fields, according to a former oil boss.
New era heralds new jobs for Aberdeen IT firm Alto
An Aberdeen IT firm is creating new jobs and aiming to double turnover as it parts ways with a Welsh partner.
Onshore wind firm is thriving thanks to ‘Brexit uncertainty’
Onshore wind investment firm Thrive Renewables amassed pre-tax profits of almost £4 million last year, which its managing director unusually puts down to “brexit uncertainty”.
Kellas Midstream wins £33m legal battle over major North Sea pipeline system
An Aberdeen-headquartered firm and its partners have been awarded £33million following a long-running legal battle over a major North Sea pipeline system.
Germany makes formal objection to Shell’s Brent decommissioning plans
The German government has made a formal objection to Shell’s plans to decommission the Brent field in the North Sea.
Wood wins £768million contract as part of Sellafield nuclear decommissioning programme
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has won a £767.8million contract to help decommission the UK’s most complex nuclear site.
Wood appoints 40-year industry veteran as new chairman
Aberdeen energy services firm Wood has appointed a 40-year veteran of the oil and gas industry as its new chairman.
XL Group expects to deliver leap in its revenue
An Aberdeen-headquartered technology and engineering group is on course to deliver a major jump in revenues this year.
Equinor aims to give ‘fresh lease of life’ to decommissioned gas giant
Equinor plans to breathe new life into a decommissioned gas field straddling the border between the UK and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea.
Brexit ‘has not killed appetite to invest’ in UK North Sea, says Equinor boss
Equinor’s UK boss has insisted Brexit “has not killed appetite to invest” in the North Sea.
Hopes of 3,000 north-east and Highlands jobs bonanza from offshore wind
Thousands of offshore wind jobs could be coming to the north of Scotland, according to those involved in a new taskforce.
Total ‘weeks away’ from start-up of one of UK’s largest gas fields
Energy giant Total has said it is just weeks away from starting up production at one of the UK’s largest offshore gas fields.
Vision 2035 to play crucial role in energy transition, oil chiefs say
UK oil chiefs believe their “vision” for the future can play a crucial role in tackling one of the biggest challenges ever faced – the energy transition.
Craig International wins £20m North Sea contract with BP
Oilfield services firm Craig International has won a North Sea contract worth around £20million with BP.
Shell working hard on ‘best outcome’ for Brent decom, CFO says
Oil giant Shell yesterday cited a “strong start to 2019” and increased pre-tax profits as the reason for implementing a bullish share buyback programme.
‘Conditions’ could be added to future offshore wind awards, Scot Gov says
Scotland’s finance secretary has promised to explore adding “conditions” to future offshore wind farm projects to include local businesses and jobs, following a summit at Holyrood yesterday.
Azinor commits to drilling programme for 495million-barrel North Sea prospects
Azinor Catalyst has committed to drilling two prospects in the North Sea next year.