Woman burned in suspected gas explosion at block of flats
A suspected gas explosion at a block of flats has left a woman with burns.
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US firm Sphera swoops for Petrotechnics brand
Scottish technology firm Petrotechnics is now under US ownership following its sale by shareholders including chief executive Phil Murray and the Business Growth Fund (BGF).
Down-manning forces cancellation of North Sea strike vote
A strike ballot on one of the UK’s largest offshore gas projects has been forced to be cancelled.
SPONSORED: Funding need not be daunting
As Scotland’s energy sector transitions to a lower-carbon future, diversification has become a buzzword for businesses looking to take advantage of new opportunities.
Subsea 7 picked for major project at Shell’s Shearwater platform
Energy service giant Subsea 7 has won the contract for a major North Sea infrastructure project with Shell.
Off-payroll rule changes to ‘acutely impact’ North Sea oil sector, tax expert says
Changes to off-payroll working rules will “acutely impact” the North Sea oil and gas sector, a tax expert has warned.
Speculation mounts as race begins for Chevron assets
Speculation arose last night as two oil and gas operators emerged as potential bidders for a package of Chevron’s North Sea assets.
Aker Solutions boss appointed to OGUK board
A boss at Aker Solutions has been appointed to the board of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
Petrofac launches ‘Innovation Zone’ at Aberdeen base
Petrofac has launched a new facility to take advantage of the “enormous potential” of digital technology to benefit the North Sea and wider oil and gas sector.
Oil firms urged to join forces to revitalise exploration in North Sea
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) will make a new batch of data available to help revitalise exploration in the UK Continental Shelf.
1,400 oil and gas jobs predicted to be lost in Aberdeen in next three years
Around 1,400 jobs in oil and gas based in Aberdeen are expected to be lost in the next three years, according to a new report.
North-east transformation will boost key industries says business tycoon
Oil and gas tycoon Sir Ian Wood has revealed ambitions to transform the north-east as a global adventure destination - and give a boost to key industries such as fishing and hospitality.
Fresh faces snapping up space for Offshore Europe 2019 as new venue beckons
Aberdeen’s new £333 million conference centre is fuelling fresh interest in one of the biggest oil and gas industry exhibitions on the international calendar.
Oil and gas will be ‘challenged’ by Brexit immigration issue
Key industries such as oil and gas and higher education will be “challenged” by immigration issues arising from Brexit, according to an Aberdeen academic.
Government to outline carbon capture plans
The UK Government will set out long-awaited plans to roll out carbon capture and storage technology later this month.
ConocoPhillips confirms ‘unsolicited offer’ for North Sea portfolio
US oil giant ConocoPhillips said yesterday that it had received an “unsolicited offer” for its UK North Sea portfolio.
‘Damaging’ uncertainty for oil and gas in draft Brexit deal
The oil and gas industry was last night warned it will feel the hit of increased costs in retaining skilled workers as a result of Theresa May’s “unclear” draft Brexit deal.
‘Unclear’ Brexit could lead to increased costs for oil and gas industry
The oil and gas industry was last night warned it will feel the hit of increased costs in retaining skilled workers as a result of Theresa May’s “unclear” draft Brexit deal.
Drive to recruit former oil workers into teaching attracts seven people
A Scottish Government scheme set up to help oil workers who lost their jobs in the downturn retrain as teachers has recruited just nine people since it launched.
Marine jobs potential after ‘shock of North Sea oil exploration’
Keeping old oil and gas platforms in place could be a “triple win” for the North Sea, creating a fresh wave of employment, according to a conservationist group.
Energy price cap to come into force on January 1
Britain’s energy price cap to protect 11 million households on rip-off gas and electricity tariffs will come into force on January 1, saving consumers up to £120 each.
Shell’s North Sea business a ‘source of inspiration’, Brexit not a threat, CFO says
Shell’s chief financial officer said today that the firm’s UK North Sea division was a “source of inspiration” for the rest of the group.
Oil firm Tenaris to move into Marischal Square
Oil and gas supply company Tenaris is the latest business to take space at the Marischal Square development in Aberdeen.
‘Be bolder’ in going for contracts, firms urged
North-east firms should “definitely” be bolder when going for offshore wind supply contracts, a project boss said yesterday.
Growth and jobs secured at Survivex after buyout
The new owner of Survivex said yesterday that growth was on the cards for the north-east offshore survival trainer.
Tech firm invests in new bases to service demand
A north-east oil and gas technology firm has opened two new offices in a bid to support demand for its pioneering, torpedo-esque data logging tool.
Concerns over cuts amid rising oil price put to rest
The oil and gas industry welcomed the chancellor’s announcement on stable tax measures and plans to make Scotland a “global decommissioning hub”.
Towering mounds of cereals processed by the silvery Tay
Giant jack-up rigs, towering cruise ships and the huge vessels that support the North Sea oil and gas industry dominate the Port of Dundee skyline, but at the port’s traditional heart is a quiet agricultural operation that handles more than 250,000 tonnes of produce every year.
Halt to fracking after largest tremor since operations began
Fracking has been halted at Cuadrilla’s gas exploration site in Lancashire after tremors were detected underground.
Oil service boss banned over tax inaccuracies
A north-east engineering boss has been banned from running companies for seven years after failing to pay correct tax.
BP boss says North Sea key test ground for tech
The North Sea could be used as a testing ground for new innovations to be exported around the world, says BP’s technology boss.
Oil and gas boost starting to trickle down to subsea sector
The subsea industry is finally starting to feel the positive effects of improved market conditions in oil and gas, despite this week’s closure of the Underwater Centre.