Sizeable losses at North Sea helicopter operator
A North Sea helicopter operator has blamed “challenging market conditions” after posting its worst set of financial losses in more than a decade.
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Ecological ‘disaster’ as 74,000 fish escape farm
Tens of thousands of salmon have escaped from a fish farm off Colonsay - with campaigners warning of an ecological “disaster” for wild fish.
Woman pens North Sea-based thriller Black Blood after quitting oil and gas job
A former contracts specialist who has published a North Sea-based novel said she “just bought a laptop and started writing” after quitting her job in the wake of the oil downturn.
Climate protesters disrupt the opening First Minister’s Questions of 2020
Environment activists yesterday disrupted Holyrood in a protest against the oil and gas industry as Nicola Sturgeon was attacked over the SNP’s stance on Heathrow expansion.
Childline Aberdeen raises more than £50,000 as part of 15th anniversary appeal
North-east fundraisers have braved the winter sea, tested their general knowledge and laced up their trainers in support of Childline Aberdeen’s 15th anniversary appeal.
BP sells North Sea oil fields for almost half a billion pounds
British oil giant BP has sold several oil fields in the North Sea for 625 million dollars (£475 million) as major players continue to exit the dwindling basin, handing over to smaller producers.
Extinction Rebellion activists leave rig after protest
Climate activists have come down from a gas rig in Dundee, hours after boarding it in a bid to prevent it heading out to the North Sea.
Extinction Rebellion activists stage protest on rig
Climate activists have boarded a gas rig in Dundee in a bid to prevent it heading out to the North Sea.
North Sea cod quotas slashed in half
The amount of cod that Scottish fishermen can catch will be cut by 50% next year.
North Sea helicopter crash hearing to be held in new year
A preliminary hearing for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into a helicopter crash that claimed four lives will be held next month.
Shell seeks injunction against Greenpeace to outlaw North Sea protests
Oil and gas giant Shell has been accused by Greenpeace of attempting to ban the climate activist group from further North Sea protests.
EnQuest forecasts group output will grow by 20%
Oil firm EnQuest said production should grow by about one-fifth this year despite it having to shut down two North Sea fields.
Labour announces £11bn windfall tax on oil and gas companies
Labour would hit oil and gas companies with a windfall tax of about £11 billion in order to finance plans to tackle the climate crisis by creating a greener economy.
North Sea industry can play significant role in greener future, report claims
The North Sea oil and gas industry could play a significant role in the transition to cleaner energy, according to a new report.
American aircraft join RAF allies in training exercise over North Sea
American military aircraft have joined UK fighter jets in a training exercise over the North Sea.
Corbyn promises green energy jobs as the economy comes off fossil fuels
Jeremy Corbyn yesterday suggested oil jobs could be replaced by green energy employment as part of Labour’s plans to end reliance on fossil fuels.
Trump International ordered to pay Scottish Goverment £225,000 over North Sea wind farm battle
Donald Trump’s golf course company has been ordered to pay almost £250,000 in legal expenses to the Scottish Government following a court battle over a wind farm.
Aberdeen University archaeologist receives £100,000 award to boost North Sea ancestry study
An Aberdeen University archaeologist has been awarded £100,000 to advance her pioneering work exploring modern Scots' ancestors through the study of their bone chemistry.
North Sea oil platform evacuated after structural inspection
More than 100 people have been evacuated from a North Sea oil platform.
Researchers claim grey seals to blame for deaths of porpoises washed up on north and north-east coastlines
They are seen as the country's friendliest sea creatures, with countless people flocking to the coast to glimpse them up close.
Inquiry launched after pair hurt in North Sea rig fire
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating after a fire involving oil broke out on a North Sea platform.
Greenpeace activists will occupy two North Sea oil platforms for ‘as long as needed’ to get message across
Greenpeace said last night that protestors would occupy two North Sea oil platforms for “as long as needed” to get their message across.
Worker injured after fire breaks out on North Sea platform
A worker has been flown to hospital after a fire broke out on North Sea platform.
TRAVEL: Boarding the Viking Sea for an unforgettable voyage on the whale road
In the early 8th and 9th Centuries, the Vikings sailed across the North Sea from western Norway to claim Orkney and Shetland as their own.
Global Energy Group toasts biggest contract win in its history
Oil service firm Global Energy Group (GEG) is celebrating the biggest deal in its history, with a value understood to exceed £100 million.
Are earthquakes in and around Scotland more common than you think? Use our interactive map to find out
Workers on a North Sea oil rig felt 'shaking' after a 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred.
Unwell crewman requires evacuation from North Sea supply vessel
An unwell crewman is currently being transferred from an off-shore standby vessel after falling unwell earlier today.
Study reveals toxic chemicals posing risk to seal pups
Seal pups continue to be at risk of toxic chemical poisoning despite an international ban.
Offshore Europe: ‘Roadmap’ tracks future of sector transformation
A new “roadmap” being unveiled today has set out the UK oil and gas industry’s ambition to transform the North Sea into a basin with net-zero emissions.
Offshore Europe: Total sees ‘new potential’ for North Sea investment
Energy giant Total has said it sees “new potential for investments” in the North Sea off the back of exploration successes in the UK.
Neptune Energy eyes new exploration to boost North Sea projects
Neptune Energy’s North Sea boss said yesterday he is excited by “growth potential” in the UK, with plans for new exploration to boost its projects.
Rovco to use Aberdeen as ‘jumping off point’ for £1m Scottish energy sector expansion
A Bristol-headquartered subsea technology firm is looking to use Aberdeen as the jumping off point for a £1 million expansion into the Scottish energy sector.