Ambitious £10 billion offshore project could bring lower energy costs and more jobs
An ambitious £10 billion green project could see 200 floating wind turbines built off the west of Shetland and in the North Sea.
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New offshore contract sees Babcock fly workers out of Sumburgh Airport
Helicopter operator Babcock has made the first flight out of Sumburgh under its new five-year contract for to support the offshore industry. It is expected…
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First oil flows from BP’s Alligin field
BP has announced the first oil from the Alligin field west of Shetland, operated jointly with Shell.
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Developer says new offshore development will support 1,500 jobs
The colossal heavy lift vessel which imposed upon the Lerwick skyline over the last week left Lerwick Harbour on Tuesday evening.
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Gas plant a vital part in UK’s energy economy, says Rudd
Shetland Gas Plant was formally opened today by energy secretary Amber Rudd addressing a host of Total top brass and local and national politicians.
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Association highlights dangers of fishing near Total pipelines
Fishermen’s spokesmen are furious that a solution for “dangerous” gas industry pipelines in Yell Sound has not been forthcoming despite the announcement that the first…
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First gas flows from Laggan-Tormore after months of delays
The first gas has been flowing from the new Total Gas Plant, following delayed completion of the Laggan/Tormore West of Shetland project.
READ FULL STORYEnergy group to enter liquidation
Trade group Energy North which has several members in the isles has announced it is to go into liquidation.
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Job cuts loom at Scatsta Airport
Scatsta Airport is likely to cut its staff by at least 25 per cent by the end of the year due to the offshore industry…
READ FULL STORYGas plant to start producing this year
Petrofac has said it expects to produce its first gas from the Shetland Gas Plant in the third quarter of this year in an upbeat…
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Legal challenge over crash helicopter’s black box
Scotland’s top law official was expected to set out a legal challenge to air accident investigators today at the beginning of a landmark three day…
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Industry to fund £60m search and rescue helicopter
Oil and gas operators in the North Sea have committed to fund a search and rescue helicopter service which will replace an aircraft based at…
READ FULL STORYFishing service supplies offshore work for 500th vessel this century
A company that supplies non-fishing work to fishing boats has passed the milestone of engaging 500 separate vessels since 2001.
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New ship to house 500 Petrofac workers
A new accommodation ship making its way to Lerwick this weekend to house gas plant workers is the 169-metre SNAV Toscana. The vessel will provide…
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