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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Announcement of 27th Licensing Round</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes the announcement of the 27th oil and gas licensing round. We estimate that there are up... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Warns Against European Commission Weakening UK’s Offshore Safety Regime</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Today (31 January) Oil &amp; Gas UK will attend a meeting in Brussels to reiterate its opposition to the European Commission&#8217;s proposed safety Regulation which Oil &amp; Gas UK sees... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Seismic Data Release Guidelines Document</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An updated version of the Seismic Data Release Guidelines document has now been pulished and is available on our website under the 'CDA Documents' section. ]]></description>
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<title>New OPOL Rules are Focus of Event at Lloyd’s of London</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The robustness of checks made to the financial responsibility of offshore oil and gas companies operating in the UK has been strengthened, The Offshore Pollution Liability Association Limited (OPOL) said... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Calls to Protect Offshore Safety from EU Regulation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking after Sir Robert Smith MP called on the Prime Minister to ensure that the UK&#8217;s world leading health and safety regime is not compromised by a proposed EU Regulation,... ]]></description>
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<title>New Treasury – Oil and Gas Industry Fiscal Forum Holds First Meeting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The first meeting of the Fiscal Forum, established by the Treasury to promote constructive, long-term engagement with industry on the UK oil and gas tax regime, was held today under... ]]></description>
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<title>New Guidelines Promote Best Practice for Well Operations across Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Today (16 January) Oil &amp; Gas UK published two further guidelines in a series being produced by the Well Life Cycle Practices Forum (WLCPF) to help well-operators comply more effectively... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Signs International Emergency Response Arrangement </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A major international offshore emergency response arrangement has been strengthened, updated and signed-up to again by six oil and gas trade associations, including Oil &amp; Gas UK. OCES (Operators&#8217; Cooperative... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Wood Mackenzie’s Review of 2011 </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s economics director, Mike Tholen, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes Wood Mackenzie&#8217;s review of 2011 which reflects the current diverse nature of the business in the... ]]></description>
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<title>The Search Begins for Oil and Gas Safety Innovators</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Nominations are open for the 2012 UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards. This year, the Industry Safety Awards promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Q3 2011 Oil and Gas Production</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s Economics Director, Mike Tholen, said: &#8220;Production through to September 2011 has fallen dramatically, by much more than had been anticipated by either industry or Government immediately... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Maitland Panel Report on UK Regulation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes the Maitland Panel report which acknowledges the particular strengths of the UK&#8217;s offshore oil and gas... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil &#x26; Gas Chaplaincy to Hold Christmas Carol Service</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Oil &amp; Gas Chaplaincy will once again hold its annual Christmas carol service, bringing together those connected to the oil and gas industry. The service, lead by UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Supreme Court Decision on Working Time Directive</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK is very pleased that the highest UK Court, the Supreme Court, has upheld the previous rulings of... ]]></description>
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<title>Aberdeen Breakfast Briefing Focuses on Challenges and Opportunities of West of Shetland as New Gas Frontier</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The importance of the west of Shetland province as a significant new gas frontier is the theme for Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s forthcoming breakfast briefing which features guest speakers from... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments Following Autumn Statement</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Mike Tholen, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s economics and commercial director, said: &#8220;Since the tax changes announced in the last Budget, we have been engaged in constructive dialogue with the Treasury... ]]></description>
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<title>New Well Examination Guidelines Promote Best Practice across Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has today (29 November) published the first two in a series of several guidelines to help well-operators better understand and achieve&#160; the goals set by the... ]]></description>
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<title>New Oil &#x26; Gas UK Director to put Supply Chain at the Forefront</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, has appointed David Ripley as its the new supply chain director. David replaces Brian... ]]></description>
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<title>CDA’s Primary Seismic Contact</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As of Monday 28th November, CDA&#8217;s primary seismic contact has switched from Chris Hynd to&#160; Mark Alldred. If contacting CDA via email,&#160; please direct all enquires to Mark (malldred@cdal.com), but... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Responds to AAIB Report into Fatal Helicopter Accident</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) report published today (November 24) on the tragic crash of helicopter Flight 85N&#160; which took place off the Aberdeenshire... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Responds to Announcement on Coastguard Modernisation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is disappointed by the cuts to Coastguard services announced today, and is concerned that staffing losses &#8211; particularly in Aberdeen - could have an impact on... ]]></description>
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<title>Memorial Service For Pioneering Former Oil Chaplain</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE UK OIL &amp; GAS CHAPLAINCY A memorial service is to be held for the late Reverend Andrew Wylie, founder of the UK Oil &amp; Gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Third Quarter Index Highlights Industry Caution</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s latest business confidence index published today (17 November) clearly shows that the confidence of the oil and gas industry remains cautious having shifted little over the... ]]></description>
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<title>Remembering the Sumburgh Chinook Helicopter Crash</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In the regular Sunday morning service, special attention will be given to the 25th anniversary of a North Sea helicopter crash which killed 45 people. The service will include the... ]]></description>
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<title>Outstanding Performers Honoured at Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards 2011</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK announced the winners of the prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards 2011 at a ceremony it hosted at the AECC in Aberdeen last night (3 November)... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Report on Potential of Aberdeen to be Global Energy Hub</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, Malcolm Webb said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes this comprehensive insight into the potential for Aberdeen to sustain its position as a leading provider... ]]></description>
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<title>Over 1,100 Through the Doors of PILOT Share Fair</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, Malcolm Webb, today welcomed over 1,100 delegates from all over the UK to the 2011 PILOT Share Fair in Aberdeen. Companies making major investments... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Offshore Fatality</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Russell Robinson who was a diver working on the Balmoral installation in the North Sea and sends... ]]></description>
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<title>Government Energy Policy on the Agenda at Oil &#x26; Gas UK Event</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The significant implications of national and international energy policy for oil and gas will be the subject of a key industry event in Aberdeen. There is much happening in the... ]]></description>
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<title>European Commission Proposals Risk Undermining Safety, says Oil &#x26; Gas UK</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the publication of the European Commission&#8217;s proposals on offshore safety, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK is opposed to blanket EU... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Supreme Court Hearing of Working Time Case</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/664</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said: &#8220;The two week on two week off rota worked in the UK offshore oil and gas industry more than meets the... ]]></description>
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<title>Major Oil and Gas Operators Share Perspectives on the Future of the North Sea</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two of the UK&#8217;s top offshore oil and gas business leaders today highlighted to more than 400 delegates at Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s breakfast briefing what is required to help... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Energy and Climate Change Committee Report on UK Energy Supplies</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the publication of the House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee&#8217;s report on the UK&#8217;s energy supply, Mike Tholen, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s economics director, said: &#8220;Oil... ]]></description>
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<title>Another Successful Workshop</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The annual CDA Data Management Workshop 'Sharing Data Management Solutions' was held in London on October 4th.&#160; It was attended by 50 delegates who discussed topics&#160;including DM Competency, Data Quality,... ]]></description>
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<title>New Website goes Live!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome to the new CDA website As you can see, the new CDA website is now up.&#160; We will add more content over the coming weeks. Please let us know... ]]></description>
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<title>Seismic Field Data Trial is Underway</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/620</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Seismic field data for 7 surveys has been received and is currently being transcribed and remastered onto duplicated modern media.&#160; This work represents the initial batch of a trial being... ]]></description>
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<title>New UK Offshore Opportunities Up For Discussion At PILOT Share Fair</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/660</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 1,000 figures from across the oil and gas industry are expected to gather in Aberdeen to discuss future projects planned on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). PILOT Share... ]]></description>
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<title>STATEMENT: Oil Chaplaincy</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/659</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Aberdeen Oil Industry Chaplaincy Trust regrets to announce that the Reverend Martin Grashoff has resigned as chaplain to the UK offshore oil and gas industry for family reasons and... ]]></description>
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<title>New Members this Quarter</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are proud to announce continuing&#160;strong growth in&#160;CDA participation. Atlantic Petroleum and the Parkmead Group became CDA participants during the third quarter of the year.&#160; Aberdeen University successfully applied for... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes BP Announcement of £10 billion Investment Over Next Five Years</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to BP&#8217;s announcement that along with its partners, it is investing &#163;10 billion in UK oil and gas developments over the next five years, Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Report Confirms the UK Oil and Gas Industry as a Leading Engineering and Manufacturing Base which is Making a Vital Contribution to the Economy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s 2011 Economic Report, published today (11 October), confirms the continuing significance of the oil and gas sector to the UK economy and highlights the increasingly important... ]]></description>
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<title>New Seismic Data Manager</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Mark Alldred has joined CDA as&#160;Seismic Data Manager and is based&#160;in the London office. ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Demographics Report Shows More Young People Finding Work Offshore</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The number of young people working on Britain&#8217;s offshore oil and gas installations is rising, according to statistics released today (6 October) by the industry trade association Oil &amp; Gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Decommissioning Conference Attracts Record Numbers </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Industry interest in the Offshore Decommissioning Conference organised by Oil &amp; Gas UK and Decom North Sea has resulted in another sell-out event as delegates gather in Dunblane today (October... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Expresses Concern Over Coastguard Restructuring Plans</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#160;believes proposed cuts to the Coastguard could potentially have an impact on future offshore response during major incidents. The proposals put forward are currently being considered during... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Second Quarter 2011 Production Decline</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The finalists for 2011&#8217;s hotly-contested Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards have been announced, as the industry prepares to honour its brightest stars. Sponsored by Shell U.K. Limited, the Oil &amp;... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes European Parliament Rejection of Drilling Moratorium</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the European Parliament&#8217;s Report on Offshore Safety and the rejection of a late amendment proposing a suspension of oil and gas activities in EU waters, Malcolm Webb, Oil... ]]></description>
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<title>Record-breaking Attendance at Briefing Reflects Oil and Gas Industry’s Commitment to Safety</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Well Capping Device to Bolster UK Oil Spill Response Capability Launched by Energy Minister</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>September Summit Spotlights Work of Ground-breaking UK Oil Spill Prevention and Response Group </title>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Asset Integrity of Installations in the UKCS</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's Health &amp; Safety Director, Robert Paterson, said: "Oil &amp; Gas UK is aware that the cause of the leak from the Gannet Alpha flowline is currently... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Business Confidence Remains Fragile</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s Q2 business confidence index published today (17 August) shows that the outlook of the UK upstream oil and gas industry remained fragile in the three months... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on UK Oil Spill</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said: "Oil &amp; Gas UK is aware that the cause of the leak from the Gannet Alpha flowline is still under investigation... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Successfully Tests Emergency Spill Response Equipment</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ ISSUED BY OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE ADVISORY GROUP (OSPRAG) The UK oil and gas industry has successfully tested its ability to deploy a well capping device in the waters... ]]></description>
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<title>High Demand for Places Expected as Bookings Open for PILOT Share Fair 2011</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bookings are now open for the PILOT Share Fair 2011, which takes place on 2 November at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. The annual event, sponsored by CAN, enables... ]]></description>
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<title>Final Chance to Celebrate Your Talented Employees in the 2011 Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The deadline for the 2011 Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards has been extended to Friday August 12 to enable more operators, contractors and supply chain businesses from across Britain to... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK and Decom North Sea Open Bookings for UK Decommissioning Conference</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Bookings have opened for the Offshore Decommissioning Conference 2011 organised by Oil &amp; Gas UK and Decom North Sea,&#160;&#160; which takes place in Dunblane on 4-6 October. This year&#8217;s event,... ]]></description>
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<title>Deadline Approaches for Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards 2011 Nominations</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The race is on for this year&#8217;s 2011 Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards with the deadline for nominations of Friday 5 August fast approaching. As one of the most prestigious... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments Following Meeting with Energy Minister</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK confirms that constructive discussions between the Energy Minister, Charles Hendry MP, and business leaders took place today... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes HSE Offshore Safety Statistics</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the HSE&#8217;s offshore safety statistics for 2010/2011, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s health and safety director Robert Paterson said: &#8220;The oil and gas industry welcomes the publication of the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Responds to Reported Drop in UK Exploration </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Mike Tholen, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s economics director, said: &#8220;The drop in UK exploration and appraisal activity compared to other sectors of the North Sea since the Budget is a... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Response to ITRE Committee Vote on Offshore Safety</title>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Response to BP's Approval of Loyal and Schiehallion Redevelopment Projects</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s economics director, Mike Tholen, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes BP&#8217;s approval of the Schiehallion and Loyal redevelopment projects. It reflects the major&#8217;s commitment to the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on North Sea Safety Record</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's health and safety director, Robert Paterson, said: "We believe there is a very high standard of compliance when it comes to companies reporting offshore incidents to... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Responds to Treasury Announcement</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Mike Tholen, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s Economics Director, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK considers HM Treasury&#8217;s announcement of an extension to the &#8216;Ring Fence Expenditure Supplement&#8217; to be a constructive&#160;... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Demonstrates Interest in the Supply Chain’s Challenges and Opportunities </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s breakfast briefing today (June 30) attracted more than 370 delegates to Aberdeen&#8217;s Exhibition and Conference Centre, highlighting how important the industry regards securing a sustainable future... ]]></description>
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<title>Gas Offers a More Flexible Way to Secure Affordable Energy and Cut Emissions, Oil &#x26; Gas UK Tells Select Committee</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In oral evidence to the House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Select Committee today (28 June), David Odling, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s energy policy manager, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas... ]]></description>
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<title>OSPRAG safety achievements on the agenda at major well conference</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Technical recommendations aimed at preventing a serious oil spill incident here in the UK will be on the agenda tomorrow (23 June 2011) at a major well conference in London.... ]]></description>
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<title>New co-chairs announced at Step Change in Safety</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Step Change in Safety, the UK&#8217;s flagship offshore safety initiative, has announced changes to its leadership team, with two new co-chairs: Martin Ellins of KCA Deutag and Ken Robertson of... ]]></description>
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<title>Challenges Faced by Supply Chain the Focus of Aberdeen Breakfast Briefing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Leading figures from three diverse supply chain companies will be presenting their views on the opportunities and challenges they face at Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s forthcoming breakfast briefing on Thursday... ]]></description>
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<title>Updated Tandem Loading Guidelines Incorporate Advances in Industry Technology </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has today (14 June) published an updated set of guidelines for tandem loading to help operators of Floating Production Storage and Offloading facilities (FPSOs), Floating Storage... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on First Minister’s Tax Proposals</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK agrees with First Minister Alex Salmond&#8217;s view that &#8220;North Sea oil and gas makes a huge contribution to the Scottish and UK economies&#8221; and that the... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry’s Data Management Service Appoints Four New Directors to Board</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ &#160;ISSUED ON BEHALF OF COMMON DATA ACCESS LIMITED&#160; (CDA) Common Data Access Limited (CDA), the UK oil and gas industry&#8217;s shared data management service, has announced the appointment of four... ]]></description>
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<title>Event to Focus on Sharing of Offshore Safety Ideas </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Around 200 delegates from across the oil and gas industry are expected to gather at an event in Aberdeen dedicated to improving offshore safety. The annual Step Change in Safety... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Invites Nominations For Industry Awards 2011</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nominations open on Monday 6 June for the 2011 Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards, which will provide a special opportunity to focus attention on the achievements of the people and... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Survey Highlights Urgent Need for Industry Government Engagement</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The results of Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s updated Activity Survey reinforce the need for the Treasury and the industry to move ahead swiftly to find ways to rebuild investor confidence... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Gives Evidence to Transport Committee on Future of Coastguard Services </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Robert Paterson, health and safety director at Oil &amp; Gas UK, today (19 May) gave evidence in Stornoway for the House of Commons Transport Committee&#8217;s inquiry into the Maritime and... ]]></description>
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<title>Advancements to Offshore Helicopter Safety to be Discussed at Oil &#x26; Gas UK Seminar </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is to host a one-day seminar with the aim of bringing together leading figures in the oil and gas and aviation industries to discuss offshore helicopter... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Reform of Air Passenger Duty</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s health and safety director, Robert Paterson, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK is consulting with members regarding the government&#8217;s proposals to extend air passenger duty. An initial... ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the AGCC survey published today, Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;The contrast between the attitude of respondents who completed AGCC&#8217;s survey before and after... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Gives Evidence on Tax Impact to Energy &#x26; Climate Change Committee</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Representatives from the industry trade association Oil &amp; Gas UK gave oral evidence to the Energy and Climate Change Committee in Westminster today (4 May 2011) for its inquiry into... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Oil &#x26; Gas UK Index Reveals Record Breaking Fall in Confidence in Exploration and Production</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s quarterly business index published today (4 May) reveals that there has been a dramatic drop in confidence throughout the UK upstream oil and gas industry in... ]]></description>
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<title>Aberdeen University Findings on Impact of Tax Rise Wholly Expected</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mike Tholen, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s economics director, said: &#8220;Professor Alex Kemp&#8217;s research shows that the tax increase announced in the Budget could reduce UK oil and gas expenditure by... ]]></description>
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<title>Winners Announced at UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ISSUED BY STEP CHANGE IN SAFETY AND OIL &amp; GAS UK The winners of the 2011 UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards, sponsored by Maersk Oil UK, were announced... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Meeting with Chancellor on Tax Increase</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Following Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s meeting today (19 April) with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the trade body&#8217;s chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK engaged with the... ]]></description>
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<title>Significant Strides Taken in Enhancing Oil Spill Prevention and Response in UK</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ISSUED BY OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE ADVISORY GROUP (OSPRAG) The UK&#8217;s Oil Spill Prevention and Response Advisory Group (OSPRAG) today showed evidence of the resolve of the UK offshore... ]]></description>
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<title>New Publication Underlines Industry’s Commitment to Helicopter Safety</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The oil and gas industry has underlined its ongoing commitment to offshore helicopter safety, with the launch of a new publication. Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s &#8216;Guidelines for the Management of... ]]></description>
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<title>New Safety Prize to be Launched at Industry Awards Ceremony</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The oil and gas industry is challenging offshore employees to apply their knowledge, understanding and creativity to help drive continuous improvements to safety, with the launch of a new prize... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK encouraged by Commons Treasury Committee report on the 2011 Budget</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On the Committee&#8217;s conclusions, Mike Tholen, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s economics director, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK is encouraged by the influential Commons Treasury Committee&#8217;s agreement that the unexpected tax... ]]></description>
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<title>Energy &#x26; Climate Change Committee Call for Evidence on North Sea Tax Regime Change </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to today&#8217;s announcement that the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee in Westminster is to hold a one-day evidence gathering session on 4 May to review the impact of... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Outlines its Concerns to Government</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;The industry representatives today had a full and frank discussion with the Secretary of State for Energy, Secretary of State for... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry to Meet Secretary of State for Energy to Discuss Tax Change</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK confirmed that it will be attending a meeting of PILOT, the Government-industry forum which aims to secure the long-term future of the oil and gas sector... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Safety on the Agenda as Industry Leaders Gather at Step Change in Safety Leadership Day</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Around 100 senior figures from across the oil and gas industry gathered in Aberdeen today (Wednesday 30 March 2011) to discuss offshore safety at the annual Step Change in Safety... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Statoil's Deferral of Investment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to news that Statoil has put on hold a $10 billion plan to develop the Mariner and Bressay fields, Mike Tholen, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s economics director, said: &#8220;The... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Calls for Emergency PILOT Meeting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking after a meeting of Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s operator member companies, chief executive Malcolm Webb said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s member companies agreed that the unexpected tax hike announced... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Responds to 2011 Budget Announcement</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;In its first Budget nine months ago, the Government recognised the importance of a &#8216;stable&#8217; UK oil and gas tax regime... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Government’s response to the Energy and Climate Change Committee’s Report </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK notes today&#8217;s publication of the Government&#8217;s response to the Select Committee&#8217;s report on UK deepwater drilling. While illustrating the robustness of the regulatory processes and industry... ]]></description>
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<title>Finalists announced for 2011 UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Step Change in Safety and Oil &amp; Gas UK have announced the finalists for the 2011 UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards, sponsored by Maersk Oil. Now in their... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Secures Well Capping Device to Strengthen Oil Spill Contingency</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK confirms the start of manufacturing of a well capping device which will become a key element of the UK offshore oil and gas industry&#8217;s oil spill... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Production Decline Slows as Investment Rises by 60 Per Cent </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Capital investment in UK oil and gas exploration and production has increased by 60 per cent over the last two years, significantly slowing the rate of production decline from the... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Oil &#x26; Gas UK Index Reports Buoyant Business Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s quarterly business confidence index published today (21 February) reveals that the business outlook in the UK upstream oil and gas industry for the fourth quarter of... ]]></description>
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<title>New Study Reveals the True Value of Data and Data Management to Oil and Gas Companies</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ ISSUED ON BEHALF OF COMMON DATA ACCESS LIMITED (CDA) Senior managers in oil and gas companies estimate that between a quarter and a third of the total value generated each... ]]></description>
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<title>CDA Data Management Value Study</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ CDA&#8217;s report on the value of Data Management has now been published and is available from the Oil &amp; Gas UK website - www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/datamanagementvaluestudy/ ]]></description>
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<title>Last Chance to Enter UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With the deadline for entries for the UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards fast-approaching, companies are reminded that there&#8217;s still time to submit nominations. The awards, principally sponsored by... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Appoints Chaplain</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE ABERDEEN OIL INDUSTRY CHAPLAINCY TRUST The Reverend Martin Grashoff has been appointed as chaplain to the UK offshore oil and gas industry.&#160; He takes up... ]]></description>
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<title>Opinion Survey Highlights the Importance of Raising Oil and Gas Industry’s Profile</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The general public&#8217;s underestimation of the importance of oil and gas production to the UK could have long-term consequences for growth and investment, Oil &amp; Gas UK has warned, after... ]]></description>
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<title>Step Change in Safety Commits to 50 per cent Reduction in Oil and Gas Leaks</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In a move to drive further reductions in the number of accidental hydrocarbon releases in the UK oil and gas industry, companies have committed jointly to cut leaks on their... ]]></description>
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<title>Nominations Open For UK Oil And Gas Industry Safety Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The search is on for the outstanding people and companies helping to make the UK oil and gas industry one of the safest in the world. Oil &amp; Gas UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Responds to Select Committee Report on UK Deepwater Drilling</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/575</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has welcomed the Energy and Climate Change Committee&#8217;s rejection of both the calls for a moratorium on offshore drilling in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) and... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Celebrates Supply Chain's Increasing Efficiency with 2010 Compliance Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has today (December 16 2010) announced that more companies have demonstrated their commitment to the PILOT Supply Chain Code of Practice and earned awards in its... ]]></description>
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<title>New Oil &#x26; Gas UK Report to Provide Guidance on Use of Flexible Pipe in Subsea Developments</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A major new report published today (14 December 2010) by Oil &amp; Gas UK aims to encourage the correct use of flexible pipe in the fast-growing area of subsea and... ]]></description>
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<title>Ground-breaking North Sea Helicopter Safety System Goes Live</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/572</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK and NATS, the UK&#8217;s air navigation service provider, today (13 December 2010)&#160;announced the world&#8217;s first operational use of wide area multilateration technology for tracking offshore flights.&#160;... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Postpones Aberdeen Breakfast Briefing due to Adverse Weather Conditions</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The breakfast briefing organised by Oil &amp; Gas UK entitled &#8216;Oil and Gas &#8211; The Dangers of Being Britain&#8217;s Best Kept Secret&#8217; which was due to be held on 1... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Event to Focus on Carbon Capture and Storage</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/570</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Figures from across the oil and gas industry will gather in London next week to hear about an emerging technology which could greatly reduce carbon dioxide emissions entering the atmosphere... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Cautiously Welcomes Government's Announcement on Migration Limit as Broadly Positive </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/569</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has welcomed the announcement today (November 23) that skilled migrants entering the UK as intra company transfers will be excluded from the Government&#8217;s cap on migrants... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Response to Migration Advisory Committee’s Report on Limiting Skilled Migration</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/568</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the publication today (18 November) of the Migration Advisory Committee&#8217;s (MAC) report on the level at which the cap on skilled migration should be set, Oil &amp; Gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Reveals Third Quarter Rise in Optimism in Exploration and Production Sector</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s quarterly business confidence Index published today (16 November) reveals that the business outlook in the UK upstream oil and gas industry for the third quarter continued... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Event Addresses Urgent Need to Dispel Myths About Industry</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/564</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is to hold an event focusing on an emerging threat to the industry which, unless addressed, could have long-term consequences for investment and growth. For the... ]]></description>
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<title>Greenpeace Legal Bid to Stop Offshore Drilling Unwarranted, Says Oil &#x26; Gas UK</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/566</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (12 November) strongly refuted Greenpeace&#8217;s claim that proper assessments of the risks associated with drilling are not being carried out by the Government before licences... ]]></description>
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<title>More Seats Released at Oil &#x26; Gas UK’s Environmental Seminar </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/565</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has released more seats at its forthcoming environmental seminar in response to overwhelming demand. &#160;The event, sponsored by Aker Solutions, will be held at the Aberdeen... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Seminar to Focus on Changing Environmental Issues</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/562</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil and gas companies agree they must take their responsibility to the environment seriously. However, the environmental legislation which they must adhere to is changing and the upcoming Oil &amp;... ]]></description>
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<title>Winners of Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards 2010 Announced</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The winners of the prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards 2010 were announced at a ceremony hosted by Oil &amp; Gas UK at the AECC last night (Thursday 4 November)... ]]></description>
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<title>Attendance at PILOT Share Fair 12 Breaks All Records</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In a clear demonstration of the current buoyant mood in the UK oil and gas industry, more than 1,000 people attended PILOT Share Fair 12 at the AECC yesterday to... ]]></description>
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<title>Demographics Report Finds Offshore Workers are Getting Younger</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/560</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The average age of offshore workers is at its lowest and there are more people travelling offshore to work than at any other time in the last four years. These... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Response to WWF Scotland</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/559</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK notes that WWF Scotland has called for so-called &#8220;pro-oil and gas clauses&#8221; to be removed from Crown Estate leases for offshore wind developments.&#160; It is for... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Refutes Allegations of Legal Action Against Wind Farms</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK rejects the allegations being made in newspaper articles that the oil and gas industry is poised for conflict with the offshore wind developers, even to the... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Response to the 26th Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the oil and gas exploration licences awarded by the Energy Minister today (27 October, 2010), Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said:&#8220;Today&#8217;s announcement by the UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Chair of Helicopter Task Group Given Prestigious International Safety Award</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/556</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is pleased to announce that PSN chief executive, Bob Keiller, has been awarded a highly-prestigious international offshore safety award. Bob has been awarded the 2010 Carolita... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Definitive Ruling on Working Time Directive</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (19 October) welcomed the ruling by the Court of Session that time off work enjoyed by UK offshore oil and gas workers more than meets... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Announces New Appointments to Board</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the representative organisation for the oil and gas industry, today announces a number of new appointments within its Board. Paul Warwick, president, UK and&#160;Africa at ConocoPhillips,... ]]></description>
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<title>Sharing of Oil and Gas Data Management Expertise Focus of London Conference</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Common Data Access Limited (CDA), the UK oil and gas industry&#8217;s shared data management service, is holding a conference in London to build on the success of an earlier event... ]]></description>
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<title>Development of UK Well Capping Capability Moves Forward</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ OSPRAG, the UK&#8217;s Oil Spill Prevention and Response&#160;Advisory Group, has agreed to move ahead to commissioning detailed designs for a full/partial pressure capping device which has the potential to become... ]]></description>
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<title>European Commission’s Call for Suspension of Licensing in UK Wholly Unjustified</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/551</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the European Commission&#8217;s calls for Member States to consider a suspension of licensing until European offshore safety regimes have been assessed, and for new EU prescribed safety standards,... ]]></description>
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<title>DM Competency work gathers pace</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ CDA is working with participants, contractors, DECC, PPDM (Canada) and ECIM (Norway) to develop and define E&amp;P Data Management competencies and other building blocks leading to professional recognition of E&amp;P... ]]></description>
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<title>Secretary of State Views Enhancements to UK Oil Spill Response Capability</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the Rt Hon Chris Huhne, is today visiting Oil Spill Response&#8217;s (OSRL) base in Southampton to view the extent of the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comment on European Parliament’s Vote Against Moratorium on Deepsea Drilling</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In response to the European Parliament&#8217;s adoption of the non-legislative resolution, Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes the clear signal that Members... ]]></description>
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<title>Sell Out Conference Demonstrates Industry Interest in Decommissioning Opportunities </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK and Decom North Sea today (Oct 6) launched the first day of their sell-out Offshore Decommissioning Conference in Dunblane. Sponsored by Aker Solutions and Wood Group... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Mourns Death of “Inspirational” Industry Safety Leader, Bob Kyle</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is deeply saddened at the news of the death of its colleague and friend, Bob Kyle, the association&#8217;s safety consultant, who died last Thursday (30 September... ]]></description>
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<title>Finalists announced for Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards 2010</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has announced the finalists for this year's prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards, sponsored by Shell U.K. Limited, which will be held at Aberdeen Exhibition and... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK pays tribute to Reverend Andrew Jolly</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is deeply saddened to hear that Reverend Andrew J. Jolly MBE, the oil and gas industry chaplain, has died after a long battle with cancer. &#160;... ]]></description>
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<title>Elevating Role of Gas Offers a More Flexible Way to Secure Affordable Energy and Cut Emissions, says Oil &#x26; Gas UK</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/544</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With the publication of its report &#8216;Gas: at the Centre of a Low Carbon Future&#8217;, Oil &amp; Gas UK today (22 September) highlighted the financial and practical risks of the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Warns Against Jeopardising Investment By Limiting Migration</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/543</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (21 September) warned that if the Government&#8217;s temporary cap on skilled migration by nationals of countries outside the European Union is made permanent, investment in... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Index Reflects Cautious Optimism in the Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest Oil &amp; Gas UK Index published today indicates that broadly speaking there is a sustained positive outlook across the UK oil and gas industry, with the overall industry... ]]></description>
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<title>Role of Natural Gas in UK Energy Market Under Spotlight at Oil &#x26; Gas UK Breakfast</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/540</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK expects up to one hundred people to attend the launch of its new report &#8216;Gas: at the centre of a low carbon future&#8217; at a breakfast... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comment on Industry Safety Record</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/539</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#8220;There is strong collaboration across the UK offshore industry to improve safety performance continually, year on year.&#160; Our ultimate goal is to make the UK continental shelf the safest place... ]]></description>
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<title>Helicopter safety the focus of Oil &#x26; Gas UK’s Aviation Workshop </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/538</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A one-day aviation seminar will bring together key players from the North Sea oil and gas industry and aviation interests to discuss the latest advances in UK offshore helicopter safety.... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Keen to Learn Appropriate Lessons from Report on Deepwater Horizon Incident</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the publication today (8 September)&#160; of BP&#8217;s report into the cause of the Deepwater Horizon incident, Oil &amp; Gas UK confirmed that the offshore oil and gas industry... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Emphasises UK Regulatory Rigour in Evidence to ECC Committee Inquiry</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, today (7 September 2010) gave oral evidence at the Energy and Climate Change Committee's session as part of its inquiry into UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Bookings Open for One to One Sessions at Share Fair 12 </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Delegates attending this year&#8217;s PILOT Share Fair 12, sponsored by CAN, are advised to book early for the popular one to one business discussion sessions which open on September 8... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas Industry to Maintain Focus on Helicopter Safety</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK can today (24 August 2010) announce that a new Helicopter Safety Steering Group has been formed under the Step Change in Safety initiative, with the aim... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comment on HSE Offshore Safety Statistics</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the HSE&#8217;s offshore safety statistics for 2009/2010, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s health, safety and employment issues director Robert Paterson said: &#8220;The figures show that, overall, there is a... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comment on Increase in OPOL Limit</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/536</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (18 August) welcomed the measure taken by the members of the Offshore Pollution Liability Association Ltd (OPOL) to increase to US$250 million the limit of... ]]></description>
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<title>Greenpeace Claims of Reckless Operations Offshore in UK are Wholly Unjustified</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/531</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (13 August 2010) refuted Greenpeace&#8217;s claims that the UK oil and gas industry operates recklessly and that there should be a moratorium on deep-sea drilling... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Interest in Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards Results in Deadline Extension</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Companies wishing to compete for the prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards 2010, sponsored by Shell U.K. Limited, have until 5pm on Wednesday August 11 to send in their nominations.... ]]></description>
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<title>Contract Awarded to Wood Group Kenny for Design of New UK Oil Spill Capping and Containment Solutions</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/529</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, on behalf of the UK&#8217;s Oil Spill Advisory Group (OSPRAG), today (5 August 2010) announced that it has awarded the contract for engineering services to assess... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes HSE’s Inspection of Ageing Installations</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the launch of the HSE&#8217;s new inspection programme, Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;We welcome the HSE&#8217;s latest inspection programme into ageing offshore installations.... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK and Decom North Sea Team Up at UK Decommissioning Event</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Up to two hundred delegates will be able to improve their awareness of the opportunities and challenges presented by the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure and to ensure their... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil Spill Response Group (OSPRAG) Continues its Work Alongside Developments in US</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Noting the formation of a joint venture in the US to develop a deepwater oil spill response and containment system, Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;Oil... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Energy and Climate Change Inquiry into UK Deepwater Drilling</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (20 July 2010) welcomed the Energy and Climate Change (ECC) Committee&#8217;s inquiry into deepwater drilling in the UK. The association&#8217;s chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said:... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on EU Commissioner's Call for Moratorium on New Drilling</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/523</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the EU Energy Commissioner&#8217;s call for a moratorium on new drilling,&#160;Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil &amp; Gas UK, said: &#8220;We are deeply concerned by the Energy Commissioner&#8217;s... ]]></description>
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<title>OSPRAG Gives Green Light for New UK Engineering Design Work on Oil Well Capping and Containment</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/522</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK&#8217;s Oil Spill Prevention and Response Advisory Group (OSPRAG) yesterday gave approval to its Technical Review Group (TRG) to proceed with an engineering study to develop new design concepts... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry:  “An Engine for Recovery&quot;  </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/521</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (6 July 2010) launched its annual economic report, which highlights the role that the UK&#8217;s offshore oil and gas industry can play in accelerating the... ]]></description>
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<title>Increased Optimism in the Oil and Gas Industry Gives Boost to PILOT Share Fair</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This year&#8217;s PILOT Share Fair, taking place on 3 November at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, is gearing up to be the biggest and best yet with a record... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on New UK North Sea Discovery</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/519</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;Encore Oil&#8217;s&#160;discovery could be hugely significant when compared with the average UK North Sea find which, over the last ten years,... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Record Interest in 26th Licensing Round</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the record interest in the 26th licensing round announced by energy minister, Charles Hendry, Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;Earlier this year, Oil &amp;... ]]></description>
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<title>Flight 85N Memorial Fund to Close at End of July</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The memorial fund set up by the UK offshore oil and gas industry soon after the loss of helicopter Flight 85N over the North Sea on 1 April 2009 will... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Responds to 2010 Emergency Budget</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes the Government&#8217;s recognition of the importance of stability in the tax regime at this time for the UK&#8217;s offshore oil and gas industry.&#160; The sector... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Statement: Emergency Budget (22 June 2010)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s economics director, Mike Tholen, said: &#8220;We are all aware of the challenges the Government faces in repairing the public finances.&#160; The best help our industry can... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil Spill Workgroups Get Underway on Early Review of UK Practices</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The work of the UK&#8217;s new Oil Spill Prevention and Response Advisory Group (OSPRAG) is now firmly underway with two of its review groups having agreed their work plans. Both... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Breakfast Highlights Resourcing Challenge of UK Energy Security</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/513</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With debate around how best to achieve UK energy security intensifying, delegates at Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s second London breakfast briefing of the year heard speakers from the world&#8217;s leading... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Chaplain Receives MBE in Birthday Honours List</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/512</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the news that the Rev. Andrew Jolly has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty The Queen in the Birthday... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Additional DECC Resources for Inspections</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/511</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on today&#8217;s announcement (8 June) from the Environment and Climate Change Secretary that offshore inspections are set to increase, Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive, said: &#8220;Oil... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Index Reflects Rising Business Confidence in Supply Chain</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/510</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest Oil &amp; Gas UK Index published today (7 June 2010) reveals a clear increase in business confidence across the UK oil and gas industry, with the overall industry... ]]></description>
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<title>Search Now on for Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/509</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The search is now officially on for nominations to compete in the prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards, sponsored by Shell U.K. Limited, which celebrate the people and businesses currently... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil Spill Prevention and Response Group Begins Work</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry&#8217;s new Oil Spill Prevention and Response Advisory Group (OSPRAG) today (2 June 2010) met for the first time to set out a path for... ]]></description>
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<title>Newly Transformed Oil and Gas Players Are Grasping Opportunities on the UKCS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/505</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The 420 delegates attending Oil &amp; Gas UK's sell-out breakfast briefing sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland today (26 May 2010) in Aberdeen heard about the exciting opportunities being... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Creates Advisory Group to Review UK Oil Spill Prevention and Response</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/503</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the leading representative body for the UK's offshore oil and gas industry, announces today (25 May 2010) that it is establishing an advisory group to provide... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK meets Rt Hon. Chris Huhne MP, Secretary for Energy and Climate Change</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/502</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive along with other Oil &amp; Gas UK Board members, attended a meeting today (20 May 2010) with Rt Hon. Chris Huhne MP,&#160;... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Statement Welcoming Appointment of Secretary of State and Ministers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes the appointment of Rt Hon. Chris Huhne MP as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and looks forward to working with him and... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on UK Safety Regulation to Minimise Risk of Oil Spills</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the possibility of an incident similar to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill occurring on the UK continental shelf (UKCS), Robert Paterson, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s health and safety... ]]></description>
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<title>Comment on First UK Application for Determination of Access to Infrastructure from the Secretary of State</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s operations director, Paul Dymond, said: &#8220;In negotiations over third party access to infrastructure, the legislation and the industry&#8217;s Code of Practice allow for companies to submit... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on the Fatal Tragedy on the Drilling Rig in Gulf of Mexico </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 18:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the fatal tragedy on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil &amp; Gas UK, said: &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Survey</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the Aberdeen &amp; Grampian Chamber of Commerce&#8217;s Spring Oil &amp; Gas Survey, Brian Kinkead, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s supply chain director, said: &#8220;The survey is the latest indication... ]]></description>
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<title>New Oil and Gas Players Under the Spotlight at Aberdeen Breakfast Briefing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Leaders of two significant oil and gas companies emerging from periods of transition will reveal what Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s latest activity forecasts mean for their businesses at the association&#8217;s... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards Winners Announced</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK and Step Change in Safety today (21 April 2010) announced the winners of the first UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards, sponsored by Maersk Oil.... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comment on Offshore Helicopter Flight Situation </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK can confirm that helicopter flights transferring workers to and from UK offshore oil and gas installations resumed this morning (21 April) across the majority of the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on the Continued Suspension of Offshore Helicopter Flights</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has been informed that all routine offshore helicopter flights into the UK continental shelf (UKCS) from UK airports are still suspended today (Monday, 19 April) due... ]]></description>
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<title>Statement: Suspension of Routine UKCS Helicopter Flights</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#8220;Oil &amp; Gas UK has been informed that all routine offshore helicopter flights into the UK continental shelf (UKCS) from UK airports are currently disrupted due to an airspace restriction.... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas Data Management Workshop in Aberdeen Hailed a Success</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Common Data Access Limited (CDA), the UK oil and gas industry&#8217;s shared data management service, hailed its recent workshop in Aberdeen a resounding success with delegates reporting significant improvements in... ]]></description>
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<title>New Board Appointments Strengthen Oil &#x26; Gas UK’s Industry Representation </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the leading representative organisation for the oil and gas industry, can today announce that Robin Davies, Subsea 7&#8217;s global vice&#8208;president &#8208; business improvement,&#160; has been appointed... ]]></description>
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<title>New FishSAFE Unit In Action Across the UK North Sea</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Aberdeen-based FLTC Services Limited (FLTCS) today (5 April 2010) announced that it has received the 200th order for its new FishSAFE unit. The devices are now being used to alert... ]]></description>
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<title>Finalists announced for UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Step Change in Safety and Oil &amp; Gas UK have announced the finalists for this year&#8217;s new UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards. Sponsored by Maersk Oil and due... ]]></description>
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<title>Government Approval for Gas Development West of Shetland will Help Secure UK Energy Supply, says Oil &#x26; Gas UK</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/487</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (19 March 2010) warmly&#160; welcomed the announcement that the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has approved the development of Laggan and Tormore gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK meets Greg Clark, Shadow Secretary for Energy and Climate Change</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s chief executive along with other Oil &amp; Gas UK Board members, attended a lunchtime meeting today (02 March 2010) with Greg Clark MP, Shadow... ]]></description>
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<title> Improved emergency response guidelines to be launched at Oil &#x26; Gas UK Training Session</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK will launch its newly revised emergency response guidelines at a special training session for industry professionals to be held at OPITO &#8211; The Oil &amp; Gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Highlights Rise in Reserves but Warns of the Investment Challenge</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offers still significant opportunity for offshore oil and gas development but companies are finding it increasingly difficult to turn new reserves into economic production, according to industry body... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK announces new Board member</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is pleased to announce that Phil Oldham, managing director of Nexen Petroleum (UK) Ltd, has joined the association&#8217;s Board. Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil &amp;... ]]></description>
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<title>Memorial to Flight 85N to be erected in Aberdeen Public Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A memorial commemorating those who perished on Flight 85N on 1 April 2009 will be placed in Johnston Gardens, off Viewfield Road, Aberdeen, it was confirmed today (16 February 2010).... ]]></description>
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<title>Safety Awards attract overwhelming number of entries proving safety is top of oil and gas agenda</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The nominations for this year&#8217;s new UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards have now closed with an impressive number of entries received to take forward to the judging process.... ]]></description>
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<title>Business confidence improves in the UK oil and gas industry, but overall picture remains fragile </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Oil &amp; Gas UK Index published today (10 February 2010) shows that business confidence appears to be returning to the UK oil and gas industry.&#160; The overall industry index... ]]></description>
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<title>Personal locator beacons to be back in use from Monday, 8 February 2010</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK can today (4 February 2010) confirm that personal locator beacons will be progressively reintroduced on North Sea helicopter flights from Monday, 8 February 2010.The reintroduction will... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas Safety Awards attract Head of HSE as key speaker</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Judith Hackitt CBE, Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), will be giving the industry&#8217;s inaugural safety lecture at the new UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards to... ]]></description>
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<title>Extension of New Field Allowance to Frontier Area will Promote Investment, says Oil &#x26; Gas UK </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/474</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (27 January 2010) positively welcomed the Treasury&#8217;s statement that it would extend the new field tax allowance which was announced at the last Budget to... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Announcement of 26th Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/473</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK&#8217;s offshore oil and gas industry, today (27 January, 2010) welcomed DECC&#8217;s announcement of the 26th Offshore Oil and Gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK evaluates industry prospects for 2010 after a challenging year</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/472</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK&#8217;s 2010 Activity Survey will be presented at its first quarter breakfast briefings of the year on 25 and 26 February in Aberdeen and London respectively. Speakers... ]]></description>
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<title>Helicopter Safety Awareness Courses Aim to Answer Workers’ Concerns</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/471</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Helicopter companies operating in the North Sea are due to deliver a series of educational courses this year to oil industry workers which aim to provide answers to concerns, educate... ]]></description>
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<title>New Director Bolsters Oil &#x26; Gas UK Supply Chain Expertise</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/470</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, has appointed Brian Kinkead as its new supply chain director. His appointment to this... ]]></description>
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<title>Phased Reintroduction of Personal Locator Beacons by the UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/469</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Manufacturing delays, caused not least by the extreme weather conditions of the past few weeks, have meant that the phased reintroduction of the new personal locator beacons (PLBs) for use... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Flight 85N Memorial Trust Fund Makes Donations</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/468</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#163;330,000 of donations are being made next week from the memorial trust fund which was set up following the tragic oil and gas industry helicopter incident off the north east... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Secretary of State's Comments on The Central Role of Oil and Gas in Energy Security</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/467</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK was last night delighted that the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the Right Hon Ed Miliband MP, attended the industry All Party Parliamentary... ]]></description>
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<title>More Investment in UK Gas Production Required Alongside Storage to Secure Supply, says Oil &#x26; Gas UK</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/466</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's energy policy manager, David Odling, today (8 January) warned against downplaying the remaining potential of the UKs indigenous gas in securing our energy supplies. While production... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK and Step Change in Safety call for safety pioneers to shine at Safety Awards</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/465</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, in conjunction with Step Change in Safety, is calling for entries to their first ever UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards, acknowledging significant contributions to... ]]></description>
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<title>New minimum industry training standard now widely adopted by industry – review shows</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/464</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Nine months on from its launch in April 2009, more than 4000 offshore workers have now completed the new Minimum Industry Safety Training Standard, making the scheme one of Step... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Index shows business confidence in UK oil and gas industry still fragile</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/463</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is today (16 December 2009) launching its first business confidence index which shows that whilst there are signs of recovery in certain parts of the UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Well services contractors join Oil &#x26; Gas UK</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/462</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The members of the Well Services Contractors Association (WSCA) voted to suspend WSCA as the trade association for well services contractors in the UK as of 31 December 2009. From... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Tax Changes Announced in Pre-Budget Report</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/461</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the announcements made in the Pre-Budget Report today, Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, said: "Since the Budget this year, Oil &amp; Gas UK has worked... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK ranks companies’ compliance with the Supply Chain Code of Practice</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/460</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK will today (9 December 2009) announce the first gold, silver and bronze awards attained by major purchasers which adhere to the oil and gas industry's best... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK comment on Charles Hendry's visit to Aberdeen</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/459</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, attended a lunchtime meeting today (4 December 2009) organised for Charles Hendry, alongside many Oil &amp; Gas UK members. He commented: "It... ]]></description>
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<title>Debate on Role of Oil and Gas in UK Energy Mix Spans Political Spectrum</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/458</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With the general election just around the corner, key figures from across the political spectrum today spoke on UK energy policy, the role that indigenous oil and gas needs to... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and gas flagship safety initiative outlines vision for 2010</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/456</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Step Change in Safety, the UK offshore oil and gas industry's flagship safety initiative, has defined its key work areas for 2010 to include greater emphasis on workforce engagement, strong... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK breakfast sheds light on UK energy policy across the political spectrum</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/457</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With the general election just around the corner, key figures from across the political spectrum have agreed to speak on UK energy policy at Oil &amp; Gas UK's final London... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK workshop reinforces the importance of infrastructure in a mature UKCS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/455</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is holding a training workshop which will set out clear principles and procedures to guide all those involved in negotiating access to existing infrastructure on the... ]]></description>
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<title>Report Reveals High-Performing Subsea Oil and Gas Sector Uncertain over Future Earnings</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/454</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Issued by Oil &amp; Gas UK and Subsea UK Subsea UK today (9 November 2009) revealed that while the sector plays and will continue to play a huge enabling role... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards '09 Winners Announced</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/453</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK last night announced the winners of the prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards 2009, at a ceremony celebrating the outstanding talent that is found in the... ]]></description>
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<title>PILOT SHARE FAIR 11 ATTRACTS RECORD ATTENDANCE LEVELS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/452</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A record breaking 750 delegates from across the UK and overseas attended this years PILOT Share Fair 11, a sell-out event, held on Wednesday, 04 November 2009. Between them they... ]]></description>
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<title>New Deed Offers Clarity on Risk Allocation Offshore and £Million Annual Savings</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ All companies working for oil and gas operators on the UK continental shelf (UKCS) are being invited to sign up to the new industry mutual hold harmless deed (IMHH) which,... ]]></description>
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<title>Delivering the future – Oil &#x26; Gas UK breakfast set to shape safety agenda</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Leading oil and gas industry figures are set to look towards a safer future and discuss key safety areas to address in 2010 and beyond at Oil &amp; Gas UK's... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Seminar Offers Help in Tackling High Costs</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In an effort to help increase the competitiveness of the UK continental shelf (UKCS), Oil &amp; Gas UK's forthcoming seminar focuses on 'Reducing the Operating Cost Base in a High... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK's comment on the Government response to the Energy and Climate Change Committee’s First Report of Session 2008-9</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the Government response to the Energy and Climate Change Committee's First Report of Session 2008-9, Mike Tholen, Oil &amp; Gas UK's economics director, said: "Oil &amp; Gas UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Chancellor's visit to Aberdeen hailed as recognition of importance of oil and gas industry</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Chancellor of the Exchequer's visit to Aberdeen today (16 October 2009) is being hailed by industry association, Oil &amp; Gas UK, as acknowledgement of the importance of the UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Sir Ian Wood announced as guest of honour at awards ceremony</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is delighted to announce that Sir Ian Wood has been confirmed as guest of honour and keynote speaker at the Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards '09... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK comment on S-92 helicopter fleet</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Robert Paterson, Oil &amp; Gas UK's health and safety director, said: "On 09 October, Oil &amp; Gas UK was made aware of reported cracks in some S-92 gearbox feet. We... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK announces new Board appointments</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is pleased to announce that Bernard Looney, managing director of BP's North Sea Business, has been appointed co-vice chairman of Oil &amp; Gas UK and Dennis... ]]></description>
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<title>Help is on hand for SMEs at PILOT Share Fair 11</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has developed a brand new "Self Help Zone" for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) at PILOT Share Fair this year which will enable organisations to... ]]></description>
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<title>Step Change in Safety event keeps focus on workforce engagement</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ At its network meeting on Wednesday, 07 October 2009, Step Change in Safety will bring together over 180 safety representatives, company focal points and site leaders for one of its... ]]></description>
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<title>UK oil and gas industry marks 1,000th modern apprenticeship milestone</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry will today (5 October 2009) celebrate the milestone intake of the 1,000th Modern Apprentice to its hugely successful technician training scheme, marking the 10th... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK’s aviation seminar puts spotlight on helicopter safety</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This years aviation safety seminar, organised by Oil &amp; Gas UK, will update the wider aviation and oil and gas community on the key lessons learned from the fatal helicopter... ]]></description>
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<title>Finalists announced for Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards ‘09</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has announced the finalists for this year's prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards sponsored by Shell U.K. Limited. Prizes are being awarded in five categories: Overall... ]]></description>
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<title>Supply chain looks towards a positive future post-recession</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's third breakfast briefing of 2009 on Wednesday 7 October at the Aberdeen Beach Ballroom, will provide valuable insight into the challenges that the world-renowned supply chain... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and gas industry seminar underlines continued commitment to safety</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Underlining the industry's continued focus on offshore safety, Oil &amp; Gas UK's process safety seminar on 24 September 2009 will bring together a wide range of companies and organisations, including... ]]></description>
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<title>PILOT Share Fair 11 provides unique business opportunities for SMEs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Bookings for the PILOT Share Fair 11 one to one sessions open today (Tuesday 15th September) with a record number of oil and gas companies available for one to one... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK statement on HSE offshore safety statistics</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In response to the Health &amp; Safety Executive's press briefing at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen today (10 September 2009), Robert Paterson, Oil &amp; Gas UK's health and safety director, said:... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and gas young professionals challenge the Dragons over industry's people strategy</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Young professionals working in the UK oil and gas industry today proposed to business leaders ways to improve the current strategy for attracting, developing and retaining the Next Generation of... ]]></description>
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<title>New seismic data management system to save time and expert resources in UK oil and gas exploration</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/433</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Common Data Access Limited (CDA), which manages well data collected during drilling activity on the UK continental shelf (UKCS), today (8 September 2009) launches its Seismic DataStore. The new online... ]]></description>
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<title>New helicopter surveillance system boosts offshore flight safety</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/432</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK and NATS Services Ltd (NSL) are today (7 September 2009) launching a new helicopter surveillance system for the North Sea; the first in the world for... ]]></description>
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<title>New industry handbook drives efficiency in business transactions</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/431</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has today launched a new online handbook which will help companies improve their efficiency in the negotiation and conclusion of buying and selling of licences, and... ]]></description>
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<title>Record number of entries received for industry awards</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Nominations have now closed for Oil &amp; Gas UK's annual industry awards ceremony and the number of entries received has been the most impressive yet. The event celebrates the people... ]]></description>
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<title>Pilot Share Fair 11 set to boost supply chain activity</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/429</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 700 delegates are expected to attend PILOT Share Fair 11 on 4 November 2009 at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Organised by Oil &amp; Gas UK, PILOT Share... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK welcomes clear improvement in offshore safety statistics</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the safety statistics for the UK offshore oil and gas industry published today (5 August 2009) by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Malcolm Webb, Chief Executive of... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK statement on the AAIB Bulletin S5/2009</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/427</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes the publication today (16 July 2009) of the latest Air Accidents Investigation Branch's Special Bulletin into the helicopter crash of 1 April 2009. The two... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK welcomes findings of KP3 progress review</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/426</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the HSE's KP3 review published today (14 July 2009), Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil &amp; Gas UK, said: "We welcome the HSE's review into the progress made... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Aligned with House of Commons Select Committee on Critical Need to Incentivise Production</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/425</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today launched its annual economic report, which reinforces the conclusion reached by the House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee that there is an urgent... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Energy and Climate Change Committee's Report on UK Offshore Oil and Gas</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/424</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the publication of the Energy and Climate Change Committee's report on UK offshore oil and gas, published today (30 June 2009), Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil &amp;... ]]></description>
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<title>New industry award recognises the importance of investing in people</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/423</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has created a new People Development award for its industry awards ceremony this year, giving due recognition to organisations which invest in the personal development of... ]]></description>
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<title>Helicopter Task Group urges CAA to pave way for reintroduction of PLBs</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/422</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the publication of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch's (AAIB) Special Bulletin into the ditching of a helicopter close to the ETAP platform on 18 February, Bob Keiller, chairman of... ]]></description>
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<title>Step Change in Safety Share Fair sees record workforce attendance</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Step Change in Safety welcomed a record number of delegates to its safety Share Fair today (24 June), with the turnout exceeding 200 attendees. The Step Change Share Fair is... ]]></description>
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<title>Forum for oil and gas and fishing industries builds on collaboration to improve mariners’ safety</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/420</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Today (15 June 2009), thirty-five senior representatives from the oil and gas and fishing industries as well as the Scottish and UK Governments are coming together in Aberdeen to learn... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK promotes efficient deal making in UK oil and gas industry</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/419</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is hosting a series of training workshops that aim to help companies conclude deals quickly and efficiently, reduce costs and maintain competitiveness in the economic downturn.... ]]></description>
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<title>Workforce engagement key to improving offshore safety, says Step Change in Safety</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/418</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Step Change in Safety, the UK offshore oil and gas industry's flagship safety initiative, is holding two events this month to hear directly from the workforce about their views on... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and gas industry aims to bring back personal locator beacons for offshore flights from July</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/417</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offshore oil and gas industry is planning to reintroduce the use of personal locator beacons or PLBs on offshore helicopter flights from July. Personal beacons, which are carried... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK breakfast puts spotlight on energy trends in turbulent times</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/416</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Bernard Looney, managing director of BP's North Sea business, will shed light on how the current challenging economic environment is affecting oil and gas investment and activity at Oil &amp;... ]]></description>
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<title>UK OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTED ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/414</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (2 June 2009) held dialogue with over fifty stakeholders on the industry's sustainable development strategy, with a view to incorporating their feedback into its approach... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK puts spotlight on managing costs during recession</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/415</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ To address concerns around how UK oil and gas companies manage their costs within the current, challenging economic environment, Oil &amp; Gas UK is holding two breakfast briefings in London.... ]]></description>
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<title>Young Award winner tells of career success</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/413</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Caroline Gill, winner of the 2008 Oil &amp; Gas UK Award for Overall Excellence, is urging fellow young professionals to enter this year's Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards and have... ]]></description>
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<title>INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION ARE KEY IN SAFE, QUICK AND COST EFFECTIVE DECOMMISSIONING, SAYS OIL &#x26; GAS UK</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/412</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Around 120 delegates today (26 May 2009) attended the first of a two-day conference organised by Oil &amp; Gas UK and sponsored by DECC in Newcastle to bring owners of... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes New Board Members</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/411</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today announced that it has appointed two new members to its Board. Gerry Borghesi, Joint Interest Manager, UK/Netherlands at ExxonMobil, has been appointed as a major... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Meets Shadow Chancellor to Highlight Industry's Vital Economic Contribution</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/409</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, accompanied by some of its leading Aberdeen-based members today met the Shadow Chancellor, George Osborne MP, on his short stop-over in Aberdeen and took the opportunity... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK meets with helicopter operators to discuss personal locator beacons</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/410</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has today (14 May 2009) met with the helicopter operators to discuss the reinstatement of personal locator beacons (PLB) as quickly as technically feasible. The meeting... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas and Fishing Industries Announce Major Progress in Keeping Fishermen Safe</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/408</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ FLTC Services Limited (FLTC Services) today announced that it has made significant progress in several projects to inform fishermen of seabed structures and equipment related to oil and gas activities... ]]></description>
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<title>Measures to Stimulate Investment in Challenging Fields Welcomed but Oil &#x26; Gas UK Says There is More to Do</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/407</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (22 April 2009) welcomed the Chancellor's announcement of incentives to stimulate investment in small and challenging projects on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), but added... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK says Sustantial Tax Change Needed to Deliver 20% Increase in Production Over Five Years</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/404</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's economics director, Mike Tholen, said: "Oil &amp; Gas UK is encouraged by initial reports that the Chancellor plans to implement measures to increase North Sea production... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK workgroup identifies technical specifications for personal locator beacons</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/405</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The work group that was set up by Oil &amp; Gas UK soon after a helicopter ditched in the North Sea in February, has today (19 April 2009) met to... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Responds to BALPA Call for North Sea Safety Summit</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to BALPA's call for a North Sea safety summit, Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil &amp; Gas UK said: "I must take exception to the suggestion that commercial pressures... ]]></description>
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<title>Inspection and Modification to Offshore Helicopters</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A programme of inspection and modification of the two models of Super Puma helicopter subject to recommendations by the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is now underway following the... ]]></description>
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<title>Reinstatement of Safety Beacons a Priority, Confirms Oil &#x26; Gas UK</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Finding a technical solution that will allow personal safety beacons to be safely reinstated for all helicopter passengers flying offshore is a matter of priority, oil and gas industry body... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Helicopter Flights Discontinued Over Weekend</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil and gas companies operating in the UK offshore are temporarily refraining from flying the two models of Super Puma helicopter subject to the latest recommendation issued by the UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas Industry Sets up North Sea Helicopter Memorial Fund</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A memorial fund has been set up in memory of the 16 men who lost their lives in the helicopter accident off the north-east coast of Scotland on 1 April... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Responds to Latest AAIB Helicopter Recommendation</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has not had the opportunity to study in detail the latest recommendation issued by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and is therefore not yet in... ]]></description>
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<title>UK oil and gas industry responds to AAIB recommendations</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to concerns raised in the media, following the publication of the AAIB initial report on their investigation into the North Sea helicopter accident off Peterhead, Chris Allen, health and... ]]></description>
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<title>The Apprentice’s Business Expert Addresses Generation Y in Aberdeen</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/398</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has revealed an exciting line-up of speakers who will address young professionals at its Next Generation conference on 22 April in Aberdeen, sponsored by Maersk Oil.... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK welcomes AAIB's initial report on fatal North Sea helicopter accident</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the publication of the AAIB's initial report on the fatal helicopter accident on 1 April 2009 in the North Sea, Chris Allen, Oil &amp; Gas UK's health and... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Creates Task Group in Response to Fatal Helicopter Accident</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/395</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the leading representative body for the UK's offshore oil and gas industry, has today (Wednesday, 8 April 2009) established a task group to address cross-industry issues... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Announces New Co-Chair</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is delighted to announce the appointment of John Gallagher,Shell'sVice President Technical - Europe, as the association's new co-chair, succeeding Archie Kennedy. John Gallagher will join co-chair... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK comment on Bond helicopter crash</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, on behalf of Oil &amp; Gas UK, expresses his shock and sadness at the news of the tragic helicopter crash off the Aberdeenshire coast and thoughts of everyone... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Conference Offers Suppliers Heads Up on New Decommissioning Business</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/392</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over one hundred and fifty delegates will have the opportunity to improve their grasp of the business opportunities presented by the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure at Oil &amp;... ]]></description>
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<title>New supply chain initiative helps industry overcome economic challenges</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/391</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In an effort to ease business relationships in the current economic climate and help companies overcome financial difficulties, Oil &amp; Gas UK has launched a confidential 30-day payment help-line for... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK comment on personal locator beacons</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/390</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the investigation into the helicopter ditching on 18 February, we have been made aware of a potential incompatibility between the personal locator beacons (PLBs) carried by passengers and the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK and Step Change in Safety confirm continued industry focus on offshore safety</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/389</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Step Change in Safety leadership day on 19 March, attended by over 80 managing directors from member companies, Oil &amp; Gas UK and Step Change in Safety reaffirmed... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK to Give Evidence to Energy &#x26; Climate Change Committee Inquiry</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/388</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb and Paul Dymond will give oral evidence on behalf of Oil &amp; Gas UK at the Energy and Climate Change Committee's session in Aberdeen on 19 March 2009... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Seminar Helps Industry Address Effects of Banking Crisis on Investment</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/387</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over one hundred delegates are expected at Oil &amp; Gas UK's forthcoming seminar on 'New Business Models and Financing in the Current Business Climate' to be held on 31 March... ]]></description>
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<title>APPOINTMENTS MADE AT OIL &#x26; GAS UK TO REPLACE HSE DIRECTOR</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/386</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Chris Allen is to leave Oil &amp; Gas UK at the end of April to take up a new role with Petrofac as director of health, safety, security, environment and... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK HELPS MOBILISE WELL ABANDONMENT TECHNOLOGIES WITH NEW STUDY HIGHLIGHTING £15 BILLION MARKET</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/385</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In a report published today (11 March 2009), Oil &amp; Gas UK highlights the £15 billion market for services needed to abandon nearly 5,000 platform and subsea wells on the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK welcomes Employment Appeal Tribunal decision</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/384</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (09 March 2009), welcomed the Employment Appeal Tribunal's (EAT) confirmation that the time off work enjoyed by UK offshore oil and gas workers, typically over... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK COMMENTS ON DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY AND TOURISM ROUND TABLE</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/383</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb gave evidence on behalf of Oil &amp; Gas UK at the Scottish Parliaments Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee today in Aberdeen. He commented: Oil &amp; Gas UK is... ]]></description>
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<title>New Oil &#x26; Gas UK Guidelines Lift Shadow of NRB</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/382</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is introducing new guidelines setting out the principles and process to be followed in the event of permanent removal of contractor personnel from an offshore installation,... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Gives Support to Sudden Trauma Information Service Helpline</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/381</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Scottish-based Sudden Trauma Information Service Helpline (STISH) has recently received a generous donation of &#163;10,000 from Oil &amp; Gas UK as it celebrates its third anniversary since going live... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comments on Rescue of Workers and Crew after Helicopter Ditching</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/380</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Chris Allen, Oil &amp; Gas UK's health, safety and environment director, said: "Oil &amp; Gas UK applauds all those excellent people involved in the swift and safe rescue of all... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK PRESENTS SUITE OF MODEL AGREEMENTS TO IMPROVE INDUSTRY EFFICIENCY</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/379</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK will today (16 February 2009) unveil a suite of model agreements to help companies conclude deals quickly and efficiently, providing a valuable tool for the UK... ]]></description>
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<title>BANKING CRISIS AND RECESSION PUT UK OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT AT RISK</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/378</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Urgent measures are needed to prevent the effects of the global recession combined with the banking crisis from dampening new investment in the recovery of the UK's still significant oil... ]]></description>
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<title>COMMON DATA ACCESS AWARDS SEISMIC DATASTORE CONTRACT TO SCHLUMBERGER AHEAD OF AUGUST 2009 OPENING</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/377</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Common Data Access (CDA), today (3 February 2009) announced that through a competitive tendering process, it has awarded Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS) the contract for building and operating its new... ]]></description>
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<title>Process Safety Forum formed to encourage cross-industry best practice sharing and learning</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/376</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKPIA(1) and Oil &amp; Gas UK(2) announce that in conjunction with the Chemical Industries Association and Nuclear Industry Association, a pan sector Process Safety Forum has been formed. The Forum... ]]></description>
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<title>Common Data Access Welcomes New Chairperson</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/375</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Common Data Access Limited (CDA), which provides data management services to the UK oil and gas industry, has appointed Christine McKay as its new council chairperson and director to the... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK RESPONDS TO CHANCELLOR'S PRE-BUDGET REPORT</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/374</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to Chancellor Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Report, Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said: "Oil &amp; Gas UK is encouraged to hear of the Chancellor's commitment to working... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK AWARDS 2008 WINNERS ANNOUNCED</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/373</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK last night announced the winners of the prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards 2008, at a ceremony celebrating the outstanding talent that is found in the... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK GUIDELINES FOR SAFER MOORING OF VESSELS UNDER SPOTLIGHT AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/371</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's recently published guidelines to promote safer mooring of Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSOs) were today (12 November 2008) presented to 150 delegates from all... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT OF 25TH LICENSING ROUND</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/372</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes the announcement from the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) of awards in the 25th Licensing Round for North Sea oil and gas. Paul... ]]></description>
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<title>PILOT SHARE FAIR 10 ATTRACTS RECORD ATTENDANCE LEVELS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/370</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A record breaking 700 delegates from across the UK and overseas attended this year's PILOT Share Fair 10, held on Tuesday, 11 November 2008. Between them they listened to over... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK DEMOGRAPHICS REPORT CONFIRMS HEALTHY AGE PROFILE FOR THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/368</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UKs second demographic report continues to provide a much more optimistic picture for the industry demographics than the commonly held perception. The report confirms that the average... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK COMMENTS ON OIL FIRMS’ THIRD QUARTER RESULTS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/369</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ OIL &amp; GAS UK COMMENTS ON OIL FIRMS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, said: "Profits announced by multi-national companies are earned from their activities... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK RESPONSE TO AAIB REPORT INTO FATAL MORECAMBE BAY HELICOPTER ACCIDENT</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/367</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Air Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) report into the SA365N helicopter accident on 27 December 2006, in which 7 lives were lost, has been published today. Commenting on the report,... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK BREAKFAST BRIEFING PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON UK SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/366</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over three hundred delegates are expected to attend Oil &amp; Gas UK's forthcoming breakfast briefing entitled 'Exploring Subsea - The role of subsea in extending life and enhancing recovery from... ]]></description>
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<title>WORKFORCE VIEWS SOUGHT AT SAFETY EVENTS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/365</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Step Change in Safety, the UK offshore oil and gas industry's flagship safety initiative, is leading the way on engaging the workforce with a week of best practice sharing, learning... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK WELCOMES NEWLY CREATED DEPARMENT FOR ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/364</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 3 September 2008 Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, said: "Oil &amp; Gas UK warmly welcomes the newly created Department for Energy and Climate Change and its Secretary... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK publishes new guidelines for the management of electrical operations</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/363</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is today launching a new set of guidelines for the management of electrical operations, providing both existing and new duty holders with good industry practice in... ]]></description>
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<title>PILOT SHARE FAIR ANNOUNCES FULL LINE UP OF PRESENTERS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/362</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An impressive line up of presenters has now been confirmed for the tenth annual PILOT Share Fair being held on Tuesday, 11 November 2008 at the Aberdeen Exhibition &amp; Conference... ]]></description>
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<title>John Hutton to speak at Oil &#x26; Gas UK’s first ever supply chain conference</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/361</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An impressive line up of speakers, headed by the Rt Hon John Hutton MP, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, has been secured for Oil &amp; Gas... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK STATEMENT ON GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/359</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the Government's energy efficiency package announced today, Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said: "The promotion of more efficient use of energy is a good long-term... ]]></description>
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<title>GUIDELINES PUBLISHED TO AID ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENCOURAGE NEW OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENTS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/360</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has published guidance notes to improve compliance with the Infrastructure Code of Practice (ICoP) and encourage third party access to infrastructure in order to promote new... ]]></description>
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<title>BOOSTING INVESTMENT IN UK OIL AND GAS WILL AID SMOOTH TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, Malcolm Webb, today (9 September 2008) revealed to delegates at SCDI's 'Scotland's Energy Future' conference in Edinburgh that even if the government's target for... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK WELCOMES SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR BUSINESS TO ABERDEEN</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives of Oil &amp; Gas UK member companies welcomed Alan Duncan MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) to its Aberdeen office today (3... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK BREAKFAST BRIEFING PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON BRITAIN’S GAS SUPPLY</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/356</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over a hundred delegates are expected to attend Oil &amp; Gas UK's forthcoming breakfast briefing entitled 'Where Next for Europe's Gas?' The event will be held at 8am on 9... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK SEMINAR FOCUSES ON APPETITE FOR ASSET TRANSFER TO MAXIMISE OIL AND GAS RECOVERY</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over one hundred delegates are expected at Oil &amp; Gas UK's forthcoming Asset Trading seminar to be held on 3 September 2008 at Aberdeens Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, sponsored by... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Response to Calls for Windfall Tax on Energy Companies</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to calls for a windfall tax to be levied on energy companies, Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil &amp; Gas UK, the representative body for the UK oil and... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK responds to HSE's offshore safety statistics bulletin 2007/8</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Issued by Oil &amp; Gas UK 13 August 2008 In response to the HSE's offshore safety statistics bulletin 2007/8, Chris Allen, Oil &amp; Gas UK's HSSE director, said: "We are... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK addresses importance of the UK oil and gas supply chain in its biggest events of 2008</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Up to 1,000 delegates from the oil and gas industry will be attending the annual PILOT Share Fair and the first Oil &amp; Gas UK supply chain conference on 11... ]]></description>
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<title>STEP CHANGE IN SAFETY INTRODUCES NEW COMMON SAFETY STANDARDS FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/351</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offshore oil and gas industry's flagship safety initiative Step Change in Safety is currently creating new, OPITO approved, minimum safety training standards for employees working on installations in... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK shocked and saddened by the death of Graham Tran</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Graham Tran of the union Unite. Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil &amp; Gas UK... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK UPDATES GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND SURVEY OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RESCUE VESSELS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/348</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK in association with the Emergency Response &amp; Rescue Vessel Association (ERRVA) has updated its two guidelines on the management and survey of emergency response and rescue... ]]></description>
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<title>CDA TENDERS SERVICES FOR A SHARED STORE OF DIGITAL SEISMIC DATA TO BOOST UK OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/349</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Common Data Access (CDA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oil &amp; Gas UK, is looking for a company to build and manage the Seismic DataStore, a centralised, state-of-the-art repository for seismic... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK 2008 Economic Report Reinforces Importance of Maximising Recovery of UK Oil and Gas</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/347</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's 2008 economic report highlights buoyant exploration and production activity on the UK continental shelf (UKCS) and strong exports of UK oilfield goods and services. Importantly, it... ]]></description>
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<title>Piper Alpha 20th Anniversary</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Members of staff at Oil &amp; Gas UK, including chief executive Malcolm Webb, will be marking the 20th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster by attending the service of remembrance... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK AND ITF PROMOTE EFFICIENT MARKET PLACE FOR DECOMMISSIONING SERVICES</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Events held by Oil &amp; Gas UK and Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) this week in Aberdeen will sharpen the industry's focus on the technologies and capabilities that will be in... ]]></description>
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<title>EFFECTIVE CORROSION MANAGEMENT VITAL TO OFFSHORE SAFETY</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is holding a master class on corrosion management on 18 June 2008 at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa in Aberdeen, to promote awareness of this key... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK AWARDS RECOGNISE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF INDUSTRY’S SUPPLY CHAIN</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/343</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The search is now officially on for nominations to compete in this years prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards, sponsored by Maersk Oil,which celebrate the people and businesses currently making... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK briefs on safety lessons learned since Piper Alpha</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/342</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the oil and gas industrys safety performance, Chris Allen, health, safety, social and environment director at Oil &amp; Gas UK, said: "Piper Alpha was a turning point for... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK MEETS PRIME MINISTER TO DISCUSS BOOSTING INVESTMENT IN UK OIL AND GAS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/341</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling met members of the Board of industry association Oil &amp; Gas UK in Aberdeen today (28 May) to... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK AND ITF JOIN FORCES TO SHARPEN FOCUS ON DEMANDS OF DECOMMISSIONING</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/340</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK and the Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) are joining forces at two back-to-back events on 12 and 13 June 2008 at the AECC to help inform the... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO DISCUSS WAY FORWARD IN OFFSHORE SAFETY</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/339</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ More than seventy oil and gas company managing directors and senior leaders will come together to underline their personal commitment to improving safety offshore, demonstrate visible leadership and promote effective... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK WORKSHOP AIMS TO SIMPLIFY COMMERCIAL ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN COMPANIES</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/338</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK's first supply chain code of practice workshop, taking place on 29 May 2008 at the Town House in Aberdeen, will promote the adoption of smarter working... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK AND CDA TAKE MAJOR STEPS FORWARD IN BOOSTING EXPLORATION FOR UK OIL AND GAS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/337</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Revised guidelines for the release of seismic data have been published on the Oil &amp; Gas UK website, following an extensive review by the industry association, Common Data Access (CDA)... ]]></description>
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<title>INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT COLLABORATE TO ENCOURAGE NEW FACES TO ENTER UK OIL AND GAS BASIN</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/336</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 400 delegates attending Oil &amp; Gas UK's spring breakfast briefing sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland today (13 May 2008) in Aberdeen heard about the initiatives being pursued... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Statement on Oil Company Profits</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/335</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The first-quarter profits posted today by Shell and BP can be largely attributed to the rising oil price which has increased 17 percent since the beginning of the year and... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO BROKER AGREEMENT TO KEEP FORTIES PIPELINE OPEN DURING GRANGEMOUTH DISPUTE</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/334</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Only a minor extension to the existing agreement between Unite and Ineos to keep the Grangemouth and Kinneil plants running warm during a strike would be required to provide the... ]]></description>
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<title>GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION NOW NEEDED TO KEEP FORTIES PIPELINE OPEN</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/331</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With only hours to go before the Forties Pipeline System begins to shut down, it is now time for the Government to intervene actively with Unite and Ineos to ensure... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK DEPLORES INTERRUPTION TO NORTH SEA PRODUCTION AND CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO BROKER AGREEMENT TO ALLAY NORTH SEA FEARS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/332</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK deplores the interruption of North Sea oil and gas production and calls on the Government to broker an agreement between Ineos and Unite that will restore... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK CALLS FOR KINNEIL TO BE RELEASED FROM GRIP OF GRANGEMOUTH DISPUTE</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/330</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As the Grangemouth dispute threatens to significantly affect oil and gas production in the central North Sea, Oil &amp; Gas UK called for the parties involved, Ineos and Unite, to... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Supports Secretary of State Call to Resolve Grangemouth Dispute</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/329</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK strongly supports John Hutton's call for Ineos and Unite, the parties involved in the Grangemouth dispute, to come together to agree that essential services will be... ]]></description>
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<title>Young Oil &#x26; Gas Industry Professionals Make Their Views Heard at Aberdeen Conference</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/328</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 200 young oil and gas professionals, all in the first ten years of their career, today challenged the offshore industry with their recommendations on a range of major issues... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Statement Regarding Grangemouth Dispute</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/327</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the potential strike action at Grangemouth refinery, Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, Malcolm Webb, said: "We sincerely hope that the parties concerned can resolve their differences to... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Launches New Risk-based Medical Guidelines Aiming to Keep More People in Employment</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/326</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today (22 April 2008) publishes its revised medical guidelines which set out good practice for assessing the health of those working or intending to work offshore... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Announces Appointment of New Co-Chairs</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/325</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Bob Keiller, chief executive officer for PSN, and Archie Kennedy, managing director of ConocoPhillips (UK) Ltd, have taken over the joint role of chairmen of the Oil&#160;&amp; Gas UK Board.Bob... ]]></description>
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<title>STEP CHANGE IN SAFETY LEADS THE WAY WITH UNIQUE SAFETY SHARING EVENT</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/324</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Revolutionising safety sharing in the oil and gas industry, Step Change in Safety is holding its first Safety Share Fair on April 16, 2008, as part of a three day... ]]></description>
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<title>NEW INDUSTRY WORKSHOP SET TO IMPROVE ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/323</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Step Change in Safety is today, 14 April 2008, launching a unique industry workshop intended to equip company leaders to ask the right questions about asset integrity and ensure that... ]]></description>
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<title>Win Last Two Tickets to Attend Next Generation Conference</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/322</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, together with support from Maersk Oil, have launched a competition to win one of the last two remaining tickets for the Next Generation Conference. &#160;The sell-out... ]]></description>
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<title>OIL &#x26; GAS UK CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO BROKER AGREEMENT TO KEEP FORTIES PIPELINE OPEN DURING GRANGEMOUTH DISPUTE (Apr 08)</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/333</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Only a minor extension to the existing agreement between Unite and Ineos to keep the Grangemouth and Kinneil plants running warm during a strike would be required to provide the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Confirms Line Up for Next Generation Conference</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/321</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An impressive line-up of speakers has now been confirmed for Oil &amp; Gas UK's first ever conference aimed specifically at young people in the oil and gas sector. Presenting on... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Anticipated Amendments Regarding Decommissioning and Petroleum Revenue Tax</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/320</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to today's Budget statement, Oil &amp; Gas UK, the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, welcomed the amendments regarding the treatment of decommissioning costs and... ]]></description>
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<title>Step Change in Safety workshop addresses role and influence of the chief engineer in offshore safety</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/319</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new Step Change in Safety workshop, taking place on Wednesday, 5 March at the Ardoe House Hotel in Aberdeen, will look at the scope and influence of the offshore... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Forecasts Continuing Strong Investment but Warns of Declining Capital Efficiency</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/318</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, today (25 February 2008) revealed that while the UK oil and gas industry continues... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Highlights the Importance of European Oil and Gas Industry</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/317</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Oil &amp; Gas UK's chief executive, today (22 February, 2008) highlighted the vital role of Europes indigenous oil and gas industry in securing a diverse and secure energy... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Working Time Tribunal Decision</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/316</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK today thanked the Aberdeen employment tribunal for its ruling on the various issues put forward in the recent working time tribunal hearing as it brings welcome... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Announcement of 25th Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/315</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK's offshore oil and gas industry, today (20 February, 2008) welcomed BERR's announcement of the 25th Offshore Oil and Gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK shares corporate memory of Piper Alpha with young technicians</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/314</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, is to give presentations to young industry trainees to pass on the important lessons... ]]></description>
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<title>Passing the Baton to the Next Generation</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The first ever interactive conference specifically tailored for young people in the oil and gas sector is being run by Oil &amp; Gas UK. The Next Generation Conference, on April... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK seminar aims to untangle environmental regulation</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/312</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry is subject to a wide range of environmental regulation. Oil &amp; Gas UK's first seminar in 2008, sponsored by Aker Kvaerner, aims to clarify... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Enhances Supply Chain Engagement in East of England</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/311</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Industry leaders met in Norwich today to discuss working together to ensure a sustainable future for the oil and gas contracting community based in the East of England. Oil and... ]]></description>
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<title>Step Change in safety event underlines commitment to safety</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/310</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ More than seventy oil and gas company managing directors and senior leaders will come together to underline their personal commitment to improving safety offshore, reconfirm their engagement with the Step... ]]></description>
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<title>New sharing website kicks off industry-wide asset integrity programme</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/308</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Step Change in Safety is today (10 January 2008) launching its 2008 programme to improve asset integrity on offshore installations with the creation of a unique sharing website. The first... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Comment on the publication of the Government’s Energy Bill</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/309</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ At first glance, the Energy Bill appears to incorporate changes to legislation that have been the subject of extensive discussion between BERR and the oil and gas industry and hence,... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK's response to OILC's statement on lifeboats on offshore installations</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/307</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Chris Allen, HSSE director with Oil &amp; Gas UK, said: "We are obviously aware that tests in the Norwegian sector have shown shortcomings in the performance of some free-fall lifeboats... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Welcomes Treasury Proposals as a Step in the Right Direction</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/306</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK welcomes the publication of the Treasury's consultation document on the future of the North Sea fiscal regime, which addresses a number of inconsistencies in the current... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK launches new joint operating agreement at industry seminar</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/305</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is to launch the new industry standard Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) at a seminar in Aberdeen today. Most oil and gas fields on the UK continental... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards 2007 Winners Announced</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/303</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK last night announced the winners of the prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards 2007, at a ceremony celebrating the outstanding talent that is found in the... ]]></description>
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<title>New Oil and Gas Academy Welcomed by Scottish First Minister and UK Energy Minister</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/302</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry today announced the creation of a new nation-wide, employer-led Oil and Gas Academy which will allow the industry to secure the skilled workforce it... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Response to HSE Report</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/300</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the publication of the HSEs KP3 report, Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil &amp; Gas UK, said: "No one in this industry is in any doubt about the... ]]></description>
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<title>Unique pan-industry initiative set to streamline processes in the oil and gas industry</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/301</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UKs supply chain forum is today (20 November 2007) launching three new documents to simplify the contracting process between purchasers and suppliers in the oil and gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Awards 2007 Finalists Announced</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/299</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has announced the finalists for this year's prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards sponsored by Maersk Oil North Sea UK Limited. Prizes are being awarded in... ]]></description>
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<title>UK OFFSHORE HELICOPTER OPERATIONS SAFEST IN THE WORLD</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/298</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK has published an updated report reviewing the safety record of offshore helicopter operations. The report, which covers 30 years of data from 1977 2006, confirms that... ]]></description>
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<title>PILOT Share Fair 9 Announces Full Line Up of Presenters</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/297</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An impressive line up of presenters has now been confirmed for the ninth annual PILOT Share Fair being held on Wednesday, 21 November 2007 at the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference... ]]></description>
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<title>Chevron Chief appointed new co-chair of Step Change in Safety</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/296</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Rick Cohagan, managing director of Chevron Upstream Europe, has been appointed new co-chair of Step Change in Safety. He will work with the Step Change leadership team and co-chair Doug... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Response to OILC/RMT Statement</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/295</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ There are important legal, safety and security reasons as to why an operator must retain the right to decide who has access to its offshore installations. This right should not... ]]></description>
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<title>New Agreement Set to Harmonise Safety Standards</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/294</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The chief executives of four national oil and gas associations will tomorrow (10 October 2007) finalise a new agreement harmonising a number of offshore safety training standards in the UK,... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Seeks Certainty on Application of Working Time Offshore</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/293</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry will present its case over the coming weeks at the Aberdeen Employment Tribunal hearing on the application of working time offshore, which starts today... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Launches New Decommissioning Agreement at Industry Seminar</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/292</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK is to launch the Decommissioning Cost Provision Deed (DCPD) at an interactive seminar to be held in Aberdeen tomorrow. The DCPD is a new industry standard... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK and EEEGR Join Forces to Address the Challenges Faced in the Southern Gas Basin</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/291</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil &amp; Gas UK and the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) met today to discuss working together to ensure a bright future for the Southern Gas Basin. The region,... ]]></description>
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<title>New Trust is Launched to Help Keep Fishermen Safe</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/290</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new trust company has been launched today by the oil and gas and fishing industries to help keep fishermen safe in UK waters. The Fisheries Legacy Trust Company's (FLTC)... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Launches Search for North Sea Talent!</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/289</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The search is now officially on for nominations to compete in this year's prestigious Oil &amp; Gas UK Awards.&#160; Entries are being accepted for the competition which celebrates young talent... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Responds to OCA's Announcement of Agreement on Offshore Holiday Entitlement</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/288</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In response to today's announcement that the Offshore Contractors' Association (OCA) has reached agreement with Amicus on its 2007 settlement of terms and conditions, Chris Allen, a director at Oil... ]]></description>
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<title>Government Consultations Must Deliver Fiscal and Regulatory Reform to Meet the Energy Challenge</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/287</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On publication of its 2007 Economic Report, Oil &amp; Gas UK said it was encouraged by the opportunity provided by current consultations to deliver fiscal and regulatory reform. Whilst total... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Response to Government Re-shuffle</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/286</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to today's announcement that the Rt Hon John Hutton, the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, is to assume responsibility for energy in his new department,... ]]></description>
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<title>Sale of Shell's Northern North Sea Assets</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/285</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the announcement by Shell UK Limited today that it intends, along with Esso Exploration and Production UK Limited, to market a portfolio of their northern North Sea assets,... ]]></description>
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<title>Continuing Gas Price Uncertainty Spells Major Challenge for Investors in Developing New Reserves</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/284</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A report commissioned by Oil &amp; Gas UK into the future evolution of the UK gas market confirms that the supply-demand balance looks healthy for the next five to seven... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Seminar Highlights the Need to Translate Safety Lessons into Action</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/283</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The importance of keeping a close eye on process safety and translating into action the lessons learned from recent major accidents was highlighted to over 140 senior managers and safety... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Seminar Highlights Need for Highly Skilled People to Sustain Subsea Technology Innovation</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/282</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The first of Oil &amp; Gas UK's new seminar series today (May 31, 2007) highlighted the need to attract highly skilled people into the subsea industry to help the UK&#160;retain... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Seminar Highlights Subsea Challanges</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/281</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Date:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Thursday, 31 May 2007 Time:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 9.00am - 1.30pm Venue:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference&#160;&#160; Centre, Aberdeen. Speakers:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Dave Turner, North Sea subsea manager, BP &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;Neil Poxen, ITF (Industry Technology... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Response to Energy White Paper</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/280</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to todays publication of the Energy White Paper, Oil &amp; Gas UK, the pan-industry body representing the UK oil and gas exploration and production industry, said that it was... ]]></description>
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<title>Report Explodes Myth of Ageing Oil &#x26; Gas Offshore Workforce</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/279</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Research carried out by Oil &amp; Gas UK has exploded the commonly held belief that the UK oil and gas industry is suffering from a rapidly aging, largely male offshore... ]]></description>
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<title>New Representative Body Creates Stronger Voice for UK Offshore Oil and Gas</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/277</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The launch of Oil &amp; Gas UK, &#160;the new representative body with membership open to all companies active in the UK offshore oil and gas industry, was officially announced in... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Hosts 70 in Brussels Parliament Debate</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/278</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA Chief Executive, Malcolm Webb, on Wednesday, 28 March hosted a dinner-debate in the Brussels European Parliament on the subject of "Europes Indigenous Oil &amp; Gas: its contribution to security... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Appoints New Communications Director</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/276</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for UK offshore oil and gas producers, has appointed Trisha O'Reilly as its new director of communications. Her appointment follows the... ]]></description>
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<title>Treasury Accused of Turning Blind Eye to UK Oil and Gas</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/275</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to today's Budget statement, the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for North Sea production companies, accused the Treasury of turning a blind eye to the urgent... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry in Spotlight for Prime Minister and First Minister Visit to Aberdeen</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/274</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Business leaders welcomed Prime Minister Tony Blair and First Minister Jack McConnell to Aberdeen today (Friday, March 16 2007) during an official visit to the North East of Scotland to... ]]></description>
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<title>Marine Bill White Paper – Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Response</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/273</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for offshore oil and gas producers, welcomes the underlying principles of the Marine Bill White Paper, in particular the commitment to... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil &#x26; Gas UK Publishes Offshore Environmental Health Guidelines</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/272</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ New guidelines which set out environmental health standards for living conditions on UK offshore oil and gas platforms have been issued by the UKOOA.&#160; The document, "Guidelines for Environmental Health... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Activity Report Prompts Questions about North Sea Competitiveness</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/271</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for UK oil and gas producers, has called for Government and Industry action to address signs suggesting that the UK offshore... ]]></description>
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<title>Statement:  24th Licensing Round</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/270</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA welcomes the DTIs announcement today of awards in the 24th Licensing Round for North Sea oil and gas Malcolm Webb, UKOOA's chief executive said: "It is good to see... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Industry Associations Drop Appeal  to Hasten Holiday Entitlement Ruling</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/269</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK North Sea oil and gas industry Trade Associations will not seek leave to lodge an appeal to the Court of Session against the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling in... ]]></description>
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<title>Morcambe Bay Helicopter Crash</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/268</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA expresses deep regret and sadness at the tragic helicopter crash in Morecambe Bay and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have lost their lives... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Producers Plan Ahead for Pandemic Flu</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/267</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for UK oil and gas producers, has issued an information pack on pandemic flu to its member companies in support of... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes Removal of PRT on Recommissioned Fields</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/266</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ While it has yet to study the detail of today's Pre Budget Report, the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for UK oil and gas producers, is pleased... ]]></description>
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<title>Survey Points to Growth of UK Oil and Gas Supply Chain</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new survey reveals a strong and expanding UK oil and gas industry supply sector as more overseas companies recognise British expertise in oilfield goods and services. Turnover from the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Considers Next Steps in Working Time Case</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Judgement of the Employment Appeal Tribunal hearing in Edinburgh on the jurisdiction of Working Time Regulations as they relate to offshore work has been received today (29 November 2006).&#160; The... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to Government Energy Reshuffle</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for Britain's oil and gas producers,&#160;argued in its response to the Government's Energy Review earlier this year that UK energy policy... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA ANNOUNCES 2006 OIL AND GAS AWARDS WINNERS</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry celebrates the talent to be found in its workforce with the announcement&#160;last night&#160;of the winners of the prestigious UKOOA Oil and Gas Awards 2006.&#160;... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Calls for Radical Review of Britain's Oil and Gas</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, Chief Executive of the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), told delegates at the trade body's conference in Aberdeen today (November 7, 2006) that the extraction of UK oil... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas Share Fair Attracts Record Numbers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 600 visitors have signed up for the annual PILOT Share Fair at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on Wednesday (November 8). The event aims to provide small and... ]]></description>
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<title>Statement - Divers' Strike</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA is disappointed that the divers have today (October 31) rejected the latest substantial pay offer, despite their unions recommendation to accept it.&#160; We sincerely hope that the strike will... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Confirms Final Oil And Gas Conference Line Up</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An impressive line-up of speakers has now been confirmed for UKOOA's first Oil and Gas Conference to be held in Aberdeen on November 7 2006. The theme running through the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Oil and Gas Conference - Journalists Register Free Online!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ There is still time for journalists to register on-line for the UKOOA Oil and Gas Conference which is being held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on November 7,... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Drills 10,000th Well</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A milestone in the history of the UK's offshore oil and gas industry has been reached with the start of drilling on the 10,000th well in the seabed around the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Oil and Gas Awards 2006 Finalists Announced</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/255</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has announced the finalists for this years prestigious UKOOA Oil and Gas Awards.&#160; For the first time prizes are being awarded in three categories:... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement: Potential Strike Action by North Sea</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/251</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to RMT's announcement today that North Sea divers have rejected the current pay offer, Steve Harris, director of communications at the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation... ]]></description>
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<title>Collaboration Key to UK Subsea Expansion in World Markets</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/252</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Collaboration will be the key to expanding the UK's already dominant presence in the worlds subsea markets, claimed a senior oil executive at UKOOA's Autumn Breakfast&#160; held in Aberdeen today.... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement on HSE Safety Statistics</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/253</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ "The 2005/6 safety statistics released today confirm the unpalatable fact that two people lost their lives and 50 suffered serious injury during the year.&#160; We remain clear that this is... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Calls on Minister to Remove Working Time Risk from Offshore Oil and Gas Industry</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/254</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Offshore employers confirm they will continue to appeal tribunal decision to protect industrys future Companies in the UK offshore oil and gas sector today called on Jim Fitzpatrick MP, the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Launches Search for North Sea Pearls!</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/249</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The search is now officially on for nominations to compete in this year's prestigious UKOOA Oil and Gas Awards.&#160; Entries are now being accepted for the competition first held by... ]]></description>
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<title>Darling and Botts Head Line Up for First UKOOA Oil and Gas Conference</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/247</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, and Tom Botts, the executive vice president Europe of Shell International Exploration and Production, head an... ]]></description>
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<title>Guidelines Launched to Improve Relations Between Oil and Gas Industry and Near-Shore Fishermen</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/248</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), working with the Scottish Fishermens Federation (SFF) and the National Federation of Fishermens Organisations (NFFO), has published a code of practice to help prevent... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Investment Sustained in 2005 but Rapid Cost Inflation and Exploration Slowdown Raise Concern</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/246</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Total investment in UK offshore oil and gas exploration, new field development and operations continued its year on year upward trend in 2005, rising 15 percent to &#163;9.7 billion, the... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil And Gas Industry Will Learn From Brent Bravo Fatalities, says UKOOA</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/245</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following today's determination of the fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of two workers three years ago on the Brent Bravo platform, the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Encouraged by Government's Energy Review Statement but Calls for Stability to Encourage Future Investment</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/244</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for UK oil and gas producers, is encouraged by the Governments acknowledgement today of the role which UK oil and gas... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Chief Executive Emphasises Importance of the Energy Review for Future Generations</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/243</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking after a business breakfast meeting organised in London today by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) in conjunction with British American Business Inc, UKOOA chief executive Malcolm Webb highlighted... ]]></description>
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<title>Increased Tax and Rising Costs Threaten Goal of Maximising Recovery of UK Oil and Gas</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/242</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malcolm Webb, chief executive of the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), and Mike Tholen, UKOOA's commercial director, today (June 20, 2006) highlighted the risk of failing to maximise UK oil... ]]></description>
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<title>INCREASED OIL AND GAS SPENDING BOOSTS NORTH SEA JOBS NUMBERS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/241</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The number of jobs in the UK sustained by the offshore oil and gas industry is estimated to have risen by just over 7 percent in 2005 to a total... ]]></description>
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<title>NETWORK CODE MODIFICATION: A REGULATORY REFINEMENT WITH NEGLIGIBLE BENEFIT, SAY PRODUCERS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/240</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for UK oil and gas producers, is extremely disappointed by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authoritys decision to press ahead with... ]]></description>
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<title>TRADE BODY UNDERLINES CONTINUING IMPORTANCE OF OIL AND GAS AND CALLS FOR SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/239</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the trade association which represents UK oil and gas producers, has submitted its response to the government's energy review, which includes calls for: energy... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to Budget 2006</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/237</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas production companies in the United Kingdom, is disappointed that the Chancellor missed an opportunity to signal the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement on Budget Changes to the Oil Taxation Pricing Rules</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/238</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry, including the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), has been in discussion with Government officials since July 2005 about a range of measures regarding the... ]]></description>
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<title>Buoyant North Sea Masks Concern Over Long Term Future of UK Oil and Gas</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/236</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Total spend in the UK offshore oil and gas sector is expected to climb to around &#163;11 billion this year, boosted by increased exploration and development in fields around the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Urges Informed Debate on North Sea Oil and Gas In Energy Review</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/235</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The launch today of the public consultation on the Governments review of energy policy was welcomed by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), which urged an informed debate on the... ]]></description>
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<title>UK OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS RESPOND TO PRE-BUDGET REPORT</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/234</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas producers in the UK, is shocked by the Chancellor's decision to impose a 20 percent Supplementary Corporation... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas Producers Welcome Energy Policy Review but Trust the Chancellor will not Prejudge the Outcome</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/233</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) welcomes the governments announcement today of the Energy Policy Review as an opportunity to recognise the proper place of oil and gas in the... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Benefits as North Sea Investment and Activity Soar</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/232</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Increasing investment in UK oil and gas production has seen offshore exploration and development soar this year, pointing to an almost complete recovery from the two-year slump in 2002-3 and... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes Promote Success</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/230</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the Energy Minister's statement today on the success of the "Promote" licensing initiative, Paul Dymond, operations director of the UK Offshore Operators Association, said: "Todays announcement confirms the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Warns That Tax Hit Would Prompt North Sea Exodus</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/231</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Any change to the North Sea tax regime would risk an exodus of investment, equipment and manpower from the UK resulting in the unravelling of the good work of Government... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA ADDS STRING OF INDEPENDENTS TO MEMBERSHIP</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/229</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Three of the North Sea's most innovative and ambitious independent oil and gas exploration and production companies have joined the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) as members. Canadian subsidiary Oilexco... ]]></description>
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<title>Don't Overlook Significance of UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, Says UKOOA Chief Executive</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/228</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With crude oil and natural gas prices continuing to dominate the headlines amid calls for additional investment in global oil production and refining capacity, UK oil and gas producers are... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to Employment Minister's Speech at the TUC</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/226</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA welcomes the Employment Minister's comments at the TUC. UKOOA has always believed that the Working Time Regulations were supposed to apply offshore and has asked the government to clarify... ]]></description>
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<title>INDUSTRY FOCUS SET FIRMLY ON ACHIEVING HEALTH AND SAFETY TARGETS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/225</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/225</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to comments made today by Taf Powell, head of HSE's Offshore Division, at the Offshore Europe 2005 exhibition and conference, Chris Allen, UKOOA's Health and Safety Director, said: "The... ]]></description>
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<title>“HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE ROUND” GIVES BOOST TO UKCS FUTURE</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/224</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/224</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcoming today's record licence awards in the 23rd Licensing Round, UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas producers in the UK, said that the news... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Employers Challenge Tribunal Decision</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/223</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/223</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Industry hopes that issues can be resolved in discussions Companies in the UK offshore oil and gas sector today lodged an appeal against the recent ruling by the employment tribunal... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes Gema’s Deferral of Decision to Publish Near Real Time Data at UK Sub-Terminals</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/221</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/221</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA welcomes the deferral by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) of its decision to publish near to real time information of gas flows into the National Transmission System... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement Regarding the Working Time Jurisdiction Ruling</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/222</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/222</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Chairman of the Employment Tribunal which took place in Aberdeen on the 16 May 2005 to examine the jurisdiction of regulations implementing the EU Working Time Directive in the... ]]></description>
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<title>Maximising the Recovery of UK Oil and Gas is a Vital National Goal</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/220</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/220</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK will become increasingly reliant on oil and gas to meet its primary energy needs over the next 10 to 15 years, despite efforts to promote energy from renewable... ]]></description>
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<title>Gas Market Information: UKOOA Welcomes Completion in July of Two Year Improvement Programme</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/219</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/219</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Friday 1st July is due to see the completion of a two year programme of measures, led by DTI and supported by UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), Transco and Ofgem,... ]]></description>
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<title>CARBON STORAGE UNDER NORTH SEA FEASIBLE BUT HUGELY CHALLENGING ON COST AND OTHER FACTORS, SAYS OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY BODY</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/217</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to today's publication of the Department of Trade and Industry's "Strategy for Developing Carbon Abatement Technologies for Fossil Fuel Use", the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the industry body... ]]></description>
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<title>NORTH SEA BIDS RECORD IS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE FOR UK OIL AND GAS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/218</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The record number of applications for blocks in the UK offshore Oil and Gas 23rd Licensing Round announced today by the Energy Minister is a massive vote of confidence for... ]]></description>
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<title>£5 Million North Sea Safety Upgrade Pioneers Flight Tracking Technology Offshore</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/215</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The risk of "near misses" involving helicopters travelling offshore to oil and gas installations and other aircraft, including the military, will be substantially reduced from next summer on completion of... ]]></description>
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<title>Energy Breakfast Probes Local Politicians for Views on UK Oil and Gas Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives of the four main political parties will take part as panellists in next weeks Energy Breakfast hosted by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA).&#160; The breakfast event, at the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to UK Norwary Treaty Signing</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/214</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) welcomes todays formal signing of the Treaty between the UK and Norway. Malcolm Webb, UKOOAs chief executive, said:&#160; "The Treaty will reduce the barriers... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Gas Producers Welcome Exoneration in Gas Price Inquiry</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/213</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for oil and gas production companies in the United Kingdom, welcomes the publication today of the Trade and Industry Committee Report... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Budget Response (March 2005)</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/212</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the Chancellors announcement today that he intends to align more closely the payments made by oil and gas companies in Corporation Tax and Petroleum Revenue Tax, Malcolm Webb,... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes Announcement of 23rd Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/211</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcoming todays announcement of the 23rd Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round, the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas producers in the UK, said... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Announces New President</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/210</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ian Hewitt, Vice President - UK Upstream at BG Group plc, is to take over as the new President of the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), with immediate effect.&#160; Ian... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to the Aberdeen &#x26; Grampian Chamber Oil and Gas Survey </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/209</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce today published its latest survey of the oil and gas sector, covering business confidence, trends and activity.&#160; While it revealed further evidence of... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to AAIB Report into Fatal North Sea Helicopter Accident</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/208</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A copy of the Air Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) report into the S76 helicopter accident on 16 July 2002, in which 11 lives were lost, has been published today. The... ]]></description>
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<title>Perenco Swells UKOOA's Growing Ranks</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/207</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Perenco, one of the new wave of independent North Sea oil and gas operators, has joined the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for exploration and production companies... ]]></description>
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<title>Southern Gas Sector’s Future Depends on Actions of Industry and Government</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/206</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ East Anglia will remain a key hub for UK gas for many years to come, senior industry figures claimed today in a keynote address to the SNS Conference in Norwich... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Invests to Check Production Decline</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/205</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Efforts to check the decline in UK oil and gas production appear to be paying off, as investment in the North Sea continues to recover from the unexpected tax hit... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to WWF Marine Health Check 2005</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/204</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association issued the following statement in response to WWFs Marine Health Check 2005: "The offshore industry supports the concept of good stewardship of the marine environment... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Announces 2005 President and Board Members</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/203</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for UK offshore oil and gas exploration and production companies, today announces the names of the senior industry managers who will... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Announces Winner of Pearl Award 2004</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/202</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Jonathan "Jono" White, a 28 year-old engineer with Talisman Energy (UK) Limited, was announced the winner of the prestigious UK Offshore Operators Association Pearl Award at a ceremony last night&#160;at... ]]></description>
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<title>Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report Statement -  2 December 2004</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/201</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Response from the UK Offshore Operators Association, the industry organisation representing UK oil and gas producing companies: "The UK oil and gas industry has been assured that there will be... ]]></description>
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<title>Steady Hand Required to Keep North Sea Renewal on Even Keel</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/200</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ North Sea oil and gas activity has seen a notable turn-around over the past twelve months but remains vulnerable nonetheless and will only be sustained by continued and substantial investment... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce Survey and Rising Optimism</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/199</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas producers in the UK, welcomes todays announcement by the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce that their... ]]></description>
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<title>Market Deregulation on Continent No Guarantee for Cheaper UK Gas  </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/198</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil price likely to remain key driver behind gas prices Deregulation of continental energy markets will not guarantee cheaper gas in the UK, claims ILEX, a leading independent energy consultancy,... ]]></description>
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<title>Amicus Tax Plan is Recipe for North Sea Decline</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/197</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to calls by the trade union Amicus for Treasury to impose a tax on companies who fail to explore for new oil and gas in the North Sea, Mike... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Regrets Ofgem’s Failure to Conclude Report into Wholesale Gas Prices</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/196</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), which represents 30 oil and gas producers in the UK, expressed its deep disappointment at Ofgems continuing inability to bring its investigation into rising... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes Successful 22nd Licensing Round</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/195</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas producers in the UK, welcomes todays announcement of a successful 22nd Offshore Licensing Round. Malcolm Webb, Chief... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement on the Appointment of Michael O'Brien as New Energy Minister</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/194</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to this afternoons announcement that Michael OBrien is to replace Stephen Timms as Energy Minister, the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for oil and gas producers... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement on Wholesale Gas Prices</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/193</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to calls by major energy user groups for an investigation into the sharp rise in wholesale gas prices in 2004, the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), which represents UK... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to Provisional Offshore Safety Statistics</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/192</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA ENCOURAGED BY DOWNWARD TREND IN OFFSHORE INJURIES BUT PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO FURTHER SAFETY IMPROVEMENT The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas production companies,... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Launches Economic Report 2004</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/191</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ North Sea sees Renewed Activity as Investment, Exploration and Development Picks Up The offshore oil and gas industry reports evidence of renewed activity across the North Sea, pointing to a... ]]></description>
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<title>PRODUCERS INVEST TO SUPPORT UK SECURITY OF GAS SUPPLY</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/190</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the House of Lords European Union Committee's report, Gas: Liberalised Markets and Security of Supply, Malcolm Webb, Chief Executive of the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA WELCOMES HEIGHTENED INTEREST IN OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION LICENSES</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/189</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Increase in offshore applications is good news for the UK continental shelf The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas producers in the UK, welcomes... ]]></description>
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<title>OFGEM INVESTIGATION INTO WHOLESALE GAS PRICES FAILS TO ACKNOWLEDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN INFORMATION FLOW</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/188</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to Ofgem's statement on Friday, 28 May regarding its investigation into wholesale gas price rises in October and November 2003, Malcolm Webb, Chief Executive for the UK Offshore Operators'... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Consults on the Industry Code of Practice on Access to Infrastructure</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/187</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is consulting stakeholders in the oil and gas industry on fundamental revisions to its code of practice on access to infrastructure on the UK... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to BP's Announcement of New Search, Rescue and Recovery Procedures for the North Sea</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/186</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to BP's announcement today (12 May 2004) that it is to implement a new concept in offshore search, rescue and recovery for its North Sea operations, Chris Allen, Director... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement: Ofgem Consultation on Access to Offshore Information</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/185</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Energy regulator Ofgem has announced today that it will consult on whether to introduce a derogation to Transcos Gas Transporters Licence which would allow Transco to accept confidentiality proposals to... ]]></description>
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<title>Response by the UK Offshore Operators' Association to Budget 2004</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/184</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for offshore oil and gas producers in the UK, acknowledges confirmation of the details of the Exploration Expenditure Supplement in todays... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes Announcement of 22nd Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/183</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas producers in the UK, welcomes todays announcement of the 22nd Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round, and... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement  Regarding HSE Safety Statistics</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/182</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Safety statistics released today (24 February 2004) by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for the UK offshore oil and gas industry show a welcome fall in the number of... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA CONFIRMS NEW FISCAL AND GAS APPOINTMENTS</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/181</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the trade body representing offshore oil and gas producers in the United Kingdom, has appointed two managers to its Economics and Commercial Directorate to... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA's response to Frontier Licence</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/180</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/180</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW FRONTIER LICENCE 6 February 2004 UKOOA welcomes the announcement of the new "Frontier" licence for oil and gas exploration and the innovative way the Government... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Appoints HSSE Director</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/179</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA today announces the appointment of Chris Allen as Health, Safety, Social and Environment (HSSE) Director, from 12 April 2004. He will be responsible for developing industry policy in the... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil and Gas Industry sees Potential for “Irreparable Damage” by Draft Emissions Trading Scheme Allocations</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/178</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/178</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Calls for urgent meeting with government The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the trade body representing UK offshore oil and gas producers, has called for an urgent meeting with the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes Exploration Expenditure Supplement but says Government Must Keep Eye Firmly On The Bigger Picture </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/177</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/177</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association welcomes todays details provided by Treasury on how the Exploration Expenditure Supplement will be implemented in the North Sea and is pleased that the Government... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Investment Holds Strong Despite Fresh Challenges to Competitiveness</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/176</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/176</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite rising investment, mounting unit costs and declining production volumes mean that UK offshore oil and gas producers have a two to three year window of opportunity to contain the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA announces 2004 President and Board Members</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/175</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/175</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for UK offshore oil and gas exploration and production companies, today announces the names of fifteen senior industry managers who will... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Oil and Gas Companies’ Response to Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Statement</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/174</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/174</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 10 December 2003 North Sea Oil and Gas Companies Response to Chancellors Pre-Budget Statement UKOOA, the UK Offshore Operators Association, welcomes the announcement by the Chancellor that he intends to... ]]></description>
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<title>Changing North Sea requires Shetland to adjust Skills and Services</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/173</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Highlights from Speech to be given at the 2003 Shetland Conference Service Hub for the Energy Industry on 25 November by Paul Dymond, MBE, UKOOA Director of Operations Shetland should... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA  Appoints Malcolm Webb as Chief Executive</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/172</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/172</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for offshore oil and gas exploration and production companies in the UK, announces the appointment of Malcolm Webb as Chief Executive... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Responds to Ofgem Statement on gas prices</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/171</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/171</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association notes Ofgems statement on gas prices. Mike Tholen, UKOOAs Economic and Commercial Director, said: Short term variations in price are a natural result of a... ]]></description>
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<title>Investment critical to future UK Security of Gas Supply,  Claims UK Offshore Operators’ Association Paper</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/170</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Having enjoyed unprecedented security of oil and gas supply for the last 20 years, Britains switch to dependency on foreign gas imports as North Sea reserves decline should give no... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA finds Pearl in the North Sea!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ THE WINNER of the UK Offshore Operators Associations Pearl Award was announced at the organisations 30th Anniversary Energy Dinner last night at the Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen. 30 year-old JEANETTE... ]]></description>
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<title>APACHE JOINS UKOOA RANKS</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Apache North Sea Limited, which first entered the North Sea in April this year with its acquisition of the giant Forties field from BP, has joined the UK Offshore Operators... ]]></description>
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<title>BRENT BRAVO – UKOOA SAYS LESSONS WILL BE LEARNED</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association today expressed its deepest sympathy for the families, friends and colleagues of the two men who lost their lives yesterday on the Shell UK Exploration... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA SEARCHES FOR A UKCS PEARL TO CELEBRATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The search is on to find the UK oil and gas industrys most promising young employee for a special award to be presented at the UK Offshore Operators Associations (UKOOA)... ]]></description>
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<title>Check Against Delivery: Opening address from Bruce Dingwall - Offshore Europe 2003</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Scotland, welcome to Aberdeen and welcome to Offshore Europe 2003. I know many of you have travelled a great distance to be here... ]]></description>
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<title>John Prescott Launches more Opportunities</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ DEPUTY PRIME Minister, John Prescott, officially launched the second year of the oil and gas industrys Opportunities careers roadshow today at AMECs ship yard in Wallsend, as part of a... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Appoints New Economics and Commercial Director</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is delighted to announce that it has appointed Mike Tholen, as Economics and Commercial Director. Mike will lead on economic and commercial issues, including... ]]></description>
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<title>UK’s Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Implements the Working Time Directive Today</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry has confirmed that it complies with the Working Time Directive that comes in force offshore from today. The Working Time Directive sets out... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement on 21st Licensing Round Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA has welcomed the awards made in the 21st licensing round today. Steve Harris, Acting Director General said, The licensing round has been one of the most successful of recent... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes New Entrant</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Paladin Resources plc, one of the new wave of independent North Sea oil and gas operators, has joined the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for exploration and... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Appoints Operations Director</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is delighted to announce that it has appointed Paul Dymond MBE, as Operations Director. Paul Dymond will lead on operational issues, including exploration, brownfields... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Statement: Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2003</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offshore oil and gas industry issued the following statement in response to the amended Working Time Regulations which were tabled in Parliament today (4 July 2003). The new... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Statement: Working Time Directive </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/156</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry will comply with the amended European Working Time Directive when it is implemented offshore on 1 August and believes that it already substantially complies... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Industry Rolls Out Drugs Awareness Campaign</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/155</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This week marks the beginning of the roll out of a three month safety campaign to warn UK oil and gas workers of the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Appoints Acting Director General </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ James May, Director General at the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) for the past six years, has now left the organisation as the restructuring of the oil and gas industry... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Aberdeen Director Announces Intention to Step Down</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ John Wils, Aberdeen Director of the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), has announced his intention to leave the organisation, once the current re-structuring process is complete. John Wils joined UKOOA... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Publishes Revised Guidelines for Managing Offshore Helidecks</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/152</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has significantly revised its joint industry guidelines for the management of offshore helidecks to incorporate new developments in operational practices, regulatory changes and topics... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Budget Response</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/151</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequers Budget statement, Steve Harris, communications director at the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), said:The UK offshore oil and gas industry welcomes the Chancellors... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Industry Targets Competitiveness in Drive for Investment </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Sustaining UKCS activity for the next 40 years The UK offshore oil and gas industry needs to sharpen its competitive position vis-&#224;-vis the rest of the worlds producing regions, and... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Announces Restructuring to Create New Shape for the Future</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/148</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has announced the outcome of its change management project aimed at creating an organisation fit to serve the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry as... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Director General, James May, Announces Intention to Step Down</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/149</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ James May, Director General of the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), has announced his intention to leave the organisation, once the current re-structuring process is complete. Speaking at a meeting... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Response to Energy White Paper</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/147</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas exploration and production companies operating on the UKs continental shelf, welcomed the publication today of the Governments... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA President champions change to allow North Sea Independents to flourish</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/146</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas sector needs to change significantly if the new breed of independent operator now moving in to take advantage of Britains offshore reserves is to flourish,... ]]></description>
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<title>Revised Offshore Safety Guidelines Hailed as “Models of Best Practice” </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/145</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two newly revised and updated guidelines on CD-Rom designed to improve safety on offshore vessels and throughout the oil and gas supply chain have been hailed as models of best... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Announces Executive Officers for 2003</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/144</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for UK offshore oil and gas exploration and production companies, today announces the names of the eleven senior industry managers who... ]]></description>
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<title>New Publication Celebrates Britain’s Offshore Oil and Gas </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/143</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ New edition of popular guide to one of UKs most precious natural resources The story of one of Britains most precious natural resources is told in the updated and redesigned... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas Industry Relief at Removal Of Royalty Uncertainty </title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/142</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry is relieved that the uncertainty over the abolition of Royalty has at last been removed following the Chancellors statement that Royalty will no longer... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Survey Reveals Challenges Ahead for UK Offshore Oil and Gas</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/141</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With just half of Britains estimated oil and gas reserves recovered, initial indications from a new survey reveal the UK offshore oil and gas industry has reached a critical point... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Response to DTI Energy Policy Review</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/140</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for oil and gas exploration and production companies in the United Kingdom, is publicly releasing its response to the Department of... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Helicopter Crash</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/138</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA expresses its sadness and regret at the tragic helicopter crash last night and our thoughts are with the families and friends of all those involved. Safety is of paramount... ]]></description>
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<title>Continuing Uncertainty Over Royalty Abolition puts Investment in North Sea at Risk - UKOOA Statement Response on Royalty Abolition</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/137</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The continuing uncertainty created by the Governments unwillingness to nominate a prospective date for the abolition of Royalty taxes in the North Sea is threatening the timing of new investment... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Survey Reveals Tax Hit on North Sea Exploration</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/136</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil and gas exploration on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) will suffer as a direct result of the proposed North Sea tax changes, according to a new survey conducted by... ]]></description>
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<title>New Entrants will By-Pass North Sea as Impact of Tax Change Bites</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/134</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ First-time investors considering investment opportunities in UK offshore oil and gas fields are likely to by-pass the North Sea as a result of the tax changes made by the Chancellor... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Budget Proposal Will Hit Oil and Gas Investments</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for 30 exploration and production companies in the UK, has raised concerns that investment in the UK continental shelf (UKCS) will... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA publishes FPSO Design Guidelines</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/133</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association has published a set of guidelines for the design of floating production, storage and offloading installations (FPSOs) destined for service on the UK Continental Shelf... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to the Budget Statement</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/132</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offshore oil and gas industry is surprised and concerned at the decision to introduce a 10 percent supplementary charge on North Sea profits. The UK Offshore Operators Association... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Sector Sustains Recovery in 2001</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/131</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas sector continues to build on the recovery started in late 1999, with capital investment in 2001 up 25 percent on the previous year, production above... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas Industry Concludes £6 Million Drill Cuttings Research Programme</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/130</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The conclusions of a &#163;6 million research programme funded by the UK offshore oil and gas industry to find solutions for dealing with historic accumulations of drill cuttings on the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes PIU Energy Review</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/129</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for UK oil and gas exploration and production companies, welcomes the publication today of the PIU Energy Review (14 February 2002).... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil Industry Commits £8 Million To New North Sea Technology</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/128</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A total of &#163;8 million was committed by oil and gas companies in 2001 towards the development of new technologies that will be vital to the future of the North... ]]></description>
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<title>Training Scheme Takes Earth-y Approach to Teaching Skills</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/127</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Secondary school teachers across England and Wales looking for inspiration on how to explain erupting volcanoes, moving continents and the clues hidden in rocks can brush up their Earth Science... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response: 20th Licensing Round Announcement</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/126</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ James May, director general of UKOOA, the representative body for the UK's offshore oil and gas exploration and production companies, welcomed the Energy Minister's announcement on the 16 January 2002... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Announces Executive Officers for 2002</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/125</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA has announced the names of the twelve senior industry managers who will form its Executive Committee for 2002. Michel Contie, managing director of TotalFinaElf Exploration UK, becomes the Association's... ]]></description>
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<title>Conference Reveals Marine Life Secrets of Scotland’s Atlantic Margin</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/124</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A conference in Edinburgh tomorrow (4 December) will hear that studies of the marine environment in the "Atlantic Margin" to the north and west of Scotland have led to a... ]]></description>
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<title>Aberdeen Foyer Gains Winnings from Environmental Award</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/123</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An Aberdeen charity that supports homeless young people in the North East of Scotland is to receive the &#163;5,000 prize money originally earmarked for one of the categories in last... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Industry Work Group to Consider Working Time Directive</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/122</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Issued on behalf of The Offshore Industry Working Time Directive Work Group Organisations representing the UK oil and gas industry have formed a work group to consider how UK onshore... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA statement in response to HSE Offshore Statistics Bulletin 2000/2001</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/121</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In response to the publication of the Health &amp; Safety Executives (HSE) second annual offshore safety statistics bulletin giving the provisional injury and incident figures for the year 1 April... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil and Gas Sector Appoints New Industry Leaders</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/120</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On the 7th August, 2001, Tom Botts, the new managing director at Shell UK Exploration and Production (Shell Expro), and Paul Blakeley, director and general manager at Talisman Energy UK... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Industry Issues New Guidelines to Improve Cargo Handling Safety</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/119</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Increasing concern about the safe handling of goods and equipment destined for offshore oil and gas platforms in the North Sea has led to the publication of a new set... ]]></description>
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<title>19th Round Decision Opens Door for New Investment says UKOOA</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/118</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ James May, director general of the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for oil and gas offshore exploration and production companies in the UK, welcomes the governments provisional... ]]></description>
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<title>Ukooa responds to Secretary of State’s announcement on Beatrice Royalty Remission</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/116</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following todays announcement that the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry is to grant royalty remission on Talismans Beatrice field in the Moray Firth, the UK Offshore Operators Association,... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Offshore Operators Respond to Budget Statement</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/115</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the Chancellors Budget statement this afternoon, the UK Offshore Operators Association, which represents 32 oil and gas exploration and production companies operating on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), said:... ]]></description>
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<title>Investment and Technology Key to Maximising Recovery of Britain’s Remaining Oil and Gas Reserves</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/114</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Higher oil prices significantly enhance Industrys contribution to the UK economy The sheer scale of the offshore oil and gas industrys contribution to the UK economy underscores the need to... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA - Backed Initiative Brings Life to North Sea Exploration</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/113</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An initiative sponsored by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) to stimulate exploration activity on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) by encouraging oil and gas companies to participate in new... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement in response to HSE Statistics on Hydrocarbon Releases</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/112</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) shares the Health and Safety Executives concern at the number of accidental hydrocarbon releases on offshore oil and gas installations. The industry has invested... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Announces Executive Officers for 2001</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/111</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) today announced the names of the twelve senior industry figures that will form its Executive Committee for 2001. The team will be led by... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Pushes Ahead With Next Phase of Drill Cuttings Study</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/110</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK offshore oil and gas companies have pledged a further &#163;4.5 million to finance a second phase of research and development in the joint industry initiative to find solutions for... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Announces New Safety Appointment</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/109</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has appointed Bob Kyle to the newly created position of assistant director of safety. Bob Kyle takes over responsibility for safety at UKOOA from... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil Industry Response To Chancellor's Autumn Statement</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/108</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the Chancellors autumn statement this afternoon, the Industry Leadership Team (ILT) which represents oil companies, contractors and trade unions in the offshore oil and gas industry said: We welcome... ]]></description>
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<title>Exploration LIFE - a LIFT Inspired Farm-in Event</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/107</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ LIFE is a UKOOA sponsored initiative designed to stimulate interest and to increase exploration activity in the UKCS, by: * streamlining access to the UK industry for new entrants and... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Reports Environmental Progress</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/106</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A report published today (27 October) by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), representing companies producing oil and gas in UK waters, highlights continuing progress in the sectors environmental performance.... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to Energy Minister’s Statement on Habitats Directive Consultation and 19th Licensing Round</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/105</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Todays statement by the Energy Minister Helen Liddell regarding the launch of a three month consultation on the potential environmental impact of oil and gas activity in the area between... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas Operators Investment Plans for 2001</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/102</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UKs Oil and Gas Operators investment plans for 2001, released today by the Industry Leadership Team (ILT), could have a massive effect on employment in the industry next year,... ]]></description>
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<title>Survey Shows UK’s Oil and Gas Industry Plans Big Boost to Investment in Britain in 2001</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/103</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A UKOOA survey of the investment intentions of the UKs oil and gas operating companies has been released today by the Industry Leadership Team (ILT). It reveals that operators intend... ]]></description>
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<title>UKCS Oil &#x26; Gas Production Set to Increase</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/104</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The increased investment levels forecast in the UKOOA survey released today mean that, contrary to previous estimates, production levels in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) could potentially rise for the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to DTI Decommissioning Guidance Notes</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/101</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) welcomes the publication of guidance notes on the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations. James May, UKOOA's Director General, said: "The document clarifies... ]]></description>
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<title>New UKOOA Energy Breakfast</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/100</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Guest speaker Malcolm Brinded, Managing Director of Shell UK Exploration and Production. Wednesday, 6 September 2000 at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels Hotel, Aberdeen. 7-9 am. Individual reservations &#163;35 plus VAT... ]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Whizz Kids Claim North Sea Technology For The Classroom – The First Year</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/99</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Students all over Scotland have claimed tomorrows technology for the classroom today thanks to an innovative partnership between the offshore oil and gas industry and Scottish Education as part of... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Acquisition of CDA Limited Underpins “Deal”</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/98</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has acquired the data management company, Common Data Access Limited (CDA), enabling the smooth implementation of DEAL (Digital Energy Atlas and Library), the web-based... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA 1999 Annual Report Highlights Industry in Transition</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/97</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The transition of an essentially inward-looking industry which largely ignored external relationships to one now willing to engage openly with its stakeholders is highlighted in the 1999 Annual Report published... ]]></description>
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<title>Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre Logic-Al Choice for UKOOA Energy Breakfast</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/96</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOAs next Energy Breakfast moves to the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on 8 June to kick off LOGICs two-day conference on improving competitiveness in the oil and gas industry.... ]]></description>
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<title>Drill Cuttings Initiative Moves Into Next Phase</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/95</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The offshore oil and gas industrys drill cuttings initiative moved into its final phase this month (May) with tenders being gathered for a second year-long programme of research budgeted at... ]]></description>
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<title>Gas and Electricity Supply Industry Group Calls for Early Lifting of Ban on Gas-Fired Power Stations</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/94</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/94</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Government must act now to remove uncertainty and restore confidence across the energy supply industry in the run-up to the lifting of its ban on new gas-fired power station... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Survey Reveals First Signs of Recovery</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/93</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The first signs that confidence appears to be returning to the offshore oil and gas industry have been revealed in a survey by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the... ]]></description>
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<title>Gas and Energy Sectors Welcome Lifting of Restrictions on Gas Power Developments</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/92</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Issued on behalf of the Pan Industry Group against the Stricter Consents Policy by the UK Offshore Operators Association The pan-industry group representing the gas and energy sectors welcomes the... ]]></description>
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<title>Acclaim for Industry Backed Fishing Safety Device</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/91</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A UKOOA-backed safety device for fishermen, developed jointly by the fishing and offshore oil and gas industries, has created quite a stir since its launch at Fishing 2000 in Glasgow... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement: Offshore Activities in the Atlantic Margin</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/90</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As fields in the North Sea decline, the development of the Atlantic Margin will be crucial to the long-term future of the oil and gas Industry in the UK, preserving... ]]></description>
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<title>Appetite for UKOOA Breakfast Feeds Plans for Brunch</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/89</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Interest in UKOOAs Energy Breakfast next week (Thursday, 6 April 2000) has been so great that the organisers are considering repeating the sell-out presentation at a brunch event to be... ]]></description>
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<title>Energy Sector Calls for Review of Stricter Consents Policy</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/88</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A cross industry forum has been set up to review the impact of the Governments policy on stricter consents for gas-fired power generation amid growing concern about the continuing damage... ]]></description>
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<title>QRA Uncertainty Addressed by New UKOOA Guidelines</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/87</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has published a set of guidelines giving advice on how to deal with the impact of uncertainty on Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA). UKOOAs Guidelines... ]]></description>
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<title>Marathon Chief Takes Over UKOOA Helm From April</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/86</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Dave Smith, President of Marathon Oil U.K., Ltd, takes over the helm at the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) as its President from 1 April 2000. He replaces Francis Gugen... ]]></description>
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<title>Report Predicts Long Term Future for North Sea</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/85</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK offshore oil and gas production will continue well into the 21st Century, despite the increasing maturity of North Sea fields and international competition for investment, says a report to... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement - Drill Cuttings Stakeholder Dialogue, 2 February 2000</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/84</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/84</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Todays meeting of stakeholders to discuss the issues surrounding possible solutions for dealing with accumulations of drill cuttings beneath North Sea offshore installations was both well attended and constructive. Over... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Publishes Medical Guidelines for Working Offshore</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/83</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Revised guidelines setting out the health and fitness requirements for working offshore in the oil and gas industry have been published by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA). The Guidelines... ]]></description>
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<title>Stakeholders Meet to Discuss Next Step in Drill Cuttings Initiative</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/82</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offshore oil and gas industry is to hold a second stakeholder dialogue workshop to discuss the findings of new research carried out as part of its drill cuttings... ]]></description>
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<title>Texaco MD Speaks Out at UKOOA Energy Breakfast</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/81</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ John McDonald, Managing Director of Texaco Limited and a member of the Governments former Oil and Gas Industry Task Force, will be guest speaker at UKOOAs next Energy Breakfast meeting... ]]></description>
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<title>Aberdeen to Host UKOOA Safety Systems Workshop</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/80</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/80</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ New guidelines published by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) for the design and operation of instrument-based protective systems which are critical for maintaining a safe and stable offshore operations... ]]></description>
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<title>Fishermen Safety Initiative Wins EU and Oil Industry Funding</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/79</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/79</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Production of an electronic safety device which could significantly reduce the risk of fishermens nets becoming caught on pipelines, wellheads and other underwater obstacles has been given the green light,... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Publishes Second Environment Report</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/78</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The second industry-wide Environment Report for the UK offshore oil and gas sector has been published by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA). The publication builds on the Industrys first... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Restructures Executive Team For 2000</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/77</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has strengthened its executive officer management team for 2000 to reflect the upstream oil and gas industrys priorities for the coming year and UKOOAs... ]]></description>
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<title>New Guidelines Published for the Survey of Standby Vessels</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/76</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/76</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) in conjunction with three other trade associations representing the UK offshore oil and gas industry has published guidelines for the survey of vessels standing... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Responds: Launch of “Lift” and “Deal” Internet Services</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/73</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting on the announcement today that two complementary internet-based services LIFT and DEAL are to be launched on the world-wide web to promote licence trading and active portfolio management in... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Responds to Proposals for Industry Technology Facilitator</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/74</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The creation of the Industry Technology Facilitator announced today at Offshore Europe was welcomed by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA). James May, UKOOAs Director General, said: The development and... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Responds: Progress In Step Change In Safety Initiative</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/75</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The significant progress made to date by the Step Change and Safety Initiative since its launch two years ago demonstrates just what can be achieved by putting mind and effort... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Statement on the Creation of Logic, the New Industry Body for Competitiveness</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/71</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/71</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ LOGIC, the new organisation backed by Government and the offshore oil and gas Industry to sharpen competitiveness amongst Industry suppliers and contractors, will be good news for the UK Continental... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA “Millennium Bug” Leaflet</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/72</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/72</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has produced a leaflet summarising the preparations made by the UK offshore oil and gas industry for the Year 2000 date change, the so-called... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Operators’ Response to Secretary of States Key Note Speech at Offshore Europe 1999</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/70</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) welcomes the series of initiatives announced today at Offshore Europe 99 by the Secretary of State, Stephen Byers, which set out to secure the... ]]></description>
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<title>Drill Cuttings Initiative Announces R&#x26;D Contract Awards and Creation of Scientific Review Group</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Associations (UKOOA) Drill Cuttings Initiative has announced the award of 15 research and development (R&amp;D) contracts as part of a &#163;1 million spend in the first... ]]></description>
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<title>New Arrangements Pave Way for Closer Relationship Between Offshore Oil and Gas Industry and Unions</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives of oil companies operating in UK waters and union leaders met in Aberdeen today (11 August 1999) to sign new consultation arrangements that officially acknowledge trade unions as stakeholders... ]]></description>
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<title>Capacity Audience for Oil Major’s Vision of UKCS Future at UKOOA Energy Breakfast</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A capacity audience of 240 people turned out for the UKOOA Energy Breakfast in Aberdeen today (5 August 1999) to hear Alan Jones, Regional President Scotland, BP Amoco, set out... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes Government Announcement of Capital Gains Tax Rollover Relief for Offshore Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA, the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas Industry, welcomes the Governments announcement that it is to reinstate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rollover relief for the transfer... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Industry Develops Model Risk Management Tool</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new tool to improve risk management and ensure greater transparency and openness in risk-related decision-making has been developed by the offshore oil and gas industry which, its creators believe,... ]]></description>
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<title>Electronic Device is Launched to Warn Fishermen of Subsea Obstacles</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/64</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An electronic device developed by the Oil and Gas Industry as a pro-active warning system to alert fishermen of underwater hazards was launched on Tuesday, 15 June, at the Maritime... ]]></description>
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<title>CGT Rollover Relief Sought to Boost North Sea Investment</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/63</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, is urging Government to include measures in the 1999 Finance Bill to extend... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Relaunches Web Site</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/61</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offshore oil and gas industry has re-launched its web site with a new design to provide easier access to information about one of this countrys great industrial success... ]]></description>
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<title>DNV to Manage Oil Industry Drill Cuttings Initiative</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/62</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) Drill Cuttings Task Force has selected Det Norske Veritas (DNV) to form a dedicated project management team to carry its initiative forward through the... ]]></description>
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<title>Norman Chambers to Speak at Next UKOOA Energy Breakfast</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/60</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Norman Chambers, President of Halliburton Energy Development, will be the guest speaker at the next UK Offshore Operators Associations (UKOOA) Energy Breakfast meeting on Tuesday, 18th May in Aberdeen at... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Welcomes Launch of Dedicated Parliamentary Group</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The launch of the All Party Group for the British offshore oil and gas industry is welcomed by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for companies licensed... ]]></description>
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<title>Greater Collaboration is Key to North Sea’s Future Says UKOOA President Bob Connon</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/58</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry must engage in greater collaboration if it is to shape up to the challenges created by current low oil prices, the Aberdeen business community... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response To Government Measures To Boost North Sea Oil And Gas Exploration</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/57</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), one of the representative organisations for the UK oil and gas industry, welcomes Energy Minister John Battles announcement today that the Government is to... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA 1998 Annual Report Reflects Association’s New Direction</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has published its 1998 Annual Report in a new style format reflecting the Industry bodys focus on providing added value for members during a... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Cartoon Highlights Dangers Of Fishing Near Pipelines</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, has commissioned the services of top cartoonist Bill McArthur, to use humour to... ]]></description>
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<title>Uk Offshore Oil And Gas Industry’s Response To The Budget</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/54</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, is disappointed that the Chancellor has missed an opportunity to recognise and respond... ]]></description>
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<title>Oil and Gas Industry’s Future Is On Breakfast Menu</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/53</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Key oil and gas figures will share their views on the future of the industry in a series of breakfast meetings aimed at the Aberdeen business community. Organised by the... ]]></description>
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<title>The Environment Council Issues Report On Drill Cuttings Seminar</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/52</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Environment Council today (22 December 1998) releases its report on the seminar it held on behalf of the offshore oil and gas industry in November when a range of... ]]></description>
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<title>HSE Figures Put Focus On Offshore Safety Priorities</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/51</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Four trade associations representing different sectors of the UK offshore oil and gas industry UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), Offshore Contractors Association (OCA), International Association of Drilling Contractors - North... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Faces Challenges of 1999 with New President and Executive Officers</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/50</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has announced the appointment of its Executive Officers for 1999 with Bob Connon, Managing Director of Chevron UK Ltd, elected as President for the... ]]></description>
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<title>Workforce Contributes to Safety Initiative</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/49</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 340 delegates attended the Cross Industry Safety Leadership Forum (CISLF) Step Change Workforce Workshops last week to define important action points for improving safety in the North Sea oil... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Responds To Licence Awards Announcement</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/48</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, has welcomed the award by Government today of 78 North Sea blocks in... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Oil And Gas Industry Sets Benchmark For Environmental Reporting</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/47</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offshore oil and gas industry has just published its first Environmental Report, marking the start of what will be an annual process of describing more publicly the impacts... ]]></description>
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<title>New Government-Industry Task Force: UKOOA Response</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/46</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for the UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, warmly welcomes the announcement today (17 November 1998) that the Department of Trade... ]]></description>
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<title>Dialogue Opens On Seabed Cuttings</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/45</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A wide range of interested parties, including environmentalists, academics, fishermen, regulators, government and oil industry representatives, will meet in London on 13 November 1998 to debate how best to deal... ]]></description>
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<title>Climate Change Debate:  Offshore Industry Response</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/44</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offshore oil and gas industry welcomes todays launch of the Governments consultation paper on climate change. James May, Director-General of UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), said: We are... ]]></description>
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<title>Key Appointments Bolster London Secretariat Team</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/43</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has further strengthened its team of key personnel with the appointment of two new senior members of staff, David Odling as Assistant Director Policy and... ]]></description>
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<title>Wanted – Recruits For New Offshore Training Programme!</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/41</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Twenty-four young candidates willing to rise to the challenges of working offshore are being sought for a new technician training initiative to attract fresh recruits into the offshore oil and... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response To OCA Warning About Tightening Contractor Margins</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/42</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) firmly rejects the Offshore Contractors Associations warning that the future of the contracting sector is being compromised by unreasonable demands by the oil and gas... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Oil’s Festival Success!</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/40</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Do they really use North Sea Oil in chocolate?; These fact sheets will be really useful for my school project; That was really cool better than Disneyland!; Can I have... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Responds To Government Energy Review</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/39</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is disappointed that the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry sees the need to continue the moratorium on gas-fired power generation development. This will... ]]></description>
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<title>Atlantic Seabed Survey Finds Intrigue Scientists</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/38</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Scientists surveying the sea floor environment of the Atlantic to the north and west of Scotland have discovered a phenomenon not previously recorded in an area 90 miles to the... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore And Marine Industries Join Forces To Publish New Guidelines For Support Vessels</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/37</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), in conjunction with the Chamber of Shipping, today (2 October 1998) publishes new Guidelines for the Safe Management and Operation of Offshore Support Vessels. The... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Responds To Government Announcement On 18th Offshore Licensing Round</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/36</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ James May, Director-General of UK Offshore Operators Association, the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, said: It is not surprising that the 18th Offshore Licensing Round... ]]></description>
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<title>Students Present Visions For Future Of North Sea</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/34</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Young people from around the country will challenge senior North Sea oil and gas representatives with their own visions for the future of the industry at the British Association Annual... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response To Government Announcement On North Sea Fiscal Regime</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/35</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, welcomes the Governments announcement today that it does not intend to change the present... ]]></description>
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<title>Industry Response To Ospar Decision</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/33</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK oil and gas industry, represented by UK Offshore Operators Association, is concerned by the outcome of this first OSPAR Ministerial meeting regarding the disposal of disused offshore installations.... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response to Government Consultation on Energy Sources</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/32</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Government interventionist policy will undermine energy competition In response to the DTIs Review of Energy Sources for Power Generation UKOOA has expressed its concern that the Government intends to take... ]]></description>
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<title>Offshore Industry Response To Government Shift On Decommissioning</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/31</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK offshore oil and gas industry, represented by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), is disappointed by the Governments announcement today that it is changing its position with regard... ]]></description>
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<title>Government Proposals Place Gas Jobs And Investment At Risk</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/30</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Implementation of the Governments proposals to review energy sources will have a negative impact on investment and jobs in the UKs gas exploration and production industry, an independent report reveals.... ]]></description>
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<title>Piper Alpha 10th Anniversary Media Briefing</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/29</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ July 6 1998 is the tenth anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster that claimed 167 lives. Today (26 June) UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is giving a briefing for journalists... ]]></description>
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<title>Workshop Takes Place To Further Understanding Of Seismic Impact On Marine  Mammals</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/28</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives from offshore oil companies, geophysical contractors, environmental regulators and non-governmental organisations, along with marine biologists, academics and bio-accoustic specialists came together last week (23-25 June) to discuss the impact... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Response To DTI Announcement On Gas Moratorium Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/27</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In response to the President of the Board of Trades announcement today on energy policy, James May, Director-General of UKOOA, the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas... ]]></description>
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<title>Statement: UKOOA Response To Energy Policy Report</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/25</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA, the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, welcomes the publication of the Trade and Industry Committees Energy Policy Report today (9 June 1998). In particular,... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Welcomes 18th Round</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/26</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) welcomes the opening of the 18th Seaward Petroleum Licensing Round today (9 June 1998). James May, UKOOAs Director-General, said We very much hope that the... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Oil Industry Launches Twin-Track Initiative On Drill Cuttings</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/24</link>
<guid>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/24</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is launching a major new phase of oil industry research and consultation to seek the best ways to deal with drill cuttings on the... ]]></description>
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<title>UK Oil and Gas: Tax Threatens Competitiveness and Stability</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/23</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A major new study confirms the UK oil industrys belief that the UK will have to compete harder in the world marketplace to attract future exploration investment. The report shows... ]]></description>
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<title>Westhaven Fatal Accident Inquiry Report - Statement</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/22</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UKOOA, the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, welcomes the publication of the Westhaven Fatal Accident Inquiry Report and notes its recommendations. The industry has a... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA welcomes calls to lift block on gas fired stations</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/21</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) welcomes the call to lift the moratorium on the building of new gas-fired power stations. The recommendation, published last week in the Trade and... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Oil industry engages in its first advertising campaign</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Thursday, 19 March - Major companies involved in producing oil and gas from the North Sea today launch their first joint advertising campaign, aimed at the public to explain the... ]]></description>
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<title>Continued uncertainty in the North Sea</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/19</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Commenting upon the Chancellor of the Exchequers Budget Statement with regard to the North Sea Taxation Regime, James May, Director-General of UKOOA said: We regret the continuing uncertainty for the... ]]></description>
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<title>The Brent Spar Solution does not set a precedent for decommissioning</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/18</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ London - The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is pleased that Shell UK has announced its preferred disposal option for the Brent Spar. This will now be submitted to the... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA Expands Its Technical Resources In Aberdeen</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/16</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) today announces the appointment of Gordon Harvey as assistant director of operations and technical affairs in Aberdeen from 2 February 1998. Gordon Harvey joins... ]]></description>
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<title>New UKOOA President and Executive Officers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 5 January 1998 - The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) today announces the appointment of its Executive Officers for 1998 with Steve Suellentrop, Managing Director of ARCO British Limited as... ]]></description>
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<title>North Sea Companies Call For Stable Fiscal Regime</title>
<link>http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/news/news.cfm/newsid/15</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 1997 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Senior representatives of the North Sea oil and gas industry have asked the Treasury to maintain a stable fiscal environment. The North Sea industry wants to work with the Government... ]]></description>
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<title>UKOOA appoints Steve Harris as Director of Communications.</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 1997 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Harris to the new post of Director of Communications. Steve has joined UKOOA from Consumers Association, where... ]]></description>
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