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Thursday 23 May 2013
Oil & Gas UK’s survey of the well services sector published today (23 May) reveals that companies delivering drilling, completion, testing and maintenance for oil and gas wells generated gross
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
Oil & Gas UK has welcomed the announcement that a plenary vote in the European Parliament will see the introduction of a directive on offshore safety and environment. Robert Paterson,
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Wednesday 15 May 2013
Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive, said: “Oil & Gas UK notes that the EU Commission has launched an investigation into European oil prices. We look forward with
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Thursday 9 May 2013
The Rt Hon Edward Davey MP, secretary of state for energy and climate change, this morning addressed a London audience of 150 on how to best deliver a successful oil
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Thursday 2 May 2013
Oil & Gas UK has secured The Rt Hon Edward Davey MP, secretary of state for energy and climate change, to address delegates at its breakfast briefing in London on
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Tuesday 30 April 2013
Oil & Gas UK today (30 April 2013) announced the launch of a nationwide awareness campaign, “Energising the Nation’s Future”, at an event attended by leading figures from the oil
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Monday 29 April 2013
This month LOGIC, a not-for-profit organisation established to improve competitiveness throughout the UK oil and gas industry, is marking both the tenth anniversary of its Master Deed system, which streamlines
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Wednesday 24 April 2013
The winners of the 2013 UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards, sponsored by Maersk Oil UK, were announced at a special lunchtime awards ceremony in Aberdeen today (24 April).
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Sunday 21 April 2013
A combination of industry experts and outside commentators will speak about the importance of perception and reputation at the forthcoming Oil & Gas UK breakfast briefing on 30th April. The
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Wednesday 17 April 2013
Bob Keiller, chief executive of Wood Group, has been confirmed as the after-dinner speaker at a major three-day conference to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster. Sponsored
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Wednesday 10 April 2013
The man who led the Public Inquiry into the Piper Alpha disaster will stress the importance of strong leadership in how safety is managed offshore, at a major three-day conference
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Thursday 28 March 2013
Welcoming the publication of the UK Government's strategy to secure investment and create jobs, Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive said: “Close engagement with the UK government and
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Thursday 28 March 2013
Oonagh Werngren, Oil & Gas UK's operations director, said: "We welcome the news that BP is investing significantly in appraising the third phase of its Clair field to the west
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Wednesday 27 March 2013
Oil & Gas UK has today (27 March) released the second edition of its guidelines on Relief Well Planning for Offshore Wells to provide operators with good industry practice for
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Wednesday 27 March 2013
Oil & Gas UK and Step Change in Safety have announced the finalists for the 2013 UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards. Sponsored by Maersk Oil, this lunchtime event
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Wednesday 20 March 2013
Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive, said: “Recent collaboration between Government and industry on tax allowances that promote investment in UK oil and gas is now bearing fruit.
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Tuesday 19 March 2013
Common Data Access Limited (CDA), the UK oil and gas industry’s shared data management service which delivers subsurface information to exploration and production companies, is leading an international project to
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Thursday 14 March 2013
Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive, said: “Oil & Gas UK forecasts record investment in producing Britain’s oil and gas reserves this year, boosting jobs across the UK.
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Tuesday 12 March 2013
The confidence of Britain’s oil and gas industry is steadily increasing according to Oil & Gas UK’s business confidence index published today (12 March). An analysis of data gathered in
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Monday 11 March 2013
Oil & Gas UK welcomes the publication today of the Scottish Government’s first Oil and Gas Analytical Bulletin. The document supports our view that the offshore oil and gas industry
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