Monday 2 February 2015 Troubled outlook for the UK Oil and Gas Industry Oil & Gas UK’s Business Sentiment Index published today (2 February) reveals that in the fourth quarter of 2014 optimism in the oil and gas industry fell dramatically, dropping 16 …
Friday 23 January 2015 Ill-informed political battle over fracking is threatening one of the UK’s most vital industries The third and final reading of the Infrastructure Bill on Monday will be a crucial milestone on the way to securing the future of the UK …
Thursday 22 January 2015 Oil & Gas UK reacts to Government’s Investment Allowance Consultation Oil & Gas UK welcomes the Government’s announcement today (22 January) of a further consultation into a basin-wide Investment Allowance as a positive …
Friday 16 January 2015 Meeting with unions focuses on safeguarding North Sea’s future Today's discussions with Union representatives were open and constructive. Oil & Gas UK talked about how best the industry could work with the Unions to protect …
Friday 16 January 2015 Oil & Gas UK welcomes Edward Davey’s request of Oil and Gas Authority Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive, said: “Yesterday’s (15 January) meeting with the Secretary of State for Energy, Edward Davey MP, and the …
Thursday 15 January 2015 Oil & Gas UK Comment on BP Jobs Announcement Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil & Gas UK, said: "While Oil & Gas UK cannot comment on the commercial decisions made by its members, the industry trade body …
Tuesday 13 January 2015 Oil & Gas UK comment following PILOT meeting Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive, said: “Today’s meeting of PILOT, the government-industry forum focused on maximising economic recovery of the UK’s oil and gas …
Monday 12 January 2015 Major tax change needed urgently to counter falling oil price and save investment and jobs Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive, said: “Evidence of the threat from the falling oil price to UK investment and jobs is …
Thursday 8 January 2015 Oil & Gas UK responds to Scottish Government’s Oil and Gas Discussion Paper Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive, responded to the Scottish Government’s announcement regarding the UK oil and gas tax regime, saying: …
Wednesday 7 January 2015 Countdown on to UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards The search gets underway today (January 7) for the men, women and companies doing their utmost to ensure the activities of Britain’s offshore oil and gas industry are as safe as …
Tuesday 6 January 2015 Oil & Gas UK Responds to Visit to Aberdeen Today by Jim Murphy MP, Scottish Labour Party Leader Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil & Gas UK, said: “The UK oil and gas industry is facing a particularly testing time with the …
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Thursday 18 December 2014 Oil & Gas UK calls for reform to be accelerated in light of falling oil price Oil & Gas UK's economics and commercial director, Mike Tholen commented: "The UK oil and gas industry is facing a serious challenge. …
Tuesday 9 December 2014 12,000 new entrants to join offshore oil and gas industry in next five years says industry report The oil and gas industry, which currently supports one in 80 jobs across the UK, will provide careers for some 12,000 new entrants …
Thursday 4 December 2014 Oil & Gas UK urges Government to move swiftly ahead with fiscal reforms Oil & Gas UK welcomes the Government’s long term plans for North Sea fiscal reform announced in Aberdeen today (4 December) by the Rt Hon Danny …
Wednesday 3 December 2014 Important first steps to reduce tax burden on ‘vital’ UK industry acknowledged by Oil & Gas UK Today’s announcement from the Chancellor George Osborne, that the ‘vital’ UK offshore oil and gas industry is to see an immediate …
Monday 24 November 2014 Updated Guidelines Promote Good Practice in FPSO Operations Oil & Gas UK has today (24 November) published two updated sets of guidelines to help operators of Floating Production Storage and Offloading facilities (FPSOs), …
Thursday 20 November 2014 Oil & Gas UK congratulates Nicola Sturgeon on official appointment as First Minister Oil & Gas UK congratulates Nicola Sturgeon on becoming leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland. As the largest trade association …
Thursday 20 November 2014 Technology the Topic for Oil and Gas Industry’s Breakfast Briefing “Technology - A new way forward for the UKCS?” is the title of the next Oil & Gas UK breakfast briefing at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on …
Wednesday 19 November 2014 Environmental performance of sector outlined in Oil & Gas UK report The environmental performance of the UK offshore industry is captured in an Oil & Gas UK report published today (November 19). Emissions to the …
