Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Statoil evacuates workers from North Sea Statoil has evacuated around 250 workers from platforms in the North Sea after warnings of very high waves caused by strong winds. The post Statoil evacuates workers from North Sea appeared first on Energy Voice. … Read More

OMV forecasts $40 oil in 2016 OMV said it expects to book around €1.6billion in write-downs in its upstream business on top of €300million charge in its downstream business. The post OMV forecasts $40 oil in 2016 appeared first on Energy Voice. … Read More

First Minister says Scottish Government asked for more funding First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that UK ministers were “invited” to match the extra £254million funding for infrastructure announced by her government. The SNP leader said Keith Brown, cabinet secretary for infrastructure, had put that of… Read More

Sir Ian Wood: Economic change from City Deal will take time Offshore industry doyen Sir Ian Wood said last night that the north-east should “be hopeful but patient” in waiting for changes following the city deal signing yesterday. Sir Ian, who founded private sector economic development organisation Opportuni… Read More

OPEC states say no meeting planned as Russia floats talks OPEC delegates said they have no meeting planned with Russia after the country’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak indicated he was willing to meet with the group next month to coordinate oil-output policy. Four OPEC representatives said they hadn’t he… Read More

International SOS on 3 main pitfalls of business travel A travel security services provider has told Aberdeen firms not to become fixated on the threat of terrorist attacks when deciding whether to send employees abroad. International SOS, which provides medical advice and referrals for offshore workers a… Read More

Oil extends gain from three-week high as Russia flags OPEC talks Oil extended gains from the highest close in three weeks as Russia’s energy minister said that OPEC and other producers may meet to discuss output. Delegates from the group said no meeting has been planned. The post Oil extends gain from three-week h… Read More

Scottish Secretary insists UK Government is here to help The £250million Aberdeen City Region Deal underlines the UK Government's determination to help the North Sea oil and gas industry through its crisis. At least that was the message from Scottish Secretary David Mundell during a visit to subsea service… Read More

Oil industry downturn makes for a quieter times at Lerwick harbour A “severe contraction” in offshore oil and gas activity lowered traffic and cargo handling levels at Lerwick harbour in 2015, bosses at the Shetland port have said. But Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) said the outcome was to be expected, given that the … Read More

David Cameron: Aberdeen could be in line for more cash Prime Minster David Cameron last night revealed more money could be on its way to Aberdeen after it was revealed the City Deal could be worth £1.2billlion to the area. The political leader said he “refused” to oversee the oil and gas sector’s demise … Read More

In case you missed them: Energy Voice’s Friday Five with SengS Each week, Energy Voice pulls together the Friday Five. Click below to see the site’s most read and engaged with copy of the week. The post In case you missed them: Energy Voice’s Friday Five with SengS appeared first on Energy Voice. … Read More

Statoil evacuates staff from North Sea platform ahead of hurricane-force winds Norwegian operator Statoil is reported to have evacuated most of its personnel from its Snorre B platform. The post Statoil evacuates staff from North Sea platform ahead of hurricane-force winds appeared first on Energy Voice. … Read More

BG shareholders back Shell merger BG Group shareholders have voted by 99.53% in favour of the merger between the company and oil giant Shell. It comes just a day after the deal achieved final backing from Shell investors at a meeting in The Hague. The move marks the biggest merger be… Read More

Total North Sea find could hold up to 100million barrels of oil Total E&P UK has confirmed a new North Sea exploration bid. The French company said it will start drilling of the Sween exploration well in the third quarter of this year. A spokesperson for Total said the well is believed to hold up to 100milli… Read More

Petrobras cuts managers to save $440 million a year in oil rout Brazil’s state-controlled oil company is reducing management positions and streamlining operations to save $440 million a year as it navigates the worst oil market in a generation and a sprawling corruption investigation. The post Petrobras cuts mana… Read More