Energy Minister Michael Shanks is to speak at our Southern North Sea conference next month and meet businesses from across the sector. Today we can announce that we have secured the minister to deliver the keynote speech at SNS2026 – The Next 25 Years on Wednesday May 20 at the Norfolk Showground, Norwich.. Mr Shanks’ […]

Equinor has started the drilling phase for the Raia project in the pre salt of the Campos Basin, Brazil. This marks a key milestone for the partnership as the projects progresses towards planned start up in 2028. The Valaris DS‑17 drillship started drilling operations, today 24 March. The drilling campaign includes six wells in the […]

Company-wide programme positions 1,500-strong workforce as long-term partners for growth  OEG, a leading global energy solutions provider, has launched a new all-employee initiative to enable its staff the opportunity to build wealth at work.   The ‘Shared Prosperity Plan’ gives employees a stake in the value they help to create as the group expands its integrated services across conventional and renewable energy sectors, aligning workforce engagement with business performance and embedding a growth-partner mindset.  […]

With the increased growth of business for both companies and the increase in demand for work space, last month, we successfully purchased Vos House, ideally located next door! With the ownership of both East Coast Building and Vos House, we now have a total footprint of 41,065 sq. ft, meaning we have DOUBLED in size! […]

Equinor has completed its internal investigation into an incident on 29 October 2025, in which personnel at Mongstad were exposed to chemicals. The incident occurred during work on a measuring instrument. A number of measures have been implemented to capture lessons learned. On 29 October, activity at the Mongstad refinery was high. The plant was […]

Paradigm Drilling Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonio Ospino as Country Manager for Mexico. This appointment reinforces Paradigm’s commitment to expanding its drilling optimization capabilities across Latin America following the recent strengthening of the company’s Houston-based leadership team with the appointment of Wes Heiskell. Mr. Ospino recently completed an immersive visit to […]

A leading scientist, university professor and award-winning broadcaster has praised the East of England’s unique position as an increasingly influential hub for world-class marine science, technology and innovation. Ben Garrod will highlight the global impact of specialist work by small and niche businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk in his keynote speech at the Marine Science […]

Aberdeen, 9 March 2026: INSPIRE Environmental, part of Venterra Group, has established a permanent operational base in Aberdeen, bringing advanced marine science capability into the heart of Europe’s busiest offshore energy hub and investing directly in Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain. The move enables rapid mobilisation across Scotland, the wider UK and Europe, and represents […]

Risk consultancy Marex has delivered a comprehensive solution for a major offshore wind farm operator facing complex regulatory hurdles with the transport of compressed nitrogen. The project has provided the client with the clarity needed to maintain safety, efficiency and project timelines within the fast-paced renewable energy sector. Solving the dual coding dilemma The challenge […]