Markets dive as investors spooked by US-China trade war worries
Stock markets worldwide endured a shocking Halloween session as renewed worries over the US-China trade war spooked investors.
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Shell may take longer to return cash to investors as low oil prices bite
The chief executive of Shell has admitted that a major plan to return money to investors could be facing delays as challenging conditions dented the business.
Shell handed safety notice over refuge area on North Sea platform
Shell has been dealt with a safety notice after failing to properly ensure workers would be protected during an emergency on a North Sea platform.
Protesters leave North Sea oil platforms after more than 24 hours
Activists who spent the night on two North Sea oil platforms to campaign against leaving parts of the old rigs in the sea have ended their protest after more than 24 hours.
Greenpeace in ‘peaceful protest’ on Shell’s Brent platforms
Greenpeace has announced it is carrying out “peaceful protests” at Shell’s Brent field in the UK North Sea.
Manhunt as masked robber targets Aberdeen petrol station
Residents have told of their shock after a masked man robbed an Aberdeen petrol station.
Police appeal after masked man robs Aberdeen petrol station
Police are appealing for information after masked man carried out a robbery at an Aberdeen petrol station.
Profit turns to loss as Shell Energy faces tough market
A cut-throat market slashed into profit as oil major Shell forayed into the energy supply market last year, the company has revealed.
Arts organisations reaffirm commitment to oil partnerships
A number of arts organisations will continue to receive support from oil giants, after the National Theatre split with Shell declaring fears of “catastrophic environmental collapse”.
National Theatre ends Shell partnership as it addresses environmental impact
The National Theatre has split with oil company Shell after declaring fears of a “catastrophic environmental collapse”.
Van stolen from Aberdeen petrol station
A van has been stolen from an Aberdeen petrol station.
Aberdeen students win award for ‘ultra-energy efficient’ car
A team of students from Aberdeen University has won an award after they created an “ultra-energy efficient” car.
Workers at north-east oil and gas plant to vote on strike action
Oil and gas workers at a plant in the north-east will be balloted over strike action, Unite has announced.
North Sea farewell for Brent Bravo
Shell’s Brent Bravo platform was removed from the North Sea On Tuesday.
Aberdeen schoolgirls win £1,500 at national science competition
A team of four girls from an Aberdeen school have won a £1,500 prize in a national competition.
Group wants bright future for oil and gas in north-east
A task force has launched a new campaign to show a vision for the future of the oil and gas industry in the north-east.
Animal rights group calls for Shell to provide vegan-only meals on North Sea platforms
An animal rights group has called on an energy giant to only provide vegan meals on North Sea platforms.
PETA calls on Shell North Sea to go vegan for a day
Animal rights group Peta has called on energy giant Shell to go vegan for a day on its North Sea platforms.
Shell posts £16.3bn earnings for 2018
Revenues jumped 27% to £295bn, while pre-tax profits came to £27bn, nearly double 2017’s total.
Shell green lights scheme to reroute North Sea gas to St Fergus
Energy giant Shell has green lit a scheme to reroute gas from its Shearwater hub to St Fergus in Aberdeenshire.
Shell narrows gender pay gap but still ‘some way to go’
Shell UK has said it still has “some way to go” in improving gender balance as it reported an average pay gap of 18.6% for 2018.
‘Disgust’ as Wood workers face severe pay cut amid Shell rota change
Offshore contractors for a major energy company have expressed their anger at severe pay cuts proposed amid plans to change rotas.
‘Disgust’ as Wood workers face severe pay cut amid Shell rota change
Offshore contractors working for Wood on Shell platforms have expressed “disgust” at severe pay cuts proposed amid the operator’s plans to change rotas.
Shell to ditch unpopular three-week rota next year
Oil giant Shell said today that it will ditch three week offshore rotas on its central North Sea platforms next year.
Repsol Sinopec latest operator to announce review of 3/3 rotas
Respol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has become the latest North Sea operator to announce it is reviewing 3/3 offshore rotas.
Shell could have ‘another 50 years’ in North Sea, as others seek exit
Shell has said it could still be operating in the North Sea for another 50 years, as some other majors eye an exit.
Decom plans approved for Shell’s Brent Alpha, Bravo and Charlie topsides
The UK Government has approved Shell’s plans to remove the topsides for the iconic Brent Alpha, Bravo and Charlie platforms in the North Sea.
BREAKING: Shell fined £60,000 after worker severely injured on Brent Delta
Shell has been fined £60,000 after a technician was severely injured by a gas cylinder on a North Sea platform.
UK government taskforce earmarks North East for carbon capture – three years after pulling £1billion funding
A UK Government taskforce has highlighted Peterhead as a key region to deploy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, less than three years after Westminster cut a £1billion fund to develop it.
Aberdeen student teams up with Hollywood star to encourage more girls into science-based careers
An Aberdeen student has teamed up with a Hollywood star to encourage more young people to get involved with careers in science.