Episodes
We look back at the big stories from across the four days of Offshore Europe 2015 in our special #OE15 podcast.
Published 09/11/15
We look back at a busy day at Offshore Europe. All the big stories and latest news from a day of conflicting opinions on the North Sea.
Published 09/10/15
The group president of AMEC Foster Wheeler and leader of the new Efficiency Task force set up by Oil and Gas UK, comments on the shape of the oil industry going forward.
Published 09/10/15
Today included two new announcements by Aberdeen's Universities.
RGU announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mexican Government - which allows a bigger and better oil and gas collaboration between the two.
Aberdeen University also had an announcement, they are creating a brand new masters course to drive innovation.
But the biggest talk of the day was new figures released by Oil and Gas UK, which revealed that 65 thousand jobs have been cut in the last year, due to...
Published 09/09/15
Robert Gordon University has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mexican government which will see collaboration in areas concerning oil and gas.
Professor Paul De Leeuw told Northsound about the benefits of the agreement for the North East and Mexico.
Published 09/09/15
Economic Director for Oil & Gas UK, Mike Tholen, discusses their report which suggests that North Sea operating costs could fall by up to £2.1 billion by 2016.
Published 09/09/15
The headlines and stories from the first day at Offshore Europe 2015. Proceedings kicked off this morning with Professor Brian Cox talking about inspiring the next generation. We caught up with him after his keynote speech.
Published 09/08/15
We preview Offshore Europe 2015 with takes place 8th - 11th September at the GE Oil and Gas Arena, Aberdeen.
Published 09/04/15
Our reporter Hope Webb sat down with General Secretary of BALPA, Jim McAuslan, about the likelihood of strike action.
Published 08/20/15
Our reporter Hope Webb sat down with BP Regional Manager Trevor Garlick, to discuss the major investment and what impact it will have on the North Sea.
Published 08/05/15
Our reporter Phil McDonald discusses all the latest news from the North Sea oil industry, from the Oil and Gas Summit to atrracting Investment in Saudi Arabia, in this episode of Northsound's Energy Podcast.
Published 02/13/15
How do we save the North Sea?
Join Northsound News' Hope Webb and guests including First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Labour Leader Jim Murphy, as they try to answer that question on the latest episode of Northsound's Energy podcast.
Published 01/16/15
How do we save the North Sea?
Join Northsound News' Hope Webb and guests including First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Labour Leader Jim Murphy, as they try to answer that question on the latest episode of Northsound's Energy podcast.
Published 01/16/15
We discuss the all important Autumn Statement, what was announced that affected the oil industry, and whether the sector got what it wanted. We discuss Wood Group's announcement that they'll be cutting contractors' pay by 10% in the new year. And finally, we spoke to the newly appointed shadow energy minister Lewis McDonald, on what his plans are to make a difference in the struggling North Sea Oil Industry.
Published 12/19/14
This week we talk to the man in charge of the Oil and Gas Authority talks to us about his vision for the future of the industry. We discuss further calls for incentives from the UK Government to drill new wells in the North Sea.
We look at the offical launch of the Oil and Gas Innovation centre in Aberdeen. And finally, we talk about Danny Alexander warning petrol companies and supermarkets to pass on price cuts to motorists.
Published 11/18/14
This week we hear from Oil and Gas UK's Malcolm Webb on the need for cost cutting in the North Sea - and what items of clothing are banned from offshore helicopters?
Published 10/03/14
This week we talk to experts about just how much Oil and Gas there is left in the North Sea....
Published 09/12/14
This week, major oil developments in Aberdeen reach milestones, warnings overweight offshore workers could get more protection under EU law and job cuts announced at Shell.
Published 08/15/14
This week, the chancellor tells us they're committed to making the most of the North Sea's remaining resources, we get the SNP's response and a controversial substation for a major wind project's given the go ahead.
Published 08/01/14
This week, the UK Government wants to hear from industry on the future of North Sea oil and gas, big job cuts announced at Chevron and further warnings about drilling activity.
Published 07/18/14
This week, recommendations the oil and gas tax and regulation regime needs to be overhauled, MPs call for a full public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety, and a new emergency breathing system for aircraft is approved.
Published 07/11/14
This week, a new skills week's to be set up to boost the oil and gas sector, the North-East's hydrogen revolution continues and an Aberdeen energy firm put its name to a national football competition.
Published 07/04/14
This week, hydrocarbon releases into the North Sea are down, calls for the North-East to become an All Energy Hub and a deal's signed for offshore transport to a new North Sea field.
Published 06/20/14
This week we're back after a summer break with the inaugural Oil and Gas UK conference and news on a new energy regulator, a new work experience programme for school pupils thinking of entering the energy industry and fresh recommendations from the AAIB on helicopter safety.
Published 06/13/14