North Sea oil and gas4 Sept 2026Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources sayThe government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.4 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Reform UK's Richard Tice calls for more North Sea drillingTice spoke to BBC Scotland News ahead of Reform UK's conference in Birmingham this week.3 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rulesWorkers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.3 Sept 202630 Aug 2026Scottish Labour leadership contenders back North Sea drilling approvalJoe Fagan and Michael Marra were asked their views on the eve of voting on the contest to replace Anas Sarwar.30 Aug 202623 Aug 2026World's largest heavy lift vessel carries oil platform to ShetlandThe Pioneering Spirit is 1253ft long and 407ft wide with a 5,000 tonne crane for lifting the topsides of platforms.23 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil fieldSupporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.17 Aug 202610 Aug 2026PM faces pressure as Jackdaw licence consultation closesA consultation on Jackdaw, a gas field 150 miles east of Aberdeen, will close on Monday.10 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranksThe former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.6 Aug 202631 Jul 2026BP puts North Sea business up for saleThe decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.31 Jul 2026...
