We look back at the big stories from across the four days of Offshore Europe 2015 in our special #OE15 podcast.

Northsound Energy Week

Northsound Energy with GE Oil & Gas: Day 4 at Offshore Europe

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.

Northsound Energy Special with GE Oil & Gas: Day 3 at Offshore Europe

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.

Listen: Task Force leader John Pearson on the shape of the oil industry going forward

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 the downturn. It was a shocking figure, but not unexpected for many. But Oil and Gas UK were keen to remain positive, saying that operating costs will be down by almost a quarter by the end of 2016.

Northsound Energy Special with GE Oil & Gas: Day 2 at Offshore Europe

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.

Listen: RGU announces collaboration with the Mexican Government on Oil and Gas

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.

Listen: Oil & Gas UK Economic Director Mike Tholen on North Sea Operating Costs

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.

Northsound Energy Special with GE Oil & Gas: Day 1 at Offshore Europe

We preview Offshore Europe 2015 with takes place 8th - 11th September at the GE Oil and Gas Arena, Aberdeen.

We preview Offshore Europe 2015

Our reporter Hope Webb sat down with General Secretary of BALPA, Jim McAuslan, about the likelihood of strike action.

General Secretary Of BALPA Discusses Possibility of Strike Action

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.

BP Regional Manger Says £670m Investment Can Extend Life Of North Sea

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.

Northsound Energy Week 13.02.15

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.

Northsound Energy Podcast 16/01/15

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.

Northsound Energy Podcast 19/12/14

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.

Northsound Energy Podcast 14/11/14

Catch up on the latest news from the Energy and Renewable sector in the North-east and beyond in the Northsound Energy Week podcast, updated weekly by the Northsound 1 News Team.

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