New oil field explorations could help sustain hundreds of jobs in the North-East, experts claim.
The Northern Offshore Federation, which represents 10,000 workers in the region's offshore industry, is keeping a close eye on three investigations in the North Sea.
Federation director Geoff Race said: "WThe recent discoveries indicate that there is reason for optimism - and that these discoveries may well impact upon the supply chain opportunities."
For full story see the Northern Echo tomorrow.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article