Strathclyde University launches Oil and Gas Institute
University of Strathclyde has become the latest Scottish institution to launch its own energy initiative.
OMV signs South Stream agreement with Gazprom
Austria's energy firm OMV has today signed a shareholders' agreement over South Stream Austria with Gazprom.
MAC keeps place among top 10 British startups
Aberdeen-based Maritime Assurance and Consulting (MAC) has retained its place in the top 10 of the best new British businesses index.
Expro staff served nutritional advice with new partnership
International oilfield services firm Expro has launched a new health initiative at its Aberdeen office to help improve staff wellbeing.
GIB plans to raise £1billion fund for offshore wind farms
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has announced its plans to raise a £1billion fund in support of private offshore wind farm projects.
Technip secures two Danish subsea jobs with Maersk
Energy services firm Petrofac has won two contracts for engineering work on Maersk projects in Danemark, worth between $68-136million in total.
Petrofac hopes for good year-end despite profit warnings
Oil and gas services provider Petrofac is expecting a stronger financial performance in the second half of the year after lowering it income forecast for 2014 last month.
Positive signs in Tullow’s Kenya campaign
Irish explorer Tullow Oil has reported oil finds and flows from two of its Northern Kenya wells in block 13T.
New subsea initiative aims to revive UK oil sector
Consistency and collaboration will be key to UK retaining its place at the forefront of oil and gas technology, believes the leader of a new subsea institute's steering group.
Nigg Bay considered one of Scotland’s top development priorities
The plans for Nigg Bay harbour development have been included in the Scottish Government's National Planning Framework (NPF3), published today.
UAE needs to cut energy demand, says minister
The United Arab Emirates, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)’s fifth-largest oil producer, needs to roll back subsidies on fuel and power to help limit its energy consumption and imports of natural gas, the country’s energy minister said.
Tekmar grows technical team with two appointments
Offshore cable protection firm Tekmar Energy has enrolled two senior managers onto its technical team.
Africa Oilfield’s business looking up with new appointments
Africa Oilfield Logistics has reported restructuring of its primary investment arm, Ardan Risk & Support Services, as it took on a new management team.
Lundin spuds appraisal on Luno II
North Sea operator Lundin Petroleum has spudded an appraisal well on the Luno II discovery, offshore Norway.
REG gets green light for Hallburn farm
Renewable Energy Group's (REG) plans to build a six-turbine wind farm in Cumbria have been approved by the local council.
Ithaca grows UK portfolio in $170million deal
North Sea operator Ithaca Energy is set to add three more UK assets to its portfolio following a $170million deal with Sumitomo Corporation.
Safmarine MPV targets oil sector with new West Africa service
Shipping line Safmarine has added a new Europe-West Africa service dedicated to the oil and gas industry.
AMEC moves into third CityView office
Engineering services group AMEC has signed a 10-year lease for the newly completed pavilion at Aberdeen CityView Business Park.
Circle Oil reports positive 2013 figures
Irish explorer Circle Oil enjoyed a prosperous 2013, according to the company's preliminary financial report for the year.
Oil finances stir AGCC Independence debate
Money matters relating to the North Sea oil and gas industry have been one of the key issues debated by economists and politicians during Thursday's Scottish Independence, organised by the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC).
RGU appoints de Leeuw as new institute head
The chair of Aberdeen-based Oil and Gas Innovation Centre has been appointed the first director of Robert Gordon University's newest industry-focused initiative.
GE awarded for cloud-based supply chain management platform
US conglomerate GE has scooped the Manufacturing Leadership Award for its cloud-based supply chain platform for the energy sector.
80:20 opens new Aberdeen facility
Aberdeen-based 80:20 Procurement Services has opened a new facility in the city following a number of contract wins last year.
Ashtead strengthens global visibility with DimEye deal
Aberdeen-based subsea solutions firm Ashtead Technology has secured a global agreement with DimEye for its 3D modelling services.
Industry health and safety “a mixed picture”, report finds
The oil and gas health and safety performance represents a "mixed picture", according to a report by the industry body published today.