Drilling and blasting work underway for Aberdeen harbour expansion
The contractor behind the harbour expansion at Nigg Bay has confirmed drilling and blasting work has started on the £350million project.
North Sea tax breaks unlikely to be targeted in next Budget
The Treasury is unlikely to reverse North Sea tax breaks in the upcoming Budget amid industry warnings it could cause “irreversible damage”, it emerged last night.
Aberdeen’s Universal Inspection bought by Dutch firm
Netherlands-based Hendrik Veder Group (HVG) has acquired Aberdeen’s Universal Inspection (UI) as it seeks a move into the UK offshore sector.
Step Change makes leadership appointments from Spirit and Babcock
Step Change in Safety has made two appointments to its leadership team from operator Spirit Energy and helicopter firm Babcock Offshore.
Scotland’s oil revenues jump by £1billion
Scotland’s share of North Sea tax revenues jumped to £1.4billion in the last year, according to latest tax and spending figures.
Fire breaks out at one of UK’s largest oil refineries
A large fire has broken out at Essar Oil UK’s Stanlow oil refinery, which processes around a sixth of the country’s petrol needs.
50 jobs created as Atlantic Offshore buys two emergency rescue vehicles
Atlantic Offshore Scotland has created 50 new jobs through the purchase of two North Sea emergency response vessels.
Plant Integrity Management celebrates £2m of 2018 contract wins
Aberdeenshire-based Plant Integrity Management (PIM) has secured work worth more than £2million so far this year.
20/20 transitions to employee ownership
Project management training specialist 20/20 is the latest Scottish firm to announce its transition to employee ownership.
Cable installation complete for Beatrice windfarm
A milestone has been reached in the development of the Beatrice Offshore windfarm in the Moray Firth.
EnerMech appoints European director from Taqa
EnerMech has appointed a director for its European operations as it seeks to double turnover for the region to £170million.
Industry must ‘beef-up’ NRB guidelines to protect workers
The industry must “beef-up” guidelines to protect North Sea workers from blacklisting, according to a union official.
Artificial Intelligence could wipe out thousands of jobs, says Bank of England
Artificial intelligence has the potential to wipe out thousands of UK jobs, the Bank of England’s chief economist has warned.
EMEC in project to deliver clean energy to remote communities
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney is taking part in a programme to deliver clean energy to remote communities.
JFSE marks first 12 projects with ‘revolutionary’ jet cutting system
James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) has taken on 12 projects for an innovative jetting system it launched a year ago.
PDi appoints new CEO
Engineering consultancy Project Development International (PDi) has appointed Michael O’ Sullivan as its new chief executive.
Further 24-hour strike for Total
Strikes are due to continue today on three North Sea platforms operated by Total for a 24-hour period.
Piper Alpha memorial fundraising passes £40,000
Fundraising for the Piper Alpha memorial gardens in Aberdeen has passed the £40,000 mark.
Unions to meet Scottish Government to rally support for helicopter inquiry
Unions will meet with Scottish Government ministers next month to rally support for a wide-ranging inquiry into offshore helicopter safety.
Motive makes £250K expansion to Aberdeenshire facility
An oil and gas equipment specialist has made a £250,000 expansion to its fabrication division in Aberdeenshire.
Surge of drilling fluid led to fatal rig explosion, say investigators
Alarms failed to trigger when more than 100 barrels of drilling fluid ignited and killed five people, according to investigators.
Repsol Sinopec latest operator to announce review of 3/3 rotas
Respol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has become the latest North Sea operator to announce it is reviewing 3/3 offshore rotas.
New conference centre will ‘without question’ boost hotels hit by downturn
Aberdeen’s new £333million conference centre will “without question” boost hotels hit by the oil downturn, according to its managing director.
Faroe to oppose DNO bid to ‘take control of its business’
Faroe Petroleum said it is “very concerned” by actions from Norway’s DNO to “take control of its business".
Signs of Piper Alpha ‘resurfacing’ says union boss
Trade unions yesterday condemned North Sea workforce conditions claiming signs of the failings that led to Piper Alpha are “coming to the surface again”.