Dana snaps up new execs
Oil and gas firm Dana Petroleum said today it had taken on three new executive directors and will be recruiting more in coming months as it looks to grow its business.
Business confidence on UKCS lagging behind international counterparts
More than 50% of oil and gas operators in the UK North Sea believe the March tax hike has harmed planned long-term investment in the basin, according to a report published today.
Greenland looking brighter for Cairn
Shares in Scottish oil and gas explorer Cairn Energy rose today after the firm said it had found 164ft of reservoir-quality sands off Greenland.
Bridge says first gas on Victoria Phase 2 in 2012
Bridge Energy has been given the go-ahead for its Victoria Phase 2 subsea gas development in the southern North Sea.
Score has the Midas touch
Peterhead engineering firm Score Group is to take an innovative valve leak-detection device to the oil and gas industry after £18.5million of funding from Lloyds Banking Group.
Providence ready to drill off Ireland
Oil and gas explorer Providence Resources is due to start drilling off the coast of Ireland in the next two weeks.
Providence ready to drill Barryroe
OIL and gas explorer Providence Resources has said it is due to start drilling offshore the coast of Ireland in the next two weeks.
$550million deal for Maersk Drilling semi-submersible
Maersk Drilling has been picked by Total E&P Norge to supply one of its ultra harsh environment jack-up rigs for work in the North Sea.
Weir to start 2012 with record order book
Scottish engineering group Weir said today it believes it is going to start 2012 with a record order book after a continued run of strong growth.
No threat to North Sea jobs – Talisman boss
TALISMAN Energy said yesterday there was no threat to North Sea jobs after its boss was reported saying it planned to reduce exposure in the area.
Siemens takes 45% in marine power firm
Engineering giant Siemens has set its sights on commercialising marine energy after boosting its stake in a tidal power developer.
Girls just want to learn a skill or two
A GROUP of 50 students from Turriff, Mintlaw and Huntly Academy joined Shell for its second annual Girls Energy conference in Aberdeen last month.
Jee stands for jobs
ENGINEERING firm Jee, which specialises in pipeline, riser and subsea work, has taken on six graduate engineers. Joining the firm are graduates Daniel McNulty, Colin Dow and Joe Leask, to be based in Aberdeen, and Thomas Bryden, Aimen Sattar and Chris Fisher, to be based in Tonbridge. Jee employs more than 50 staff worldwide, based in the UK and the Middle East and has offices in Aberdeen, London and Abu Dhabi.
Suncor triples operating profits
Canadian oil and gas producer Suncor said today its third quarter operating profits nearly tripled aided by high oil prices, better refining margins and increased production at its oil sands business.
Bowleven more convinced than ever on Cameroon
Edinburgh-based oil and gas explorer Bowleven has said it is more convinced than ever of the potential of its west African fields.
Aker hits losses but sees opportunity in North Sea
OILFIELD engineering group Aker Solutions highlighted opportunities in the North Sea as it today revealed multi-million pound losses caused by problems in Brazil.
Record production for Apache Corp
Higher oil prices helped push up third-quarter profits at US-operator Apache.
CNR increasing capex in 2012
CANADIAN Natural Resources International (CNR) said today it was boosting investment in Africa after cutting spending in the North Sea in the wake of this year's tax grab on oil and gas producers.
Ithaca signs up Ensco for Stella drilling
Aberdeen-headquartered oil and gas firm Ithaca Energy said today it had signed an agreement with Ensco Offshore for its development well drilling campaign on the North Sea Stella and Harrier fields.
Ocean Guardian to leave Falklands after March
Falklands explorer Desire Petroleum said today it had agreed the use of the Ocean Guardian drilling rig up to March 1.
EnCore and Premier agree takeover terms
Oil and gas firms EnCore Oil and Premier Oil said today they come to an agreement on the terms over a takeover by Premier.
Tullow gives 2012 production estimates
Exploration and production firm Tullow Oil said today it aimed to increase production to 100,000 barrels of oil per day in 2012 from about 75,000 currently.
Endeavour focussed on Bacchus, Greater Rochelle and Tudor Rose
Oil and gas firm Endeavour International said today it remained focused on first production on two key North Sea assets.
Profits rise at Talisman
Independent oil and gas operator Talisman Energy said today its profits more than doubled during the third quarter of the year.
Investigation launched into diver death
A joint investigation has been launched by police and the Health and Safety Executive following the death of a diver who had been working on an oil platform in the North Sea.