Rotech aims to take over the world – again
The doors of Rotech Group’s expansive industrial units in Mastrick are open, emitting the metallic clanking sounds of a busy fabrication facility.
CHC expands operations at Sumburgh
CHC Helicopter has expanded its Sumburgh Airport operation to a seven-day a week service for oil and gas clients using Sikorsky aircraft.
WGPSN to shift 750 employees as Repsol Sinopec unveils £250m North Sea framework
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK has unveiled a dramatic new contract strategy which will see up to 750 North Sea workers transferred to new employers.
OEM’s ship comes in with £1m contract
Marine services firm OEM Group has won a two-year contract worth up to £1million to maintain a global fleet of vessels working in the oil and gas industry.
Tullow slumps on bond issue
Shares in Tullow Oil slumped over 12% yesterday after it revealed plans to raise $300million (£232million) in fresh bond debt.
Rotech directors lead MBO of the business
Directors of an Aberdeen subsea technology firm have bought it out for an undisclosed sum.
Whisky still maker shrugs off oil and gas slump
A historic Moray whisky still manufacturer said its traditional business is going strong despite a slump in the oil and gas sector.
Profile: Trac Oil’s road to success
Danny Hawthorn, the managing director Trac Oil & Gas is modest about the company’s recent success.
Scottish turbine manufacturer strikes deal with Vattenfall
A manufacturer in Argyll has signed a deal to potentially supply wind turbines to Vattenfall as it breaks ground on a £27million expansion.
Global rebrand brings further job cuts
Global Energy Group has revealed it will “integrate” and rebrand its oil and gas businesses under the same banner.
Wheelhouse calls for action on loan guarantees
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is “not dead” despite the UK government having pulled funding for a major project of the experimental technology in Peterhead, Scotland’s energy minister has claimed.
Maersk Oil contract loss leads to sale speculation
The loss of a major production contract has raised speculation that the owners of Maersk Oil might either put the business up for sale or beef it up with further acquisitions.
Last chance to enter 2016 Gold Awards
Today is the final day that companies have to enter the Press and Journal’s 2016 Gold Awards.
One day left to enter the Gold Awards
There is just one day left to enter the Press and Journal's 2016 Gold Awards.
Jobless oil and gas workers urged to claim financial aid
Thousands of unemployed people in the north-east have been urged to overcome their reluctance to accept handouts and sign on for the dole.
BBC business guru Steph McGovern unveiled as host of 2016 Gold Awards
A popular host of hard hitting business news on breakfast television has been revealed as the host of the 2016 Gold Awards.
Shandwick Supply Company to double staff after cash injection
A precision engineering firm in Easter Ross aims to double the size of its workforce over four years after receiving a £210,000 grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Trac scores £20million Chevron deal
Trac Oil and Gashas won a contract with oil giant Chevron worth up to £20million.
Bilfinger Salamis UK wins North Sea deal with Maersk
Energy service company Bilfinger Salamis UK has secured a contract to provide inspection services to Maersk Oil on the North Sea.
Young Apprentices laid off during training as EES folds
A group of 16 young apprentices have been left unemployed due to the demise of an Aberdeen offshore fabrication company last month.
Difficult conversations with bankers are “tough but not without hope” – Nimmo
Lenders to the oil and gas sector have commenced “difficult conversations” with clients since the start of 2016 as fears that the industry’s woes would continue took hold, a corporate restructuring specialist has explained.
Repsol dismisses “baseless” $5.5billion claim over North Sea joint venture
Spanish energy giant Repsol has dismissed a £3.8billion legal claim made by its Chinese business partner Sinopec over their shared North Sea assets.
North Sea transition skills fund “still valuable”
An oil industry leader has said Scottish Government plans to funnel jobless oil and gas workers into teaching could be “very valuable”.
Another floating wind turbine project planned for North Sea
Two engineering and design firms are working together to deploy the world’s first multi-turbine floating wind-energy demonstrator off Dounreay in 2018.
Jobs boost expected for Lewis as Bifab scores £100m Beatrice contract
A boost for jobs at a fabrication yard on Lewis was welcomed as “excellent news” after its owner won a £100million contract.