Ace Winches helps young people into the workforce
Deck machinery firm Ace Winches has become the first organisation to achieve a new government accreditation recognising its support helping young people into the workforce.
Amec’s £2billion takeover will propel North Sea skills to global market
Amec’s £2billion takeover of rival Foster Wheeler will see North Sea skills exported to a wider global market, its chief executive has claimed. Samir Brikho, the chief executive of the oil services giant, said selling the capabilities of its north-east workforce to build, maintain and refurbish oil and gas platforms and infrastructure – which the firm refers to as “brownfield” work – will enhance Foster Wheeler’s specialisms in shale gas and LNG, which is based mostly in North America.
Statoil’s new headquarters reflects commitment to Aberdeen
Detailed plans for Statoil’s UK headquarters have been submitted to Aberdeen City Council.
Rolls Wood is back on a roll with Maersk
Rolls Wood Group (RWG) has secured £2million contract with Maersk Oil to maintain its fleet of Rolls-Royce Avon gas generators in the Danish North Sea.
Amec moves into new Aberdeen office
Engineering giant Amec has taken possession of its latest office in Aberdeen at a new business park in the south of the city.
Ramboll wins Maersk Culzean job
Maersk Oil UK has awarded a multi-million contract for the design of wellhead jacket for its £3billion Culzean gas field.
MSIS closes 2013 on booming figures
Industrial cleaning business MSIS had the best year in its history last year as its operating profits nearly doubled.
Statoil forms Scottish technology partnership off £80m investment
The investment arm of Statoil has joined forces with the Scottish Government to invest in and support small, innovative companies in the oil and gas supply chain.
OEG Offshore buys into Caspian Sea
Cabin specialist OEG Offshore has snapped up a local container firm in a multimillion-pound deal to expand its business in the region around the Caspian Sea.
SNC Lavalin in £1.2billion bid to buy Kentz
Canadian construction and engineering giant SNC Lavalin has launched a £1.2billion bid for oil and gas services firm Kentz.
Infinis unveils maiden loss of £11.8million
Renewable energy firm Infinis unveiled a full-year loss on its maiden results announcement after floating on the London Stock Exchange in November.
Scotland launches first trade office in Ghana
Scotland’s international trade body has opened an office in Ghana that will aim to boost oil and gas firms expanding into West Africa.
Laidlaw “not interested” in BG job
Centrica boss Sam Laidlaw has ruled himself out of the running to take the top job at the troubled oil and gas explorer, BG Group.
Grangemouth owner in row over “bullying”
Union chiefs say accusations of bullying from Grangemouth refinery owner Jim Ratcliffe are “surprising and provocative”.
Faroe Petroleum raises £65million
Faroe Petroleum raised more than expected after investors ploughed into a share placing yesterday.
Talisman Energy considers selling its “jewel in the crown”
Embattled Talisman Energy is considering a whole or partial sale of its “jewel in the crown” Asia assets as it faces pressure from investors to reduce debt.
More tax breaks for UK oil and gas on the way
Chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has said the government is set to introduce more tax breaks for the oil industry to stimulate North Sea investment. Speaking at the Oil & Gas UK conference in Aberdeen on Thursday, Mr Alexander said the Treasury was aiming to introduce a “lighter tax regime”, particularly after executives at Premier Oil acknowledged the government's small field allowance as easing the way for its 100 million barrel Catcher development.
Helicopter operators to fund new international trade body for safety
Helicopter companies including the three main North Sea operators - Bond owners Avincis Group, Bristow Group and CHC - are joining forces to form a new international trade body for the offshore aviation transport sector.
Industry improving air accident response
Helicopter operators are preparing for further events that could ground the North Sea’s oil and gas industry’s main transport fleet, a conference heard yesterday.
Faroe taps institutions for £45million
Independent explorer Faroe Petroleum has launched a plan to raise £45million to fund exploration.
£500million BP plant gets green light from Shetland
Plans for a huge £500million gas “sweetening” plant as part of energy giant BP’s renewal of the Sullom Voe Oil terminal in Shetland have been approved by councillors.
Proserv to attract new talent into the industry
Energy technology service firm Proserv is to add to its 2,200-strong global workforce after two north-east events aimed at attracting new talent into the industry.
NVM private equity backs £5.5million Arnlea MBO
Allan Merritt has led a £5.5million management buyout (MBO) of North Sea asset manager, Arnlea Systems which is expected to create 30 jobs.
Maxoil appoints senior adviser
Aberdeen oil and gas consultancy Maxoil Solutions has a new corporate strategy adviser to drive its growth.
Trinity International takes a financial hit
Offshore catering group Trinity International was hit by clients tightening their belts, affecting turnover and profits in its most recent financial year.