Offshore decommissioning course set for return this month
A training course on offshore decommissioning activity has come back due to popular demand.
£3.5m funding boost for Coretrax
Oil industry services firm Coretrax has been given a £3.5million cash boost as it looks to expand into the Middle East.
Nexen charter boost for Atlantic Offshore
Standby vessel operator Atlantic Offshore Rescue has commissioned a £6million vessel for a long-term charter with Nexen – creating 30 jobs.
Brazil looks to open doors for oil and gas investment
Brazil is open for business and keen to attract investors as it pushes ahead to double its oil and gas production by 2020, industry executives said.
Oilgen invests in US service
A north-east reservoir engineering company has launched an advisory service for international investors interested in US onshore oil and gas assets.
£30m BP deal for Eastern Airways
Eastern Airways has won a £30million contract with oil giant BP to ferry staff between Aberdeen and Sumburgh in Shetland with the creation of 25 jobs.
Maxoil links up with Far East partner
Oilfield troubleshooter Maxoil Solutions has joined forces with a Malaysian engineering firm to help drive its business in the Far East.
Venture capital firm snaps up controlling stake in Interwell
Norwegian venture capital firm Ferd Capital has taken a controlling stake in well-intervention company Interwell.
Macphie of Glenbervie eyes £6m turbine plan
Macphie of Glenbervie is investing up to £6.3million to build a two-turbine windfarm on its Aberdeenshire estate.
Inspection and repair vital for North Sea future, says Harkand boss
A year ago this week, Harkand was forged into an international subsea giant and unveiled at the Subsea Expo in Aberdeen.
Scots ports delaying offshore wind investment over market uncertainty, warns owner
Scottish ports are nearly ready to support the offshore wind industry but are delaying final investment in infrastructure due to market uncertainty, a leading port owner has claimed.
Aberdeen conference to look at new technology for unlocking North Sea reserves
A conference dedicated to the technologies that will unlock remaining North Sea reserves will take place in Aberdeen next month.
Oil minnows turn to creative funding solutions after investor snubs
Poor investor confidence in junior oil and gas companies is forcing them to consider more creative funding options, according to EY research.
Dana boss Griffin to give talk on Western Isles project
Paul Griffin, Dana Petroleum UK's managing director, will present an overview of the firm's £1billion Western Isles development at an event on Wednesday.
Chevron hit by 32% profits drop
A drop in production and refining margins hit Chevron’s bottom line as profits in its fourth quarter dropped 32% to £3billion.
Scotvalve HQ opened after £10m investment
Petrofac has unveiled the completion of a £10million investment in its specialist machining and hydrostatic testing operation.
Jobs hope as Norwegian offshore firm iSurvey opens in Scotland
A Norwegian positioning services firm has invested £500,000 to establish an Aberdeen office with plans to create 30 jobs.
Mixed picture for North Sea as start-ups reach five year high while exploration drops
North Sea oil and gas exploration is at a “crossroads”, according to a new report on the industry.
New vessels for Sentinel
Sentinel Marine has splashed out more than £43million on five new rugged sea vessels with a Malaysian manufacturer.
New £1m gear for Sureclean for Haewene Brim challenge
High-pressure water jet firm Sureclean has invested more than £1million in new equipment to carry out work on the Haewene Brim FPSO at dry dock at Nigg Energy Park.
Former Taqa HR chief finds Aberdeen is great for entrepreneurs
Before 2008, not many people in the North Sea had even heard of Taqa, Abu Dhabi's water and electric company.
Final instalment of Wood Review due for submission
Sir Ian Wood's final report on the future of the North Sea will land on the desk of the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change this week ahead of its publication in February.
Global Energy snaps up Port Services Group
Global Energy Group (GEG) has boosted its operations in the Cromarty Firth with the acquisition of Port Services Group.
Shetland gas plant workers halt strike to consider offer
Construction workers building a gas plant on Shetland last night postponed strike action due to take place today after requesting time to reconsider an offer on the table.
Contracts in safe hands with Aberdeen consultants Optimus
Safety consultancy Optimus Seventh Generation has secured three international contracts valued in excess of £300,000, with clients including Singapore-based COSL Drilling Pan Pacific.