Bamford steering new course at Aquatic
It has been 40 years for Aquatic Subsea, but for vice president Jenny Bamford the adventure is still in its early days...
Offshore transfer firm opens doors as conference heads to Aberdeen
A north-east firm whose technology offers an alternative to helicopters as a means of transporting staff to offshore platforms is hosting an event in Aberdeen to meet the demand for information about its products.
Hydrasun set for £3m Aviemore upgrade after landing HIE backing
Energy services firm Hydrasun is investing £3million in its specialist manufacturing facility at Aviemore, creating 20 jobs.
Energy industry firms among those landing royal recognition for international success
Firms from the north, north-east and Argyll and Bute were among those to win prestigious prizes for international trade and an audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
Renewables conference will mean £350K boost for island
A renewable energy conference in Stornoway is set to see £350,000 pumped into the local economy, First Minister Alex Salmond has revealed.
Talisman boss takes home £5m pay packet
The boss of struggling Canadian oil giant Talisman was paid over £5million in 2013 but is expected to retire before the end of the year.
CNOOC hails ‘deeper understanding’ of Nexen
The Chinese owner of the UK North Sea’s giant Buzzard oilfield said “harmony has been further promoted” since its buyout of Canadian oil and gas firm Nexen last year.
New finance chief for Ace Winches
Deck machinery maker Ace Winches has appointed Kevin McLardy as its chief financial officer to manage its financial strategy at a time of significant growth.
£550m valuation for North Sea testing firm after floating
Materials testing firm Exova yesterday made its debut on the London Stock Exchange, achieving a £550million valuation.
Scotland’s recovery hit by Grangemouth refinery dispute
Mixed figures emerged yesterday highlighting the fragility of Scotland’s economic recovery and its impact on jobs.
Inspections specialist Aisus looks to expand after hitting £1m target
Aberdeen-based Aisus Offshore has achieved its ambition to reach turnover in excess of £1million in its first year in business.
Global Energy Group top Scot in business list
Nigg shipyard owner Global Energy Group (GEG) has topped a list of fast-growing firms in Scotland.
ITC wins £1m of North Sea work
A north-east hydraulics firm has won contracts worth over £1million, including work refurbishing parts from Piper Bravo and Fulmar.
New hotel will simulate offshore accommodation
A £1million hotel that simulates offshore life is being built on North Tyneside.
KP Technology moves into final frontier with Nasa deal
A technology company in Wick is aiming for the stars after it received a “significant” order from the US government space agency Nasa.
How navy discipline has led to good business sense for SengS boss
It has been a case of 16-hour days, seven days a week, for young entrepreneur Murray Kerr. But just 18 months after the 32-year-old opened the doors at business SengS Subsea Engineering Solutions, he now employs 12 people and will shortly move into a smart new office and workshop development in Ellon
BiFab to build Clair RIdge boom
Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) has secured a £4million contract to build a giant flare boom for BP.
Tunisian politics leaves EnQuest facing delay over £150m PA Resources deal
PA Resources put pressure on the Tunisian government yesterday to give the green light on a £150million offshore farm-out deal.
Wood Group chief lands top directors honour
Robin Watson, the chief Executive of energy services giant Wood Group PSN, has snapped up an award as one of Scotland’s top company directors.
Brazil contract biggest win yet for Proserv
Energy services company Proserv has won its largest contract yet – a £24million subsea deal with an unnamed client in Brazil.
Fracking boost as report claims extraction safe for UK
Speakers at a conference about UK shale gas exploration have welcomed a report on the safety of the industry in Britain.
Expert warns Russia sanctions could hit North Sea firms
North Sea firms with ties to the US and Canada will be forced to deal with sanctions on Russians as the crisis in the Ukraine escalates, a legal expert has warned.
Success for Aberdeen firm after testing new umbilicals carousel
An Aberdeen firm which specialises in back deck reels has successfully tested a new carousel for laying umbilicals offshore Indonesia.
Conference to hear shale gas ‘has positive role’ in securing UK energy future
Shale gas could play a key role in ensuring the safety of UK fuel supply but only if communities can be reassured about the safety of fracking.
Firms invited to Energy North meeting
Inverness businesses with energy interests are invited to join a meeting of members of trade body Energy North on Thursday.