BP EOR schemes to come under North Sea spotlight
BP’s efforts to extract more oil from its existing fields using new high-tech methods will come under the spotlight at an event in Aberdeen later this week.
Aveva lands Total Nigerian support deal
Engineering solutions group Aveva is to support Total on its projects in Nigeria.
National Hyperbaric Centre launches new Singapore base
The National Hyperbaric Centre is to expand into the Far East after opening an office in Singapore to provide subsea training in the country.
McDermott returns to North Sea after exclusive spool base deal
Energy industry engineering group McDermott has struck an exclusive deal to operate a North Sea spool base from next year as it looks to return to the region.
Drax closes in on EU carbon capture cash
Plans for a UK carbon capture project and storage project have taken a step closer to securing a £250million European cash boost.
Kaombo spree continues as Technip picks up second bumper deal
Offshore engineer Technip has landed its second major contract on a giant new African oil discovery within a week.
Aibel to provide Catcher topside engineering
Oil services firm Aibel is to provide topside engineering work for the new floating production and storage unit which will serve the Catcher North Sea field.
Schlumberger eyes increased demand for 2014 after profits rise
Oilfield services group Schlumberger expects better performance this year after predicting higher demand for technology to access harder-to-reach oil - despite winter whiteouts hitting its operations around the world.
Grid can cope with 20% wind energy without upgrades, engineers claim
Leading engineering experts believe that the UK could accommodate up to a fifth of its energy coming from renewable wind sources without any major infrastructure changes.
Deepwater gas find for Shell off Malaysia
Oil major Shell is celebrating after making a sizeable deepwater gas find off Malaysia.
Ivory Coast boost for Total after making first San Pedro find
Oil major Total has hailed a new find off the Ivory Coast as ‘very promising’ after opening up a new prospect.
New ‘walk-to-work’ concept ship launched as firm targets offshore energy workers
Plans for a dedicated new vessel to provide high quality accommodation for transferring oil and gas workers have been revealed.
R2S reshuffle as SeaEnergy increases focus on hit 3D technology
Offshore energy services group SeaEnergy is to focus on its successful 3D visualisation system after announcing plans for a restructure.
Air Energi eyes shale move after opening Denver office
Energy industry solutions provider Air Energi is to launch a new office in the USA as it looks to capitalise on America’s shale boom.
Losses narrow for Sterling but Breagh II and Cladhan face new delays
The operators of a North Sea oil project has confirmed it will launch behind schedule next year as it prepares to begin drilling on the site.
Coast Guard hits back as BP claims Deepwater Horizon clear-up finally finished four years on
The US Coast Guard has opened a new war of words with BP over the Deepwater Horizon tragedy after the British super major claimed clear-up work from the 2010 disaster was complete.
£1m boost for Flowgroup after purchase deal
Energy efficiency specialists Flowgroup has been given a £1million boost after striking a new deal over its power purchases.
Hunting remains positive despite early 2014 weather woes
Oil and gas services group Hunting has warned it expects slower trading for the first quarter after extreme weather conditions hit projects in the USA.
Weir Group snubbed by Metso over multi-billion pound bid
Engineers Weir Group has been rebuffed in a bid to buy Finnish oil and gas rival Metso.
New boss for Noble Energy as veteran chief announces plans to quit
The head of North Sea producer Noble Energy is to quit the firm next summer, after 15 years at its helm.
Claymore boost for Talisman after 2013 shutdown
North Sea operator Talisman says production at its troubled Claymore platform has resumed after being shut down last year.
Providence in talks with farm-out partners over Barryroe project
The developers behind a giant oil field off the Irish coast have confirmed they are in talks with potential partners for the project.
Aubin boosted after BGF support
Oil industry chemicals group Aubin saw 2013 turnover rise more than 35% after picking up a multi-million investment from the Business Growth Fund.
Jumbo completes first stage of mooring work for Alma FPSO
Marine contractors Jumbo are gearing up for the second stage of work for EnQuest's Alma and Galia fields after completing the first tranche.
Aggreko boosted by Middle East and Africa deals after cutting debt
emporary power provider Aggreko has hailed an encouraging start to the year after seeing revenues up 5% for the first three months of 2014.