Wind power boost
Researchers at Strathclyde University are aiming to help Scotland to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets by improving the performance of offshore windfarms, following investment from Scottish Enterprise.
Event to focus on offshore work
More than 200 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the annual Offshore Decommissioning Conference in Scotland this autumn.
Minister sees work on gas plant
UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry has been to Total's under-construction Shetland gas plant at Sella Ness to see progress being made on the energy group's £2.5billion Laggan-Tormore development.
Petrofac secures deal with Apache
Oil service group Petrofac has won a big North Sea contract which could be worth up to £500million.
Strong foundation for more growth
The retirement of Sir Ian Wood from energy services giant Wood Group at the end of October will lead to changes at the top of the business.
Dana’s oil production on target, says chief
The chief executive of Aberdeen-based Dana Petroleum said yesterday it was on target to achieve output of more than 100,000 barrels a day by 2016.
Supply firm lands BG deal
Craig International Supplies (CIS), a division of Aberdeen shipping and energy services firm Craig Group, said yesterday it had landed a multimillion-pound contract with a major oil and gas operator.
Energy minister speaker at oil and gas awards ceremony
UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry is to be keynote speaker at the British oil and gas industry's annual awards ceremony.
Asco takes total control of Scrabster
Global oil and gas logistics company Asco said yesterday it had taken total control of Scrabster Port Services (SPS) in Caithness.
Fifth of bribery prosecutions in oil and gas sector
The oil and gas sector has seen the most prosecutions for bribery and corruption in the UK, according to an analysis of completed cases.
Shell drops bid for Cove
Shell today abandoned the battle for control of gas explorer Cove Energy, shocking investors and clearing the way for Thai rival PTT Exploration & Production to acquire it.
Middle East target area
Pipeline engineering company Stats Group has appointed Angus Bowie as regional director for the Middle East and north Africa.
Multimillion-pound award boosts Cosalt
Cosalt Offshore said yesterday it had been awarded a multimillion-pound contract with CNR International (UK).
£968m BP oil project on hold
Oil giant BP said yesterday it had indefinitely suspended its £968million Liberty offshore oil project in Alaska because of cost overruns and technical setbacks.
Riverstone ploughing nearly £100m into North Sea company
North Sea oil and gas company Fairfield Energy announced more private-equity investment in the business yesterday to allow it to pursue growth opportunities.
‘Hot contenders’ await news of £5billion oilfield project
A key engineering design contract for Chevron's multibillion pound Rosebank oilfield development project west of Shetland will be announced in Aberdeen today by UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry.
Firms merge for growth
Two Aberdeen-based oil services companies said today they have merged.
Dana profits £467m
Aberdeen-based Dana Petroleum had pre-tax profits of £467million in 2011 -- the first full year in which it was owned by Korean national oil firm KNOC.
Nessco changes hands in deal worth up to £31.1m
North-east oil and gas telecommunications specialist Nessco Group was sold yesterday in a deal worth up to £31.1million.
Museum in line for A&B accolade
Aberdeen Maritime Museum features twice on the shortlist for the enterprising museum award category at the Arts and Business Scotland Awards.
Global announces another buy – and plan to add staff
Global Energy Group yesterday announced its latest acquisition, plus plans to create another 100 jobs.
Hunting outlook positive
International energy service group Hunting said yesterday that the trading outlook for the remainder of 2012 remained encouraging.
BIS Salamis launches Sixth Sense initiative
Aberdeen-based industrial service provider BIS Salamis has launched a new company-wide health and safety initiative.
North Star scoops 11th BSC accolade
North Star Shipping, a division of Aberdeen-based Craig Group, said yesterday it had collected an international award from one of the world's leading health and safety bodies for the 11th year in a row.
£15m of wins for Magma
Oil and gas engineering consultant Magma Products said yesterday it had landed North Sea projects with a potential value of £15million.