Call for leaner, meaner technology
Leaner, meaner technology and common global practices are crucial for the future sustainability of the subsea industry, according to one north-east boss.
Strong backing for gas
The role of natural gas in the UK's energy mix is the focus of an Oil and Gas UK breakfast briefing in London on Thursday, July 12.
Call for more co-operation with Germans
Scotland and Germany should work together to achieve their renewable-energy targets, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing told a conference in Bremen yesterday.
Maersk to drill Danish well
Maersk Oil will drill an exploration well in the Maja licence area in the Danish sector of the North Sea.
Norwegian government stands neutral on strike
Norway will not intervene in a strike by the country's oil workers unless the conflict escalates significantly, labour minister Hanne Bjurstroem said today.
Energy giant thinking big
Oil giant BP said yesterday it was selling minority stakes in two UK North Sea fields for £179million as it concentrates on large developments in the area.
Senergy wins key project
Aberdeen diversified energy service firm Senergy has been awarded a deal worth up to £1.8million by the UK Government to examine ways of prolonging the production life of the North Sea oil and gas industry.
£643m EnQuest project under way
UK North Sea oil and gas company firm EnQuest is moving ahead with the £643million development of the Alma and Galia fields.
Cetco to reveal new kit at NEL conference
Portlethen-based Cetco Oilfield Services will unveil new oilfield water-processing technology this week aimed at a multibillion-pound market.
European Marine Energy Centre honoured
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney has been honoured at the British Renewable Energy Awards in London.
Coretrax launches new division
Aberdeen-based oilfield service firm Coretrax Technology has launched a wellbore chemical division.
North Sea win for D&D
Dron and Dickson, a Scottish specialist in design, supply and maintenance of hazardous-area electrical equipment, said it had landed a new contract with a major operator worth £3million.
Xodus Group goes back Down Under
Aberdeen energy consultant Xodus Group has re-entered the Australian market after a two-year gap.
Training ground up and running
Maersk Training officially opened its new emergency-response training ground yesterday at Portlethen, near Aberdeen.
Enerco creates over 30 jobs
A Scottish investment company set up in 2010 to encourage the next generation of oil and gas entrepreneurs said yesterday it had created more than 30 jobs to date.
Expro announces win Down Under
Aberdeen oilfield service provider Expro has announced a multimillion-pound award in Australia.
Entrepreneur to grow new acquisition in Aberdeen
Energy-industry entrepreneur Graham Hacon has bought a training company south of the border and now plans to expand its operations to Aberdeen.
Granite City still trading with confidence
Aberdeen was the only major UK city to create more businesses than it lost when the UK emerged from recession in 2010, said national accounting group UHY Hacker Young. The Granite City is reported to have created a net figure of 3.7 new businesses per 10,000 people in 2010.
Deal is firm’s biggest yet
Aberdeen-based mechanical engineering group EnerMech said yesterday it had landed its biggest contract to date.
Search on for energy sector’s top performers
Oil & Gas UK has begun a search for outstanding performers. Nominations for the Oil & Gas UK Awards 2012 are now being sought, with a closing date for entries of Friday, August 10.
Turnover up as ADIL to double staff
Independent energy consultancy ADIL announced yesterday a surge in turnover plus a recruitment drive.
Atlas boost for staff learning
Atlas, an international learning and skills provider, has announced the launch of its Atlas Knowledge Centre.
Former Wood Group executive joins OPEX
Aberdeen-based Operational Excellence (OPEX) Group has appointed Gerry Ward as vice-president to drive its growth plans.
Pipeline company wins 10-year Qatargas deal
North-east pipeline engineering company STATS Group has landed its biggest contract to date - a multimillion-pound Middle Eastern deal with Qatargas.
Petrofac teams with NASA to offer giant tank for ‘inner space’ training
NASA is famous for the US programme to send man to the moon. However, oil workers are now also able to use one of its world-class facilities in Houston for offshore training. Ian Forsyth finds out more