Safety first: Developing Hi-Con survival training for the Johnson Space Center site
Petrofac Training Services (PTS) and Raytheon have developed Hi-Con survival training for the Johnson Space Center site.
Hiretech treble to help fuel growth
North-east oil and gas equipment-rental company Hiretech says it has achieved three key quality certifications to help grow the business.
Road signs highlight global stature of town
New signs were unveiled at Westhill yesterday, proclaiming the north-east town's status as a global centre of subsea excellence.
Craig Group vessel launched
The last of new D-class emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) commissioned by Aberdeen's Craig Group in a £35million investment programme has been launched.
Gateway for new energy jobs
Global skills body Opito said yesterday there was an improved focus on apprenticeship schemes as a gateway for the next generation of employees entering the oil and gas industry.
Scotland’s energy-industry celebration event a sellout
Scotland's big night out to celebrate the energy industry is now sold out; three months in advance of the event.
Cautious note for energy firms
Optimism in the North oil and gas industry continued to grow yesterday on the back of a record-breaking licensing round for offshore drilling - but one expert struck a note of caution.
Thousands of jobs to be created in new oil boom
THOUSANDS of new energy jobs are expected to be created by a record-breaking licensing round for North Sea oil and gas drilling.
Pioneer plans return to North Sea after 30 years
North Sea pioneer Algy Cluff is making a return to the oil province in pursuit of "significant opportunities" after a 30-year gap.
Robust environmental-impact assessment important
Onshore windfarms have become a popular means of income generation for landowners who, in addition to reducing their own electricity bills, may receive money for electricity sent to the grid or rental payments from electricity providers in respect of the turbines.
Safety issues in spotlight
CHC Helicopter Services said yesterday it had teamed up with Step Change in Safety to address cross-industry issues around helicopter safety with an interactive awareness course.
Challenges facing new green energy projects
Planning issues, the availability of finance, grid connection charges and objectors have been identified as main challenges to renewable energy projects in Scotland.
BP orders North Sea vessels
Energy giant BP said yesterday it had ordered four new platform-support vessels for the North Sea.
Prof to look at prospects for Antarctic oil and gas
The prospect of finding oil in Antarctica will be discussed at a free event in Aberdeen tomorrow.
New boss at energy group
Angela Knight, left, has been appointed chief executive of Energy UK, the new trade association for the energy sector.
Oil and gas firm looking to hire
Oil and gas business ClerkMaxwell plans to recruit another 30 engineers over the next three months as part of its growth strategy.
British sector’s ‘bright future’
The chief executive of Dana Petroleum, of Aberdeen, said yesterday that the UK offshore oil and gas industry had a bright future, despite declines in output and exploration and drilling activity.
Firm gets £4million lift
Aberdeen oil services company ZiLift revealed yesterday it had received growth capital investment of £4million from new and existing investors.
Powerful advice for landowners
Working with the rural community for 28 years gave Rod McGovern the insight he needed to set up a business helping landowners get their renewable energy projects off the ground.
OTC remains key attraction for Scotland’s energy sector
There was another huge turnout for the world's top oil and gas show, which drew to a close in Houston in the US yesterday.
First time at Houston show for award-winning Bowtech
Fast-expanding north-east oil service company Bowtech Products is exhibiting at OTC for the first time.
Rotech grows in Houston
The Houston branch of an Aberdeen-based subsea service company has moved into a new office double the size of its previous premises.
Aberdeen lawyer to lead firm’s worldwide energy team
Law firm Pinsent Masons said at OTC yesterday that it had appointed Bob Ruddiman as global head of energy and natural resources.
Operators ‘should be liable’
Most oil and gas professionals believe operators should be liable for the risks associated with their exploration and production activity.
Proserv’s cutting-edge advance
Westhill-based energy production technology service company Proserv has unveiled next-generation subsea cutting equipment.