North Sea employment up by 9% last year
The number of workers in the North Sea continues to grow, industry body Oil and Gas UK reported today.
Dana Petroleum to start Western Isles drilling earlier than scheduled
Dana Petroleum saw profits dip after a 'challenging' year for the Aberdeen-based oil firm.
Cyberhawk has eye on next stage of growth after £1.25m boost
A Scottish aerial-inspection company announced a £1.25million cash injection yesterday to help create more jobs and drive global expansion.
Zenith’s vision lands oil firm third Queen’s Award
Zenith Oilfield Technology was presented with a third Queen's Award for Enterprise yesterday.
Finalists revealed for Northern Star Business Awards
The wide range of innovation and expertise in the north-east is once more in the spotlight as the list of finalists for the Northern Star Business Awards is revealed.
Fast-growing Sand Monitoring Services set for expanded premises
A Scottish sand-management firm is doubling its office space in Aberdeen to cope with rapid growth.
New Forties Alpha satellite topside ready for hook-up
The topside of the new Forties Alpha satellite platform in the North Sea has now been lifted into place.
Former Hallin boss to head up DOF Subsea UK
An experienced figure in the subsea sector has been appointed managing director of DOF Subsea UK.
Zilift forge ahead with plans after Saudis take stake
A subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian state oil company has invested £3.5million in Aberdeen oil service company Zilift.
US firm PWA sets up base in Scotland
US oilfield environmental service provider Produced Water Absorbents (PWA) is moving into Aberdeen.
Asco appoints new Australasian region CEO
International oil and gas service company Asco Group said yesterday it had appointed Matt Thomas as chief executive of its Australasia region.
Subsea 7 wins £111million Statoil contract for Mariner field
Oil services firm Subsea 7 said today it had won a £122million ($170 million) contract from Norway's Statoil for work on the Mariner field in the UK North Sea.
Industry technology priorities under discussion at conference
Senior figures from many of the world's largest oil and gas companies have been in Aberdeen to set their priorities for technology development.
Latest addition to Craig Group fleet launched
Craig Group has launched its latest platform-supply vessel, Grampian Sceptre, at the Balenciaga shipyard in northern Spain.
Global boss Terry Savage joins Oil & Gas UK board
One of the bosses at Global Energy Group is to join the board of industry body Oil and Gas UK.
Storm-damanged Gryphon A unit back in action after two years
A North Sea floating production unit is now back in operation in the Gryphon area, more than two years after being damaged in a storm.
Move to new premises gives Apollo space to expand
Apollo Offshore Engineering said yesterday it was on track for significant growth.
Wood Group PSN land Hummingbird contract extension
Aberdeen-based energy service company Wood Group announced a North Sea deal yesterday worth up to £56million.
Viking SeaTech secures £20m deals
Offshore support specialist Viking SeaTech said yesterday it had landed more than £20million worth of contracts.
Research investment key to HRH Geology’s growth
Aberdeen-based HRH Geology has just won a Queen's Award for Enterprise in international trade for its overseas growth over the past six years - and managing director David Harrison has ambitious plans for the firm.
Dana Petroleum lays keel for new £265m production vessel
Aberdeen-based Dana Petroleum said yesterday it had laid the keel for a £265million vessel which will produce and store up to 40,000 barrels of oil a day from the northern North Sea by 2015.
Absoft expands leadership team with new appointments
Fast-growing Scottish software consultant Absoft is expanding its leadership team.
EFC’s new Moray plant up and running ahead of time
EFC Group has opened a new manufacturing plant in Moray and added to its local workforce.
Scots specialist firm Dron and Dickson sets up first Brazil operations base
Dron and Dickson, a Scottish specialist in design, supply and maintenance of hazardous-area electrical equipment, has opened a base in Brazil.
Fabricom moving up in Granite City
Oil and gas engineering company Fabricom Offshore Services said yesterday it was relocating its Aberdeen office to larger premises after winning new business.