Shell accused of secrecy over North Sea platform oil leak
OIL giant Shell was accused last night of being secretive about a North Sea oil spill.
West Africa contract for TWMA
ENVIRONMENTAL waste management contractor TWMA has won its first offshore service contract in West Africa.
Energy-from-waste firms ‘deserve more incentives’
MORE should be done to allow businesses specialising in creating energy from waste to contribute to meeting Scotland's low-carbon targets, according to a European legal expert on the sector.
Triple contract celebration for designers
A NORTH-EAST design and manufacturing company is celebrating a hat-trick of deals.
Downhole-tool specialist bolsters management
SPECIALIST downhole-tool provider Peak Well Systems has announced two senior executive appointments.
Optimus set for record-breaking year
OIL and gas engineering consultancy Optimus (Aberdeen) has announced a surge in turnover.
£1.7m GDF win highlights benefits of Plexus system
PLEXUS Holdings, of Aberdeen, said yesterday it had signed a contract with Gaz de France Suez E&P worth about £1.7million.
Awards celebrating north energy talent
THE north's leading organisation for energy and engineering businesses is launching awards to celebrate the sector.
Revellers have a ball and raise money in the process
Around 1,100 people gathered in Aberdeen at the weekend for one of the highlights of the Scottish social calendar - the Press and Journal Energy Ball.
Key appointment as Flexlife looks to North America
FLEXLIFE has appointed Stephen Burgdorf as vice-president of business development for North America, as part of a continuing global growth strategy.
Swire opens US HQ in Houston
ABERDEEN-BASED Swire Oilfield Services has officially opened its North America corporate office in Houston, Texas.
Security alert for oil rigs
OPERATORS of North Sea oil and gas facilities have been told to take a fresh look at their security measures following the mass killings in Norway by Anders Behring Breivik.
Energy forum attracts 10 new members
ABERDEEN Renewable Energy Group has attracted another 10 new members in two months.
Firm takes on staff to meet demand
OILFIELD technology specialist PTC said yesterday it had established a new global testing and maintenance facility in Aberdeen and also boosted staff numbers.
Sartor wins £8.2m deal with Ithaca Energy
STANDBY vessel operator Sartor Offshore Rescue said yesterday it had landed a three-year contract with Ithaca Energy UK worth £8.2million.
Opening of Baku office bolsters SKN’s second-year performance
ABERDEEN-BASED integrated service company SKN Electrical Services said yesterday it had enjoyed a successful second year of business, increasing turnover by more than 50%.
BP to announce second-quarter results
OIL major BP will announce its second-quarter results on Tuesday.
New base gives flexlife space for further expansion in Aberdeen
Aberdeen oil service firm flexlife has moved to new premises in the city to support its rapid expansion.
Norwegian giant setting up Aberdeen energy-bank branch
Norway's largest financial service group DnB NOR is to set up an outlet of its international energy bank in Aberdeen.
Cairn eyeing Mediterranean for exploration venture
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy is eyeing the Mediterranean for its next foreign venture.
Aberdeen ‘still worldwide centre of excellence in offshore safety’
International oil and gas facility service provider Petrofac said yesterday it would continue to invest in its Aberdeen business, despite Chancellor George Osborne's Budget tax raid on North Sea producers.
North Sea ‘still important area’ for BP
A boss at oil giant BP last night stressed the continued importance of the North Sea region to its operations.
Good and bad news for jobs in oil industry
There was both good and bad employment news for the north-east oil industry yesterday.
Red Spider can move fast in Houston
North-east technology specialist Red Spider has strengthened its position in America with a new operational base in Houston.
New US office for oil and gas group
ITF, the industry technology facilitator for the global oil and gas industry, is today opening a new base in Houston.