Opito wins deal to help build energy workforce in Iraq
Aberdeen-based international oil and gas skills body Opito is to help build the energy workforce in Iraq.
Offshore wind ‘huge opportunity’ for north-east firms
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (Areg) has urged north-east businesses to capitalise on opportunities being created by the offshore windpower sector as a renewable-energy event opened today at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Amec to boost workforce after North Sea platform contract win
International engineering and project-management company Amec is planning to recruit nearly 100 people after winning a £140million North Sea contract.
African contract win for Petrotechnics
PETROTECHNICS, of Aberdeen, has announced a contract win in Africa worth a six-figure sum with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (Snepco).
Stats forging ahead after difficult period
A north-east company which managed to survive the nationwide cutback in bank lending is predicting a surge in turnover this financial year.
CHC Helicopter manager off to flying start in his European role
Offshore helicopter company CHC Helicopter has appointed a new director of safety and quality for its European operations based in Aberdeen.
Technip acquires Subocean Group
French energy services giant Technip confirmed today it had acquired the assets of the north-east's Subocean Group in a deal worth about £10million.
Largest offshore wind event draws in energy leaders
Scotland's largest offshore wind conference and exhibition is to take place in Aberdeen this week.
Gas and Oil Technology ‘to have a positive 2011’
AN ABERDEEN-BASED oil and gas procurement service company is predicting a big jump in turnover this year.
Unconventional gas ‘a game changer’
The UK is in a strong position to benefit from potential growth in the unconventional-gas sector, according to former BP chief executive Lord Browne.
Wireline Engineering focused on growth
Wireline and well-intervention technology specialist Wireline Engineering is targeting an increase in staff numbers and turnover this year.
Marketec could help to prevent drilling disasters
An Aberdeen company has produced a training tool for offshore workers to gain a better understanding of pressure-control systems and help to prevent drilling disasters.
Optimus looking to boost workforce
An Aberdeen-based oil and gas engineering consultant said yesterday it was planning to take on 100 new recruits in the city in the next 18 months.
Taking energy industry to the next level
Were it not for a small geological consultancy in Aberdeenshire, the world might be far better informed about the nitrates of the Atacama desert. The South American desert's loss has been the energy service sector's gain, however.
US oil group confirms North Sea sale
ConocoPhillips confirmed yesterday that it was now moving to dispose of some UK assets as part of £6billion-plus of worldwide sales.
Industry forecasts healthy investment in exploration
The international oil and gas industry is predicting a healthy investment in exploration and market opportunities over the next 12 months, according to a new report on the future of the sector.
Maersk invests in industry training centre
MAERSK Training UK, part of the AP Moller-Maersk Group, has invested nearly £750,000 on a new training centre at Portlethen, near Aberdeen.
North Sea spending set to rise by billions
Offshore companies are planning to spend billions of pounds more in the North Sea this year to boost output.
Faroe offered Norwegian acreage
FAROE Petroleum said yesterday it had been offered stakes in three Norwegian licenses.
Workers face uncertainty at subsea company
Bosses at a north-east subsea company employing more than 300 people were trying to seal a financial deal last night to save the business.
Cosalt lifted by recent contract wins
COSALT Offshore has announced contract wins worth up to £3million initially.
Ex-CBI chief hails UK subsea sector
SUBSEA UK has named the finalists for its 2011 British subsea industry awards.
Hurricane says Whirlwind oil-well analysis positive
UK oil and gas company Hurricane Exploration yesterday gave more information on its Whirlwind basement-reservoir prospect west of Shetland.
Craig Group maps out its course for return to profits growth
Aberdeen global shipping and energy services firm Craig Group is targeting a return to profits growth after a near-£5million fall in profits in its last financial year.
Cautious approach blamed for 9% dip in drilling on UKCS
OIL and gas drilling on the UK continental shelf (UKCS) dipped by 9% last year, according to figures out today.