Banking group backing its customers
Lloyds Banking Group has a significant presence at OTC with representatives from its corporate-markets, commercial and acquisition-finance divisions.
Signs of subsea optimism surfacing
Industry body Subsea UK reported yesterday that this year would not be as grim as feared for the sector, but tough times will continue.
AMEC boss sees growth potential across the Atlantic
THE boss of international engineering and project-management company AMEC said yesterday that North America offered very good potential for growth.
Petrofac makes first foray into low-carbon energy sector
International oil and gas facilities service provider Petrofac said yesterday it had made its first step into the low-carbon energy sector.
New culture holds no fears
Dealing with cultural change is nothing new to Tilmann Gabriel, the new Aberdeen-based president of helicopter firm CHC's European operations.
Petrofac wins £35million contract from Britannia
International oil and gas facilities service provider Petrofac announced yesterday a multimillion-pound North Sea deal.
AMEC to expand Aberdeen workforce after landing deal
Aberdeen is to get a jobs boost from international engineering and project management company AMEC.
Response to platform challenges applauded
The chairwoman of the Health and Safety Executive said yesterday that the offshore industry's leadership had responded well to a critical report on about 100 UK platforms published at the end of 2007.
Recognition for commitment to safety
AMONG those to be honoured today in the new UK oil and gas industry safety awards organised by Step Change in Safety and Oil and Gas UK is Bob Kyle.
AMEC group secures Shell ONEgas deal worth £500m
International engineering and project-management company AMEC said yesterday that a joint venture had won a £500million-plus contract extension.
Chemicals company completes research centre
SPECIALIST global oilfield production chemicals company Champion Technologies said yesterday it had completed its £4.5million research and development centre at its eastern hemisphere headquarters in Aberdeen.
Oil major moving forward with £450m UK North Sea project
Oil giant BP is moving ahead with a £450million UK North Sea project.
Bibby acquires Sapphire in £34m deal
BIBBY Offshore, the Aberdeen-based provider of subsea construction and offshore management services, said yesterday it had bought the dive-support vessel (DSV) Bibby Sapphire from former owner Volstad Subsea for £34million.
Norson snapped up in £11m deal
Aberdeen-based mechanical service company EnerMech yesterday announced its latest acquisition.
Aiken ‘on target’ to hit £10m turnover this year
Aberdeen-based oil and gas service firm Aiken Group said yesterday that turnover would hit the £10million mark this financial year.
NSIG’s Brazil trade mission hailed a success
Energy companies have strengthened links with Brazil thanks to a trade mission involving energy and engineering umbrella organisation North Scotland Industries Group (NSIG).
Wood Group boss hoping to step down when he turns 70
Scottish businessman Sir Ian Wood is planning to stand down within three years as chairman of the international energy service giant bearing his family name.
Visit expanding centre’s overseas links
The Indian consul general based in Edinburgh wants to build new training links between India and Scotland.
‘Business as usual’ for Nautronix after sale
Two north-east businessmen have sold their oil service company for tens of millions of pounds.
Subsea 7 leader to replace Keiller
OIL and Gas UK said yesterday that Robin Davies, Subsea 7's global vice-president for business improvement, had been appointed as the industry association's new contractor co-chairman.
Sparrows boosting Aberdeen workforce after contract wins
Aberdeen-based oil service company Sparrows Offshore Group said yesterday it had landed more than £36million of contracts at home and abroad, which would lead to 35 jobs locally.
Dominion wins gas-pipeline project work
ABERDEEN-BASED Dominion Gas is to become a main supplier of industrial gas for the Nord Stream gas pipeline project linking Russia and the European Union via the Baltic Sea.
EFC lands Well Enhancer upgrade work
Aberdeen-based designer and manufacturer of instrumentation, monitoring and control systems Electro-Flow Controls Group (EFC) has landed a deal worth more than £600,000.
Caledyne plans for surge in growth
Aberdeen-based oil service company Caledyne is planning to almost double its workforce.
PSN lands extended offshore contract
ABERDEEN-BASED global energy service company PSN said yesterday it had landed a UK contract with Nexen worth £30million-plus.