OTC 2013: Companies shift to staff roles for new recruits in Gulf of Mexico
Employers in the Gulf of Mexico are deciding to offer new recruits staff roles rather than contract positions.
Acquisitions in air as Amor profits surge
International business-technology company Amor Group wants to make acquisitions for the energy operation it runs out of Aberdeen.
Key skills hold back growth
UK business leaders are calling for the government to prioritise initiatives that help foster a skilled workforce, as nearly two-thirds of bosses say a lack of key skills is hampering their growth prospects.
Plan for Cladhan approved
Energy group Taqa said the development plan for its Cladhan field in the North Sea had been approved by the UK Government.
It’s 40 not out for travel boss Jack
Forty years ago, Aberdeen was a very different place to what it is now, with fishing, timber, textiles, livestock, granite and tourism being among dominant industries in the area.
Scottish oil service firm sold for £82m after parent folds
Scottish oil service firm International Tubular Services (ITS) was sold yesterday for £82million after its parent company fell into administration.
Amec lands North Sea deal
Amec has landed a two-year contract in the North Sea for BP worth up to £30million.
Kiltwalk to benefit from ball
Scottish charity The Kiltwalk has been nominated to benefit from this year's Press and Journal Energy Ball.
North Star hails £63m five-year deal with BP
North Star Shipping, a division of Aberdeen-based Craig Group, said yesterday it had been awarded a £63million contract with energy giant BP.
Lubbers expands overseas routes
Oil and gas logistics specialist RTH Lubbers has announced new haulage routes in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Decommissioning supply-chain date
Offshore oil and gas decommissioning forum Decom North Sea is hosting the latest in a series of events giving supply-chain companies the opportunity to present their capabilities to potential clients as well as their peers.
Big Centrica win could add up to 50 Bibby jobs
Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (Bril) said yesterday it had landed a contract potentially worth up to £40million, which could lead to up to 50 jobs.
Kenya move key to Africa growth
Aberdeen-based Swire Oilfield Services has opened an office in Kenya as part of a growth strategy in east Africa.
Wood extends Total deal
Oil service business Wood Group PSN said yesterday it had extended a major contract with Total E&P UK.
Zenith parent joining US giant
The parent of a north-east oil service company is changing hands in a £2.15billion deal announced yesterday.
New offshore technicians training programme paying off
Oil and gas industry skills body Opito said today its first transition training programme of this year is under way - and all nine attending have already found new jobs.
Power company makes waves with big move
US tidal power company ResHydro is to set up in Scotland.
Powering up to green conference
This year's Scottish Highland Renewable Energy Conference (SHREC) is being held next week.
EnerMech hails £20m extra funding from banking giant
Mechanical engineering company EnerMech has announced an additional £20million of funding from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking (LBCB) in Aberdeen.
Hundreds set to attend oil and gas event
Hundreds of people will attend a north-east recruitment event focusing on opportunities in oil and gas.
Flexlife founder in move to Ocean Installer
One of the founders of Aberdeen oil service firm Flexlife has joined Norwegian subsea company Ocean Installer in the Granite City.
Delegates snap up OTC rooms
There will yet again be a big Scottish presence at the world's largest oil and gas show in Houston in the US in May.
Event to allow sector’s key players to share views and solutions
Strengths and weaknesses in the oil and gas decommissioning sector will be highlighted to delegates attending an event for the sector today.
Salamis expansion after contract win
Oil service firm Bilfinger Salamis UK is planning to add more than 200 people to its workforce.
EnerMech in £16m BG deal
Mechanical engineering service company EnerMech said yesterday it had been awarded a contract by BG Group which could be worth up to £16million.