Ace founder hailed as natural entrepreneur by award judges
The founder of an engineering company which diversified successfully from fishing-industry work was named Entrepreneur of the Year last night at the Grampian Awards for Business Enterprise.
Ferry business opening US base in Houston
Project-management specialist 2020 Business Insight is moving into the US with a base in Houston and plans to rapidly build a multimillion-dollar operation.
Alliance leaders aims to export home-grown skills
A skills and training alliance is aiming to significantly increase international energy-industry business for Scottish universities, colleges and training providers.
Cosalt proves environmental credentials
COSALT Offshore said yesterday it had been awarded ISO 14001 certification in recognition of its commitment towards looking after the environment.
AquaTerra plans investment in new base
A ROPE-ACCESS specialist for decommissioning and integrity services revealed plans yesterday to invest nearly £3million on a new headquarters and training facilities in the north-east.
Sedge taking helm at Energy Cranes
Aberdeen-based oil service company boss Doug Sedge is leaving Tesco Corporation for Energy Cranes International.
Contract with major could be worth £50m to Aker Qserv
North-east oil service company Aker Qserv has won a contract with BP which could be worth £50million.
Big surge in offshore well drilling in UK waters
There has been a surge in drilling for oil and gas in UK waters over the summer, according to new figures released yesterday.
Rig firm will stay in North Sea – but not at any cost
A boss at an international drilling contractor said yesterday that his company was committed to working in UK waters, but not at any cost.
Senergy founder applauded for enterprise
THE chief executive of Aberdeen-based energy service group Senergy was recognised as one of Britain's leading entrepreneurs last night.
Brent Charlie production curtailed by gas problem
Production from a Shell platform in the North Sea has been virtually halted for an unknown period after a gas problem in one of its legs.
Infrastructure ‘inadequate’ because of lack of investment
Global oil infrastructure is inadequate across the supply chain from production fields to transport, a business event in Aberdeen will hear this morning.
Swire pours another £750,000 into workshop
SWIRE Oilfield Services is investing a further £750,000 on its fleet-refurbishment workshop in Aberdeen.
Reith to help drive Hydro export sales
ABERDEEN-BASED Hydro Group, a global service provider of optical and electrical products in the subsea technology industry, has appointed Derrick Reith as its international sales director.
Industry marks decade of oil and gas training scheme
Britain's oil and gas industry has celebrated the success of its technician training scheme during the past decade.
Milestone for north-east oil service group
Fast-growing Aberdeen oil service company qedi said yesterday it had reached a major milestone since setting up in Kazakhstan in 2004.
ITS gets £34.5m boost from US firm
ITS Group of Aberdeen yesterday announced a £34.5million investment in the company from a US private equity firm to help expansion at home and abroad.
US buy extends Wood’s reach in world markets
Aberdeen international energy service giant Wood Group announced a significant US acquisition yesterday.
Opportunities in pipeline for Aberdeen supply chain
More than 100 representatives from Aberdeen's oil and gas supply chain were told yesterday by GDF SUEZ E&P UK about "huge" business opportunities with the operator.
Montrose-made Quic-Slings set standard
DISTRIBUTOR of lifting and safety equipment Certex UK is launching a range of slings produced at its new manufacturing operation at Montrose.
Drilling starts at Tornado prospect
FAROE Petroleum said yesterday that drilling had started on the Tornado oil prospect west of Shetland.
All-Energy team pleased with take-up
Organisers of next year's All-Energy show said yesterday that 60% of available space had already been booked or reserved by exhibitors from home and overseas.
Oil and Gas UK Awards’ finalists are revealed
THE finalists for this year's Oil and Gas UK Awards have been announced.
Spotlight falls on Energetica project
DEVELOPERS, architects and planners are among those meeting today to consider the design of the masterplan for Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future's flagship project.
Spotlight on financial issues at Aberdeen event
THE latest developments in financial issues and incentives for the renewable energy industry will come under the spotlight today at an event hosted by Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG).