North energy sector could face tough year
Energy firms in the Highlands and Islands could face a challenging year ahead, according to umbrella business organisation North Scotland Industries Group (NSIG).
£52m Australian buy strengthens engineering giant
International engineering and project-management company AMEC is buying Australian engineering and project-development company GRD for £52million.
North Sea remains a lucrative region for Sodexo Remote Sites
Food and facility-management service provider Sodexo Remote Sites Scotland revealed yesterday that it had landed North Sea contracts worth more than £220million in the past year.
Growing Aberdeen group appoints HR boss
ABERDEEN mechanical service group EnerMech has appointed Shirley Smith as director of human resources.
Petrofac acquires production vessel
International oil and gas facility service provider Petrofac said yesterday it had bought its first floating production unit.
Employment success for Fort trainees
THE majority of people taking remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilot training courses at a Scottish centre quickly land jobs, according to new research out yesterday.
Workers to challenge BP North Sea cost-cutting plans
Plans by energy giant BP to make cost-cutting moves on its North Sea platforms are to be challenged by contractor employees, it emerged yesterday.
Offshore workers essential to maintain installation safety
The head of the Health and Safety Executive's offshore division said yesterday he would be very sceptical if any North Sea oil companies claimed they could keep up maintenance and reduce worker numbers at the same time.
More than £1.7m invested in TMWA’s Peterhead base
International environmental service specialist Total Waste Management Alliance (TWMA) has invested more than £1.7million in developing its Peterhead base, where it is planning to add to its workforce.
C-MAR Group appoints training supremo
C-MAR Group yesterday named a chief operating officer to lead its training division.
Don’t risk a disaster, HSE warns oil bosses
Offshore bosses were warned today they risk another Piper Alpha tragedy in the North Sea if they use the recession as an excuse to cut back on health and safety.
Senergy strengthens Econnect subsidiary
ABERDEEN-BASED Senergy Alternative Energy has bolstered its renewable-energy operations.
Oil service firm agrees 10-year lease on riverside office complex
Oil service firm Aker Offshore Partner (AOP) is to occupy new offices in Aberdeen and plans to recruit up to 50 additional staff.
Xodus announces major North Sea contract win
Oil and gas consultant Xodus Group said yesterday it had won a contract with Maersk Oil North Sea UK worth up to £6million over three years.
AMEC rebrands Aberdeen-based lab operation
AMEC's logistics and support-service business based in Aberdeen has rebranded as part of growth plans.
ITF theme day draws 100-plus delegates
ITF, the oil and gas industry technology facilitator, hosted a theme day in Aberdeen yesterday which attracted more than 100 delegates.
Energy service giant ‘performing in line with expectations’
International energy service provider Wood Group said yesterday that its performance so far this year remained in line with expectations.
Petrofac’s confidence in 2009 success building
International oil and gas facility service provider Petrofac said yesterday it was increasingly confident that 2009 would be another year of strong growth.
Union says offshore cuts ‘unfair and unjust’
Oil giant BP has become the latest North Sea company to make cost-cutting moves in the tougher financial environment.
Ferguson £3.5m investment in hire fleet
INTERNATIONAL offshore-accommodation specialist Ferguson Modular, part of Inverurie-based Ferguson Group, announced the release of 50 new units into its hire fleet yesterday.
Subsea industry hoping for government commitment
THE UK's new energy minister, Lord Hunt, will address the country's subsea industry at an event in the House of Commons tomorrow.
Innovative north-east engineer picks up top Scottish award
A north-east oil service company set up just over two years ago was among the winners at last night's 2009 National Business Awards for Scotland.
Apache win boosts flexlife’s pipeline of North Sea work
Flexible-pipe specialist flexlife has landed a subsea-engineering support contract with Apache North Sea worth £2.4million over three years, with the option to extend to five.
Rigfit Offshore joins growing group
Global Energy Group said yesterday it had acquired a majority shareholding in Aberdeen firm Rigfit Offshore.
Renewables at heart of Active’s new headquarters
ABERDEEN firm Active has opened its new headquarters, said to be one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the UK.