AMEC wins new BG deal in North Sea
AMEC, the international engineering and project-management company, has been awarded a two-year contract extension in the North Sea.
Sovereign announces double sale
A troubled Aberdeen-based oilfield service company yesterday announced the sale of two operations to raise £5.45million.
£1.8m boost for Petrel oil projects in Iraq
OIL explorer Petrel Resources said yesterday it had raised more than £1.8million through the placing of shares with three long-standing institutional shareholders.
Oil and gas show shrugs off swine flu effect
Organisers of the world's most important oil and gas show are delighted at the success of this year's event, despite the impact of the economic downturn and swine flu.
International focus now more important for Scots industry
Scottish Enterprise energy team director Brian Nixon said yesterday it was more important than ever for Scottish companies to look to new markets.
Clydesdale still in the market for deals, say Aberdeen trio
Three of Clydesdale Bank's senior staff from the Aberdeen office are at OTC to let the industry know that the bank is still open for business.
Technology award success for Nautronix
AN ABERDEEN company providing marine technology services has picked up a top award at OTC.
Thomson overseeing growth plan
HOUSTON-BASED crane firm Energy Cranes has experienced rapid growth in the past 18 months.
Sheehan understands US market
THE chief executive of offshore accommodation firm Ferguson Modular, part of the Inverurie-based Ferguson Group, is at OTC to promote the company's growing international business.
RBG USA claims industry first for UHP machines
RBG USA, a subsidiary of Aberdeen group RBG, is claiming an industry first.
STATS Group setting up Texas operation
ENGINEERING specialist STATS Group is to set up a branch in Texas.
Houston key centre for Aker Qserv
North-east oil service company Aker Qserv sees Houston as a key centre from which to expand its international development.
Subsea 7 North America VP has north-east roots
ENGINEERING and construction group Subsea 7 has a new vice-president with north-east roots at the helm of its North America region.
Proserv launches decommissioning service
Proserv Offshore, which has its global headquarters at Kintore, in Aberdeenshire, has launched new decommissioning service Proserv Energy on its stand at OTC.
OTC seen as fertile ground for firms from the north
The global downturn in the oil and gas industry means it is now more important than ever for companies to showcase themselves, according to an organisation promoting the energy industry in the north of Scotland.
Deepwater outlook far more buoyant, says Birnie
Offshore oil and gas activity in mature provinces such as the North Sea was said yesterday to be more at risk than deepwater areas such as west Africa in the current economic downturn.
Scots stands ‘carrying powerful message’
SCOTTISH Energy Minister Jim Mather was impressed when he visited Scottish exhibitors at OTC yesterday.
North-east group looking forward to Houston show
Hundreds of north-east business people have begun flying into the US city of Houston for the world's most important oil and gas show.
Oil and gas show to go ahead as firms plan for pandemic
The world's top oil and gas show will still go ahead as planned in the US next week, despite the swine flu outbreak.
Oil and gas left looking for more from budget deal
Many North Sea oil and gas companies were left disappointed by yesterday's long-awaited tax changes.
Ideas and passion more important than age
SCOTTISH lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone told an event in Aberdeen yesterday that age did not matter for success.
Shetland vessels booked into dry dock
THE first of four vessels from Shetland booked for dry docking with Dales Marine Services this year is now at the Aberdeen facility.
Order flow strong at Aberdeen business
ABERDEEN-BASED Electro-Flow Controls (EFC), was yesterday celebrating the best six months of new orders in its 22-year history.
TWMA makes new appointment
INTERNATIONAL environmental service specialist Total Waste Management Alliance (TWMA) has announced the appointment of Ralph John as vice-president of business development for the Middle East.
Long flight delays as aircraft out of action
THE grounding of two models of Super Puma affects just over half the fleets of leading North Sea helicopter firms.