Network organisation going for growth
A NETWORK organisation has been set up in Aberdeen to support energy technology companies identify and capitalise on business-growth opportunities.
Offshore workers face long delays
The grounding of two models of Super Puma affects just over half the fleets of leading North Sea helicopter firms.
OTC visitors warned of Esta online fee ‘scams’
BUSINESS people preparing to go to America for world's most important oil and gas show next month have been warned to be aware of official-looking websites seeking to part them from their cash unnecessarily.
Uncertain future for workers at Oceanteam
More than 100 north-east employees of a Norwegian offshore service company face an uncertain future after it said it was reducing its activities.
Acergy boss cautiously optimistic
ENGINEERING and construction contractor Acergy said yesterday that suppliers were reducing prices, but it added that market visibility in 2009 would be poor.
AMEC lands multimillion-pound Middle East deal
INTERNATIONAL engineering and project-management company AMEC has landed a multimillion-pound Middle East deal.
Learning how to motivate Generation Y
SCOTTISH lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone is among speakers at an Oil and Gas UK conference next week.
Subocean continues to thrive with major new contract wins
SUBOCEAN Group is doubling the size of its premises as staff numbers hit 175.
Engineer spends £5m to create integrated base in north-east
Specialist engineer STATS Group has invested £5million in a new headquarters in the north-east as it eyes further expansion.
Subsea UK to host briefing during Houston conference
INDUSTRY body Subsea UK is hosting a briefing during the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston next month.
Oilfield technology firm Brinker appoints new chief executive
Aberdeen-based subsea and well integrity management specialist Brinker said yesterday it had appointed Kevin Stewart as its new chief executive.
Pulling power of OTC remains strong
THERE will be the usual large north-east presence at the world's most important oil and gas show next month in America, despite financial challenges facing the industry.
Senergy boss to be man on the ground in UAE
The boss of Aberdeen-based energy service group Senergy is moving to the Middle East to help to boost its international growth.
Wood on UK business mission to Iraq
Representatives of global energy service giant Wood Group flew into Iraq yesterday as part of the first British business delegation in more than 20 years to the country.
Troubled OHM appoint non-executive director
TROUBLED Aberdeen company Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping (OHM) has announced the appointment of Alan Faichney as a non-executive director.
Tendeka unites companies’ expertise
A NEW Aberdeen-based parent for three energy technology providers was launched yesterday.
Business opportunities in offshore activity
MORE than 150 delegates have the opportunity to improve their grasp of the business opportunities presented by the decommissioning of the oil and gas infrastructure at an Oil & Gas UK conference on May 26-27 in Newcastle
New approach may save £10m
The North Sea oil industry could potentially save £10million over a four-year period through an online approach in safety training for 30,000 offshore workers.
Sound financial advice is key to surviving slump
It is one of the oldest truisms in business life - cash is king.
Recession fails to dampen oil show
The Offshore Europe oil show in Aberdeen later this year will be the biggest in the 30-year history of the industry showcase - despite the world's economic problems.
Energy minister hails importance of industry
The importance of the oil and gas sector in boosting Scotland's international reputation was highlighted last night by Scottish Energy Minister Jim Mather.
North Sea innovators can rise to economic challenge
Scotland recognised its leading players in the oil and gas sector at a north-east ceremony last night.
Renewables move ‘a natural extension’ to Wood offering
INTERNATIONAL energy service company Wood Group has started a big push into the renewable-energy sector.
Keeping the North Sea strong
Malcolm Webb is the public face of Britain's oil and gas industry.
Expro hails £50m-plus Angolan deal with BP
INTERNATIONAL oilfield service company Expro has landed a deal in Angola understood to be worth more than £50million.