Pisys wins simulator support contract
SCOTTISH software business Pisys has landed a three-year deal to support Petrofac Training's global network of emergency-training simulators.
Cetco looking to Libyan marketplace
CETCO Oilfield Services has its eye on expansion into Libya.
Asset-integrity excellence going global
A SPECIALIST in corrosion, integrity and inspection has launched an online centre of excellence for the oil and gas industry.
Shell believes in Fifth Dimension’s magic
ABERDEEN-BASED presenters and magicians Fifth Dimension have landed a contract worth a five-figure sum with a major oil company.
Aberdeen software specialist upgrades Wood setup
ABERDEEN-BASED software, training and consultancy specialist Monitor said yesterday it had completed a £500,000 project for Wood Group Engineering (North Sea).
Louden returns to take helm at Read Well Services
READ Well Services has appointed Fraser Louden as its managing director.
Agreement on Iraq joint venture boosts shares in Ramco
Shares in Aberdeen group Ramco Energy soared by more than 40% at one stage yesterday after it confirmed that plans for a joint venture in Iraq had just one hurdle left to jump.
Operator announces Stamford gas start-up
VENTURE Production, of Aberdeen, said yesterday that it had brought the Stamford gas field into production.
North Sea oil firm could be sold
Canadian oil exploration firm Oilexco could be sold, it emerged yesterday.
Could multinational measures give green technology a boost next year?
Fears are growing over the outlook for the environmental technology sector in the face of the global economic slowdown, rising unemployment, and big falls in commodity prices.
Bow Valley considering all options as debt looms
North Sea company Bow Valley Energy said yesterday that a range of alternatives were being considered for its future.
AMEC starts work on Clair Ridge project
International engineering and project-management company AMEC said yesterday it had now begun conceptual engineering studies to test the potential for further development of the huge Clair field west of Shetland.
Oil explorer’s shares soar on funding boost
Faroe Petroleum announced a near-£25million bank boost to help finance its Norwegian exploration and appraisal programme.
Synergie takes control of Aberdeen data firm
A recent Scottish university spin-out working in the field of renewable energy has ambitious expansion plans.
New cargo-handling guidelines published
OIL and Gas UK published updated guidelines yesterday for the safe packaging and handling of cargo to and from offshore installations, with the aim of securing improvements in safety.
Cairn boss signs deal in Greenland
The exploration director of Scottish oil and gas company Cairn Energy has been in Greenland for a signing ceremony for two oil and gas exploration blocks offshore southern Greenland.
Multimillion-pound buy south of the border to boost Aberdeen valve firm
Aberdeen Valve Supplies (AVS) has made a multimillion-pound buy south of the border.
Accountant driving M&A deals
As a youngster growing up near Potterton in the north-east, Mike Brown had only one career ambition.
Firms offered share of OTC space
ABERDEEN City and Aberdeenshire councils are offering companies the chance to share their stand space at the world's most important oil and gas show.
Food safety on menu for offshore workers
A north-east training firm said yesterday it was pioneering a food-safety programme for offshore workers.
R&D slowdown ‘could have devastating effect’ on industry
Subsea UK is warning oil and gas companies against the temptation to put investment in research and development on hold as the industry begins to feel the effects of oil-price falls and the credit crunch.
Venture says Kittiwake platform back in action
Venture Production revealed yesterday that the Kittiwake platform in the central North Sea had returned to full operations last Thursday.
Oil service company looking for growth
OIL service company TESCO Corporation said yesterday it had appointed Doug Sedge as vice-president and general manager for Europe to help drive business growth.
Training demand rockets
DEMAND for training in remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) has rocketed in the last 12 months, according to a Scottish commercial dive centre.
Latest generation ship begins drilling at exploration well
Chevron North Sea said yesterday that drilling operations had begun on an exploration well west of Shetland.