Ferguson Norge expects strong results this year
Ferguson Norge, part of Aberdeenshire-based Ferguson Group, has reported record levels of business in 2007, with a strong performance predicted for 2008.
Private equity still active player in energy sector
A SIGNIFICANT shift in the credit and equity markets is increasingly becoming an issue affecting certain elements of the Norwegian oil and gas markets.
Aker buyout accelerating Qserv business in Norwegian sector
A north-east oil service company has started a major push into Norway, it emerged yesterday.
Wood aiming to raise profile at ONS
NORWAY is a key market for international energy service company Wood Group and this year marks the seventh time the firm has participated at ONS.
Global Energy signs partnership deal with Bergen Group
Global Energy Group, a Scottish contracting and service-based company which supports the international energy industry, announced a Norwegian tie-up yesterday.
UK offshore industry praised for versatility
THERE is almost nothing the UK offshore industry cannot do, Scotland Office Minister David Cairns told the Offshore Northern Seas show yesterday.
Second site in Norway to boost TWMA’s global growth
International environmental service specialist TWMA yesterday announced the opening of a new office to service increasing business from the Norwegian market.
Aberdeen firm continues to win work in Norwegian waters
An Aberdeen company providing marine technology services, Nautronix, yesterday announced another Norwegian deal.
Proserv chief confirms north-east growth plans
Proserv Group, of Norway, has confirmed plans for expansion of operations in the Aberdeen area, which will lead to more jobs locally.
ITF launches joint industry project at show
The Aberdeen-based Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) launched a major joint industry project at ONS today.
Energy firms converge on Stavanger
Bosses of the oil and gas industry from all corners of the globe are in Norway this week for the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) energy show.
Oil boss says shadow of NRB must be lifted
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) is to lead fresh efforts to stamp out offshore workers being banned from any installation in the North Sea without being given a reason.
Commercial debut for sand-cleaning system
ABERDEEN-BASED industrial-cleaning and waste-disposal company MS Industrial Services (MSIS) has completed a contract with oil and gas, marine and drilling support-service firm Offshore Marine Services (OMS).
£25m of work for Aberdeen firm
Integrated environmental service specialist TWMA has announced contract wins of £25million in the past quarter.
Providence announces new study
PROVIDENCE Resources has announced the start of a study to evaluate the carbon-sequestration and gas-storage potential of the Kish Bank Basin offshore Ireland.
Firm has plans to revive Maureen
A recently formed Aberdeen oil and gas company is involved in plans to bring the Maureen field in the UK central North Sea back to life.
Blue Toon firm snaps up Craig’s foodservice arm
Aberdeen-based Craig Group has sold its foodservice division to Strachans, a Peterhead based food distributor to the onshore and offshore catering industry.
Global rig work ‘worth £12m to north economy’
Global Energy Group announced contracts yesterday for work on two rigs worth about £12million to the Highland economy.
Swire extends global reach Down Under
ABERDEEN-BASED supplier of specialist offshore cargo-carrying units Swire Oilfield Services (SOS) has announced another international acquisition.
Energy events aimed at keeping supply chain up to date
Up to 1,000 delegates from the oil and gas industry will attend the annual Pilot Share Fair and the first Oil and Gas UK supply-chain conference later this year.
Bond growing fleet to support North Sea contracts
ABERDEEN-BASED Bond Offshore Helicopters is introducing three latest-technology EC 225 aircraft to its fleet in a continuing investment programme in support of work worth almost £240million.
Step Change creating new safety training standards
The UK offshore oil and gas industry's flagship safety initiative Step Change in Safety is creating new Opito-approved minimum safety training standards for people working on installations.
Output surging at new Westhill operation
OIL service firm NOV Elmar UK has unveiled a larger north-east manufacturing facility and announced plans to add a further 25 people to its local workforce.
Diageo aiming to generate major environmental benefits from distillery
Plans for a £65million bioenergy plant at Scotland's largest distillery were announced yesterday by drink giant Diageo.
Middle East deal lucrative for Wood
GLOBAL energy service company Wood Group, of Aberdeen, has announced a potentially lucrative Middle East joint venture.