Piper Alpha was a ‘turning point’
The possibility of a North Sea incident developing into a disaster such as Piper Alpha has diminished in the last two decades, an industry leader claimed yesterday.
Energy bosses showing leadership in offshore safety
MORE than 70 oil and gas industry bosses are to attend today's annual Step Change in Safety leadership day in the Ardoe House Hotel, near Aberdeen.
Chinese oil giant linked to move for North Sea operator
A Chinese oil firm was linked yesterday with a possible bid for Talisman Energy, which has a significant North Sea presence.
Growth of show reflects expansion in industry
Organisers of the UK's largest renewable-energy exhibition and conference were last night celebrating another record attendance.
Dana’s shares jump on East Rinnes oil find
Shares in Aberdeen oil and gas firm Dana Petroleum hit new highs yesterday after it announced another discovery in the UK northern North Sea.
Government to get tough over inactivity in North Sea
The UK Government plans to take a tough line with oil and gas companies which have held North Sea licences for many years without developing discoveries on the acreage.
New £1.5m base allows CIS room to grow
CRAIG International Supplies (CIS) announced expansion of its operations yesterday.
Expro opens training centre of excellence
INTERNATIONAL oilfield service company Expro opened a new Aberdeen training site yesterday, which will be used by its own staff plus those of customers.
OTC delegates head home in buoyant mood
Scottish business people are on their way home from the US after another successful visit to the world's biggest oil show.
Finding right staff still tough, say firms
MORE than 40% of oil and gas businesses say their biggest recruitment issue is the lack of skilled people.
North Sea still key to success of Britain’s oil service sector
A British oil-industry leader has stressed the importance of the North Sea to the continued success of the country's energy service companies in overseas markets.
Ferguson Group investment pays off
OFFSHORE accommodation and container specialist Ferguson Group continues to invest heavily and will soon announce record results for 2007.
ASCO growing Houston operation
OFFSHORE logistics company ASCO is to expand its Houston operations.
CSL sees significant potential for growth in America
Subsea project-management and engineering company CSL is to open an office in Houston this year as part of its expansion plans.
Opportunities for PSN in US and Canada
ABERDEEN-BASED global oil and gas industry service provider PSN is growing its presence across the Atlantic.
Major interest in Adipec
THE largest oil and gas event in the Middle East is among the exhibitors at OTC.
Triton launches Sub-Atlantic in US
ABERDEEN subsea technology business Triton Group is ramping up its presence in the US with the launch of Sub-Atlantic Inc, one year on from the acquisition of Granite City firm Sub-Atlantic.
Petrofac exporting North Sea training
A NEW training centre is to be officially opened in Houston today by international oil and gas facility-service provider Petrofac.
ATR Group unveils latest acquisition
ATR Group reveals its latest acquisition at OTC today. It has bought Bridon International's Aberdeen-based lifting service division for an undisclosed sum.
£3.5m wins for Aberdeen firm’s Houston office
Aberdeen company Electro-Flow Controls (EFC) sees great growth potential across the Atlantic.
Amec adds BDR’s expertise to Canadian oilsand operations
Amec has made a strategic acquisition in Canada designed to reinforce its already strong position in helping the extraction of oil and gas from the tar sands of Alberta.
OTC ideal platform for Scots products
OTC is a platform for Scottish companies to show off some of the world-beating technology being developed in the country.
Oil sector geared up for show
Leading lights in the Scottish service sector are in the US this weekend as the hours tick away before the opening of the world's biggest oil show.
‘Super sector’ performing
Investors who think that putting their money into any oil stock is a certain winner could be in for a surprise; there have been some fortunes to be made, but there have also been disappointments.
Stable makes £2.5m profit in first full year
THE boss of Aberdeen-based oilfield products company Stable Services yesterday said it was continuing with its aggressive growth strategy, including more overseas expansion.