Energy industry yard will create 400 jobs
FOUR hundred more jobs are being created at the leading yard for the energy industry in the north, it was announced yesterday.
Energy industry powers ahead
Global Energy Group's plans to recruit 400 people for the Nigg Energy Park have positive repercussions for Highland businesses which are far removed from Invergordon and the energy industry.
Nigg site draws in rig operators, says Global
Global Energy Group revealed yesterday that Nigg Energy Park was becoming increasingly attractive to North Sea rig operators.
Qedi wins BP Valhall decommissioning management deal
Qedi has been awarded a decommissioning management service contract for three platforms in BP Norway's Valhall development.
New director at Oil and Gas UK
Industry body Oil and Gas UK has appointed Oonagh Werngren as its new operations director.
Oil fields to come on stream
A £989million project by Aberdeen-based Dana Petroleum to bring on stream two UK oil fields was given the go-ahead today.
Scots head to co-ordinate BP school links
A Scottish head teacher has swapped the classroom for the office to take on a two-year secondment with BP's North Sea business to help co-ordinate the oil major's extensive links with more than 200 primary and secondary schools throughout the UK.
Craig Group’s biggest support vessel launched
The largest ship built for Craig Group has just been launched at Balenciaga Shipyard in northern Spain.
Ambitious EnerMech adds dealmaking expert
Aberdeen-based energy service company EnerMech said yesterday it expected to add five new businesses to the group in the next six months as it extended its global footprint.
Stork Subsea hub now up and running
Stork Technical Services Subsea has announced the opening of a dedicated operational hub at Stork's UK headquarters in Aberdeen.
Catto Aker’s UK lifecycle service VP
International oil service group Aker Solutions has named a new vice-president to lead the company's subsea lifecycle service business in the UK.
Peterson takes control of 80:20
Energy industry logistics company Peterson SBS yesterday revealed it had taken a majority stake in a fellow Aberdeen firm.
Former Wood well-support boss to add expertise to Expro board
Aberdeen-based well-flow management group Expro has appointed Jim Renfroe as a non-executive director.
Port ready to push boat out in expansion drive
Aberdeen Harbour Board says there is a pressing need to consider ways to accommodate expansion of existing facilities at the port.
HQ move ensures room for growth at Coretrax
Aberdeen-based oilfield service firm Coretrax plans to more than double its workforce in the next year after moving into a new headquarters.
Consultant’s successful year driven by international focus
Aberdeen-based oil and gas consultant Maxoil Solutions has reported a successful past financial year.
Altra role key to £15million of contracts
Aberdeen-based energy engineering consultancy Apply Altra said yesterday it had helped to secure new business worth around £15million for its Norwegian parent.
Boost for Scottish marine energy
Developers of marine energy devices are expected to benefit from a new Scottish collaboration to help reduce the risk and cost of testing.
Bank ‘to unlock billions for green investment’
Scotland's new environment-friendly investment bank will unlock billions of pounds in private finance for green projects, Business Secretary Vince Cable told an industry audience in Edinburgh yesterday.
Shell signs up Subsea 7 for two more years
Subsea 7 has announced a £224million deal with Shell Upstream International Europe, which will keep 450 people in work.
TWMA creating over 100 jobs after Middle East deal
Integrated drilling and environmental service firm TWMA said yesterday it was creating more than 100 jobs.
Young energy accountant takes UK title
KPMG said yesterday one of its employees, Raylene Whitford, had been named new accountant of the year at the British Accountancy Awards in recognition for her work in the oil and gas sector.
Subsea specialist taking on 60
A north-east energy service firm revealed yesterday it was to recruit a further 60 people as it continued its rapid growth.
Sir Ian gifts shares to family trust
The retired chairman of Aberdeen-based Wood Group has gifted a large part of his shareholding in the energy service firm to the Wood Family Trust.
Rig-maker ramps up loss forecast
Oil rig-maker Lamprell said yesterday its full-year losses would be several times bigger than it previously forecast as a result of continuing difficulties with several projects.