Well-oiled machines …
There’s a new breed of multifunctional devices (MFDs) appearing in workplaces around Scotland that copy, print and scan.
EnerMech’s new business, MInteg, poised for international growth
Engineering services group EnerMech, of Aberdeen, said yesterday new subsidiary MInteg was poised to double the size of its workforce next year.
Capital helping firms take poll position
It’s a well drilled unit, ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice and help get sophisticated technology up and running as fast as possible.
Rotech look east and sends team and tech to Myanmar
Rotech Subsea is increasingly active in Asia, the Americas and other parts of the world to meet growing global demand for its cutting-edge trenching, excavation and cable grab tools.
Top apprentice Ashley earns Opito recognition
A former Peterhead Academy pupil who followed in his family’s footsteps into the oil and gas industry despite its recent woes has scooped a prestigious award.
Lenders to take charge as Bibby gets a £50m boost
Bibby Offshore is in the middle of a major financial restructuring that will see the north-east subsea firm fall into the hands of lenders.
New release of key seismic data for the UKCS
A swathe of new data from a £20million UK Government-funded seismic programme is expected to encourage oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.
Plans to reform off-payroll rules to impact North Sea industry
The UK Government has set its sights on private sector employment practices in a move expected to have huge implications for the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Apache offloads assets in £100m-plus deal
Oil firm Apache has completed the sale of key UK North Sea infrastucture in a £100million-plus deal.
Chrysaor making its mark with contract awards
Craig International and Well-Centric both announced contracts with UK North Sea newcomer Chrysaor yesterday.
Parkmead aims for right balance in its energy mix
Parkmead Group is looking beyond traditional oil and gas activities for new acquisition opportunities, chief executive Tom Cross has revealed.
Riverstone shows faith in the future of Proserv
The private-equity owner of north-east energy service Proserv has underlined its faith in the business despite recent troubles.
Ineos snaps up Swiss football club Lausanne-Sport
Energy giant Ineos has snapped up Swiss football club Lausanne-Sport for an undisclosed sum.
Total insists it operates a ‘responsible’ tax policy
French oil major Total tonight denied claims it used subsidiaries in Bermuda for tax dodge purposes.
Proserv jobs under threat
Jobs are under threat at Aberdeenshire-based energy service firm Proserv, it has emerged.
Craig Group sells off core shipping business
Family-owned Craig Group, of Aberdeen, has sold its core North Star Shipping business to international investors in a move described as “restructuring for a new era”.
Aberdeen’s “transformational” change to be pitched to investors at Vanguard conference
Potentially game-changing ideas for transforming Aberdeen will be pitched to possible financial backers at a conference in the city later this year.
Clock is ticking on firms to prepare for the biggest data protection change in a generation
he clock is ticking relentlessly towards what experts say is the biggest data protection change in a generation – and north and north-east firms need to be ready.
Firm has Can-do attitude
Energy service company Can Group said yesterday new contracts worth more than £15million a year were helping to offset the impact of the oil and gas downturn.
Optimus suffers further losses
The Aberdeen-based Optimus group of energy service companies has suffered further losses after the closure of an office in Thailand.
Tidal project worth £21million
A former Royal Navy marine engineer and diver who launched his energy industry consultancy business in Aberdeen nearly 30 years ago is helping to deliver Indonesia’s first commercial-scale, tidal-energy scheme.
Premier Oil’s Catcher FPSO arrives
The floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for the Catcher field in the UK North Sea has arrived in the Cromarty Firth.
Ardyne rings changes
Fledgling energy service company Ardyne, of Aberdeen, is poised to appoint a new chairman as it goes about turning early contract wins around the world into profits.
Subsea firms given leg-up
Fledgling subsea firms will discover how they can overcome common financial challenges through industry-supported and government-backed initiatives at an event in Aberdeen on Thursday, October 26.
Windfarm project delay dashes port’s job hopes
A delay in the construction of a £250million floating windfarm off Stonehaven has hit a Highland port that had expected to create up to 200 jobs supporting the project.