Offshore workers put under pressure by crew change delays, warns medic
A summer backlog of helicopter flights caused by weather-enforced crew change delays has put extra pressure on offshore workers, a medical expert with Capita says.
James Fisher profits buoyed by North Sea growth
A buoyant North Sea market and growing business in other key oil and gas locations helped James Fisher and Sons to a 15% rise in first-half profits, the marine service firm said yesterday.
Aramark’s offshore team picks up 14th gold
Aramark's offshore team is celebrating after receiving a 14th consecutive gold award for occupational health and safety.
Wildlife cruise firm adds Ocean Predator to meet demand
A north-east wildlife cruise firm's diversification into commercial workboat charters for the offshore sector has required a new vessel to meet growing demand.
Viking SeaTech set for £150million US deal
Aberdeen company Viking SeaTech said yesterday it was on the brink of being snapped up by a US firm in a deal worth about £150million.
Aberdeen firm EFC adding 50 people to workforce at Forres plant
Aberdeen-based EFC Group said yesterday it was to increase its Moray workforce by 50 people, just months after opening a manufacturing plant in the Enterprise Park at Forres.
Prime Four project ‘sign of Premier’s commitment to North Sea’
Work started yesterday on Premier Oil’s new UK North Sea base at the £125million Prime Four business park at Kingswells, Aberdeen.
Taqa looks for Cormorant Alpha boost in current quarter
Abu Dhabi state-owned oil exploration firm Taqa has blamed operational issues after recording a £30million second quarter loss.
Weir Group looking to US shale gas market after smaller drop in first-half earnings
Scottish engineer Weir Group said yesterday a recovery in the US shale industry should help to offset weaker mining-equipment markets in the months ahead.
Peterson’s profits rocket to £2.6m
Aberdeen firm Peterson SBS has more than doubled annual profits to £2.6million.
Colombian oil visit looks to strengthen UK ties
Links between the UK energy supply chain and the Colombian oil and gas industry have been boosted after a two-day fact-finding mission to the north-east by state oil company Ecopetrol.
Mozambique president urges Scots oil firms: “Help us make poverty history”
Scottish energy service firms can help make poverty history in Mozambique, the south-east African country's president said yesterday.
Glacier opens first Far East base
Scottish oilfield specialist Glacier Energy Services said yesterday it had opened its first international base, in Singapore.
North Sea milestone for Dana’s Triton
Aberdeen oil firm Dana Petroleum said its Triton floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel had successfully extracted its 200millionth barrel from the North Sea.
Welsh engineer sees North Sea as major growth area
Welsh engineering group Harris Pye said yesterday it saw the North Sea offshore industry as a "major growth area" and it was mulling an office in Aberdeen.
GAC makes Shetland move to focus coverage of islands
Shipping, logistics and marine service group Gulf Agency Company (GAC) has relocated the Shetland operations in its UK subsidiary to a larger site at Lerwick.
Exploration activity remains healthy in North Sea, says new report
New oil and gas industry figures highlight continuing buoyancy in the UK North Sea.
US giant appoints May as new upstream head for Europe
US energy giant Chevron has named a new boss for its upstream operations in Europe
Onshore energy boom predicted for North of Scotland
Property firm Bidwells is predicting a “significant boom” in revenue from onshore windfarms in the far north as existing projects move through the pipeline and new land opens up for development.
Major expansion surge for TSR team at Xodus
Energy consultant Xodus Group said yesterday its technical safety and risk (TSR) team in Aberdeen had more than doubled in size in 18 months amid growing demand for its services.
Hertel Offshore celebrates winning quality award
Oil service company Hertel Offshore is celebrating an industry benchmark for quality, the ISO 29001 certification. Richard Byrne, Hertel’s head of health, safety, and quality, said: “I am delighted. It demonstrates our unrelenting focus on providing our customers with the highest quality products and services.”
Director earnings up at Dana
Aberdeen oil company Dana Petroleum paid its top-earning director remuneration totalling £581,000 in 2012, accounts show.
Nautronix celebrating success after 41% sales boost
Marine technology firm Nautronix said yesterday it was about to file accounts showing sales rocketed by 41% during its 2012-13 trading year.
Schlumberger profits double to £63million
A UK subsidiary of Schlumberger more than doubled operating profits in 2012 after improved performances by its two core business divisions, accounts show.
Tendeka signs new Lundin deal for Edvard Grieg field
Oil and gas service company Tendeka said yesterday it had signed a multimillion-pound deal with a Norwegian subsidiary of Swedish company Lundin Petroleum.