SPE bursary extension
Aberdeen branch of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has extended the deadline for student members wishing to apply for its 2012-13 bursary programme until Sunday, April 14.
Senergy creating jobs in next two months
Aberdeen energy service company Senergy said yesterday it would be creating up to 80 jobs before the end of May due to growing demand for its services.
Enerco set for £3million new office complex
Enerco Group is investing £3million in an office complex in the west end of Aberdeen as part of plans to expand the three-year-old business.
Peak appoints business development director
Peak Well Systems has appointed seasoned oil and gas man Tim Williams as its new business development director, based in Aberdeen.
Cairn’s plans still on track
Scottish oil explorer Cairn Energy said yesterday a more cautious approach from Greenland’s new government to the award of permits had no impact on preparations for its 2014 drilling programme.
Ardersier ‘can be at heart of new north job boom’
The Highlands could be on the brink of a new job boom and the Port of Ardersier can be at the heart of it, according to the site’s boss.
WGPSN boss aims to focus on social enterprise
One of the key figures in Wood Group's £606million acquisition of smaller rival PSN is quitting the oil and gas industry after 34 years.
Trap nearing North Sea goal
Trap Oil Group said yesterday it was on the brink of finally becoming recognised as an operator in the UK North Sea.
Brazilian supply deal
Aker Solutions said yesterday its subsea operations in Aberdeen would supply equipment needed for a new order from Petrobras for the Sapinhoa and Lula Nordeste in Brazil's Santos Basin.
Organisers reveal shortlist for safety awards
Energy industry bodies Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) and Step Change in Safety have announced the finalists for the 2013 UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards.
MAC boss always up for challenge
Whether filling bags of potatoes in his parents' grocery business in Aberdeen to launching his own energy consultancy, Graeme Reid, 40, has never shied away from a challenge.
Augean looks to ‘growth opportunity’
The chairman of hazardous-waste management firm Augean, Jim Meredith, said yesterday he believed a majority stake in an Aberdeen-based joint venture would drive future growth.
Faroe boosts spending plans for year by £20m
Faroe Petroleum said yesterday it was spending about £170million this year, which is £20million more than the company had indicated previously.
Ithaca’s output jumps by 34%
Ithaca Energy increased output by 34% during 2012, the North Sea-focused oil and gas company said yesterday.
Saltire boss steps up
Aberdeenshire oil service firm Saltire Energy has promoted Craig Mitchell to the role of business development director.
Lux forecasts significant growth
Scottish company Lux Assure is predicting "significant" growth in sales of its core oil and gas technologies, CoMic and Ommica.
Centrica Energy Upstream chief set to move on
The boss of Centrica Energy’s Aberdeen-based upstream division will step down at the end of June after three years leading the business, it was announced yesterday.
Scots know how can help unlock riches held beneath Pacific Ocean
Plans to harvest precious metals from mud and silt deep below the Pacific Ocean’s surface could lead to a business boost for Scotland’s oil and gas service sector.
Expro announces £2.9m win in China
Expro said yesterday it had been awarded a £2.9million, one-year contract for the supply of specialist subsea services to China.
New deals worth about £6m to Scotoil
An Aberdeen company specialising in environmental services for the oil and gas industry is celebrating two new contracts worth about £6million over three years.
Asco beefs-up European team
Oil and gas logistics firm Asco Group has added new directors to its senior management team for Europe.
Decom plea to chancellor
Decom North Sea (DNS) has urged Chancellor George Osborne to bring "much-needed certainty" to the growing offshore decommissioning industry in the Budget next week.
New unit’s launch ‘logical step’
Survival Craft Inspectorate (SCI), the Aberdeenshire marine safety specialist, is launching a new division at the Cruise Shipping Miami 2013 exhibition in the US this week.
Group selling sector’s talents
The UK subsea sector's credentials are being trumpeted during this week's high-profile Scottish deputation to Brazil.
Hydro eyeing Asia for growth opportunities
Aberdeen-based Hydro Group is eyeing Asia for growth opportunities, starting with a new office in Singapore.