Moore wants clarity on oil
Scottish Secretary Michael Moore has called for clarity when debating the future of North Sea oil in terms of independence.
Brazil mission aims to drum up more trade for Scotland
Scottish businesses are hoping for a boost from a trade mission to Brazil next week.
Eland focused on Nigeria asset despite setback
North-east oil explorer Eland Oil and Gas said yesterday it would take longer than it expected to restore production from an asset in Nigeria.
Divex has new parent as James Fisher nets diving firm
North-east firm Divex is under new ownership after being snapped up in a deal which is potentially worth £33million.
CNOOC chief in move to allay western concerns
The head of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) told an audience of energy industry executives in Houston he hoped to overcome “misunderstandings" about the purpose of recent acquisitions by Chinese oil companies.
Sparrows gets lift from £190m deals
Aberdeen-based oil service company Sparrows Group said yesterday it had won contracts worth more than £190million over the past three months.
Sodexo seals deal with drilling firm
Global caterer and facility manager Sodexo has announced a new five-year deal with offshore driller Ensco Offshore UK.
Reef Subsea Group chief executive steps down
Reef Subsea Group said last night its chief executive, Mark Preece, was stepping down by mutual agreement. The Norwegian firm added: "Mr Preece will be leaving the company immediately to pursue other interests. The board wishes him every success in his new pursuits."
BP gets behind schools’ scheme
A BP-backed scheme being piloted in the north-east aims to encourage more young people to choose a career in oil and gas.
Buzzard output hit by problem
The Buzzard oil field in the UK North Sea is pumping below capacity at around 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) after a problem with a separator at the Kinneil oil terminal, sources said yesterday.
IWC expects workforce to double
North-east firm Intelligent Well Controls (IWC) expects its workforce to double within two years amid growing demand for its technology.
Shell’s Fram field plan under review
Shell UK left oil and gas experts baffled last night after it said it was reviewing its Fram development in the UK North Sea as a result of "unexpected initial drilling results".
Aussie energy boom in sights
A strong delegation from Scotland is targeting new business in Australia's booming energy sector at an oil and gas show.
Officials dig in to get work started
A sod-cutting ceremony took place yesterday to mark the start of work on the new Aberdeen offices of fast-growing North Sea operator GDF Suez Exploration and Production (E&P) UK.
Key role at Aberdeen firm
Offshore service contractor Bilfinger Salamis, formerly BIS Salamis, has added Murray Strachan to its board in the new role of strategic development director.
Asco eyes key role in running ‘superport’
Oil and gas logistics firm Asco Group is involved in a potentially-lucrative project to develop a new port in Brazil.
Biomass plant ‘will be up and running by June’
Helius Energy said yesterday it anticipated its £60.5million new biomass processing plant in Moray to be operational by the end of June.
‘Significant’ North Sea find
Taqa Bratani’s Darwin development was last night hailed as a massive boost to the sector — and proof that it still has “huge potential”.
Takeover of offshore firm complete
NBGI Private Equity has completed its acquisition of the Aberdeen and Norway operations of Cosalt Offshore in a move which saves 200 jobs.
Offshore Europe alert for businesses
Businesses wishing to be part of a north-east promotional hub at Offshore Europe 2013 need to move fast.
Lunch and learn session
The European chapter of the Intervention and Coiled Tubing Association will host a lunch and learn session at the Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen tomorrow.
Ship comes in with deal to avert disaster
The UK Government will today announce a deal with the oil and gas industry to release a support vessel to respond to environmental emergencies in Scottish waters.
New man steering North Sea helicopter operator
CHC Scotia, the North Sea arm of Canadian group CHC Helicopter, has a new man at the helm.
Site to focus on norm disposal
One of the UK's most advanced facilities for the safe treatment and disposal of naturally occurring radioactive material (norm) has opened in Aberdeen.
Work starts on oil and gas firm’s new Aberdeen HQ
Work has started on new Aberdeen headquarters for GDF Suez Exploration and Production (E&P) UK.