Houston one day, Rio de Janeiro the next
Houston one day, Rio de Janeiro the next -- the managing director of Aberdeen firm Cresent leads a hectic life travelling the world on business.
KCA Deutag stalwart Maurice White retires
A STALWART of the north-east oil and gas industry has retired after 31 years at drilling contractor KCA Deutag, the firm confirmed yesterday.
ESS lands lucrative deal with Technip
STAFF at ESS Support Services Worldwide, the Aberdeen-based catering and facility-management subsidiary of international foodservice firm Compass Group, are celebrating winning a lucrative contract.
Short-termism warning for UK oil industry
Scotland's energy minister, Jim Mather, will warn today of the dangers of short-sighted decision-making in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Global role for Davies at Subsea 7
SUBSEA 7 has a new UK vice-president following a management reshuffle, with Steph McNeill taking over the role from Robin Davies.
Union to appeal over North Sea workers’ leave
Union bosses are poised to appeal to Scotland's highest civil court over a ruling that offshore workers are not entitled to extra paid leave under working-time regulations.
Environmental groups launch BP attack
OIL and gas giant BP is branded "senile" by environmental groups Greenpeace and Platform in a new advertising campaign launched today.
Aberdeen subsea service firm growing Asia-Pacific operations
Aberdeen firm Integrated Subsea Services (ISS) unveiled an acquisition in Australia yesterday plus expansion in south-east Asia through the opening of a new office in Singapore.
EnerMech invests in site expansion
EnerMech, a provider of mechanical services, said yesterday it had invested more than £6million in headquarters in Aberdeen and at its regional hubs.
Senergy to help find ways of extending life of North Sea
Senergy, the Aberdeen-based provider of diversified energy services, said yesterday it was to help the UK Government find ways to extend the production life of North Sea oil and gas.
Exceed achieves turnover milestone
ABERDEEN performance-improvement specialist Exceed revealed an achievement milestone of its own yesterday.
Baker Hughes snaps up north-east consultant for £17m
International offshore energy service firm Helix Energy Solutions (HES) has sold its north-east subsidiary for less than it spent on acquiring it a few years ago.
Bristow crews given temporary reprieve
The threat of redundancy for nearly 100 workers at the Aberdeen operation of Bristow Helicopters has been lifted, at least temporarily.
Administrator reveals ONS liabilities more than £1billion
Oilexco North Sea (ONS) has liabilities of about £1.1billion, a joint administrator for the crashed oil company said yesterday.
Looking beyond UK shores
In a climate where many companies are looking to tighten their purse strings, it is heartening to know there are plenty of north-east firms still on the lookout for acquisitions.
EnerMech pours £8.5m investment into Middle East
ABERDEEN mechanical service company EnerMech revealed further acquisitions yesterday, part of an £8.5million investment in two firms in the Middle East.
Production ‘milestone’ for North Sea-focused Ithaca
North Sea-focused oil and gas company Ithaca Energy said yesterday it had begun production at the Jacky field and restarted its Beatrice Bravo platform, with initial output from both in line with estimates.
New upstream leader at US oil giant
US OIL and gas giant ConocoPhillips has unveiled a new president for its upstream interests in the UK.
New deals boost firm’s global expansion plans
Walker Technical Resources (WTR), an Aberdeen business specialising in composite pipe repairs for the oil and gas industry, yesterday unveiled some key deals on its way to further global expansion.
Contract award for city subsea company
SUBSEA oil and gas company TSMarine (Contracting), of Aberdeen, has been awarded a series of contracts worth a total of about £2million to carry out a well abandonment programme for two major operators in the North Sea.
Focus on women in energy sector
THE role of women in the energy industry came under the spotlight at an event at the Mercure Ardoe House Hotel and Spa at Blairs, near Aberdeen, yesterday.
Consultancy EC Harris seeks office in Aberdeen
INTERNATIONAL consultancy EC Harris is seeking premises for an office in Aberdeen for its oil and gas arm.
Fogg given Europe-wide remit at Finnish firm
THE managing director at the Aberdeen office of engineering and consultancy firm Poyry, Steve Fogg, has been appointed as the group's new European president for oil and gas.
Premier buying ONS in £345m deal
Premier Oil said yesterday it had struck a deal with administrators to acquire Oilexco North Sea (ONS) for £345million.
Cost efficiency key to securing viability of UK energy industry
Cost-cutting in the North Sea is vital to maintain investment, protect jobs and secure the long-term future of the basin, according to an oil and gas industry boss.