GA R&D and Parveen targeting revenues of £4m over two years through new pact
An Aberdeen technology firm and an Indian manufacturing giant are targeting revenues of £4 million over the next two years after inking a commercial agreement.
Neo Energy looks to redevelop Affleck field in ‘opportunity rich’ North Sea
Neo Energy intends to make a call on the redevelopment of the Affleck field in the UK central North Sea “in the next few months”.
Aberdeen and Lewis firms join forces to lower inspection costs
Companies from Aberdeen and Lewis have teamed up to reduce underwater inspection and survey costs.
Apache and Total put breaks on Suriname drilling due to high pressure
Apache and Total have halted drilling on the Keskesi East-1 discovery well off Suriname due to “substantial pressure increases”.
Aker Solutions strengthens sustainability goals and makes key appointment
Aker Solutions has strengthened its sustainability targets and hired a new executive vice president to deliver its ambitions.
Wood completes solar plant project in Oman
Work carried out by Aberdeen-based global consulting and engineering company Wood will help turn the hot desert sun of Oman into renewable energy for a ferrochrome production plant.
Waldorf Production boss says firm in the running for more deals
Waldorf Production’s chief executive has said the company remains hot on the trail of more acquisitions after inking a deal to buy stakes in the Catcher and Kraken fields from Cairn Energy.
North-east pump maker sees oil sector as stepping stone to renewables market
A north-east pump maker is hoping its entry into the oil and gas market will act as a stepping stone to renewables.
North Sea offers ‘excitement and upside’, Cairn boss says, despite asset sale
Cairn Energy’s chief executive said today that the UK North Sea still offered “excitement and upside” for exploration and production firms.
UK North Sea one of ‘hottest’ M&A markets globally, Wood Mackenzie analyst says
The blockbuster start to 2021 made by UK North Sea buyers looks set to continue with a further £3.6 billion of assets potentially changing hands by year-end, an analyst has said.
Cairn Energy selling stakes in North Sea fields to Waldorf as flurry of deals announced
Scottish oil company Cairn Energy has agreed to sell its stakes in the Catcher and Kraken fields in the North Sea to Waldorf Production for £330 million.
Chrysaor awards Fluor’s Stork North Sea asset integrity contract extension
Chrysaor has extended a contract with Stork, a Fluor company, for asset integrity services in the UK North Sea by two years.
Clarksons Port Services unveils quayside premises
Clarksons Port Services (CPS), an Aberdeen-based subsidiary of international shipping services company Clarksons, said yesterday it had moved into new, larger premises on Matthew’s Quay.
Neo Energy swoops for Zennor Petroleum in £450m deal
Neo Energy has continued its acquisition spree with a £450 million swoop for fellow private-equity backed North Sea oil firm Zennor Petroleum.
IWD 2021: Constructing a successful future
Despite an increased focus in recent years, the energy industry has consistently struggled to attract more women.
Vice-president named for new offshore wind division at Swire
Swire Energy Services (SES), of Aberdeen, has appointed Sabine Weth as vice-president of its new offshore wind division.
BP making permanent shift to flexible working, report says
BP has informed thousands of staff members they will not return to the office full-time when the pandemic lifts, a news report said.
Maersk Drilling wins $4.5m deal with Petrogas E&P Netherlands
Maersk Drilling has clinched a $4.5 million contract with Petrogas E&P Netherlands to provide the Maersk Resolute rig for a one-well job.
Energy industry: From boys’ club to equality and fairness
International Women's Day, taking place today (8th March), grew out of a 1908 women's march for better labour laws to become an event recognised by the United Nations. To celebrate, Energy Voice spoke with Simone Pizzolato, Forum Energy Technologies' commercial manager, about the changes in the energy industry in the past two decades.
Taskforce confident of decommissioning activity ramp-up despite apparent loan snub
The joint heads of a taskforce are “absolutely confident” the group’s work will help stimulate an imminent ramp-up in North Sea oil-well decommissioning activity.
What is the point of technology if no one uses it?
A sustainable future is closely linked to creating and adopting innovative technologies. These new products, services and ways of working may solve many of the challenges we face as individuals and as a society. However, to unlock the power of innovation, these technologies must be adopted and deployed. How we produce and consume energy is a critical element of a sustainable future.
Oil supply chain can ‘have cake and eat it’ despite fossil fuel export policy changes
An industry chief is optimistic that government policies axing support for fossil-fuel-related export activity still give scope for the oil sector to “have its cake and eat it”.
The danger of doing nothing
International Women’s Day is a great chance to celebrate my mother, wife, sister, daughter and all the women that have made a difference in my life. But for reasons I hope will become clear, I’m starting with a story about my Dad.
EVOL: Hurricane warning, Total’s energies and Doonies Farm
There’s a storm brewing over at Hurricane Energy with one of its major shareholders suggesting the board doesn’t have “skin in the game”. Crystal Amber says the relationship has “deteriorated dramatically,” so the EVOL team take this opportunity to dive into the potted history of the west of Shetland operator.
Aleron manager takes on Great Scottish Triathlon for local charity
Scott Munro, Technical Manager at Aleron Limited, specialists in complete ROV solutions, has created a new sporting challenge named, The Great Scottish Triathlon, to raise funds for local charity, Grampian Disability Sport.