Offshore Europe 2015: Master Flo builds its 100,000th choke valve
Valve specialist Master Flo reached a major milestone this month when it manufactured its 100,000th choke valve.
Offshore Europe 2015: ITF’s new drill string camera project could be a master blaster
A drill string camera that can carry out jet blasting during visual inspections could help operators cut rig time in half, according to its inventors.
Offshore Europe 2015: Craig International – oil buyers spend 85% of time on 15% of spend
Oil company buyers spend 85% of their time managing only 15% of their spend according to a new survey carried out by Aberdeen-based Craig Interational.
Sonardyne works closely with Total on Egina mega-project
French oil major Total, operator for the Egina oil field offshore Nigeria, has successfully installed acoustic specialist Sonardyne's Fusion 6G subsea positioning network to support its development of the $15billion project.
Autronica wins fire and gas detection systems contract with Statoil
Fire and security specialist Autronica will provide Statoil with equipment for its offshore operations in the Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea.
Offshore Europe 2015: Entier on track for strong growth in 2015
Scotland’s largest independent contract catering and support services company Entier has recorded strong growth as it celebrated its seventh year in business at Offshore Europe.
SeaZip expands fleet
SeaZip is to expand the number of specialised service vessels in its fleet to six, with an order for two Damen fast crew supplier (FCS) 2610 boats.
Offshore Europe 2015: Reflex Marine presents Frog-XT transfer device
Offshore crane access specialist Reflex Marine, is showing off its fully developed Frog-XT transfer device for the first time at Offshore Europe.
Shell stock cheapest in six years for buyers braving takeover doubts
It’s the cheapest opportunity in six years to be a shareholder in Europe’s largest oil and gas company.
Offshore Europe 2015: New Plexus wellhead system “safe enough for the Arctic”
The developer of a new kind of wellhead that was designed following the Deepwater Horizon tragedy said it is safe enough to operate in the Arctic.
Empyrean revenues up in first quarter of 2015
Empyrean Energy's revenues rose 15% in the year to March 31 to $16million, but profits dipped slightly to $5.12million.
Global SCS lands three Investors in People awards
Oil service company Global SCS has achieved a notable first in Scotland's energy industry by receiving three top Investors in People (IIP) awards.
Archer awarded contract extension with Apache
Operator Apache has exercised the first of two options to extend its existing contract with Archer for the provision of platform drilling services for another year.
Offshore Europe 2015: Plexus and Aquaterra to supply North Sea high pressure risers
Engineering services company Plexus has signed an agreement with fellow Aberdeen firm Aquaterra Energy to jointly supply High Pressure-High Temperature dual barrier marine risers in the North Sea.
Sound Oil on track in Italy
Sound Oil has confirmed that it is still on track for production from its Nervesa gas discovery in Italy by the end of the year.
Offshore Europe 2015: Costain graduate shortlisted for global award
A young process engineer from Aberdeen has been nominated as a finalist of the prestigious institute of chemical engineers (IChemE) global awards.
Metro II super-drillship offered for disposal as owner struggles
Deepsea Metro II, an ultra-deepwater drillship delivered in late 2011 and owned out of Norway, is looking for a new owner.
Jeremy Cresswell: Nessie set to make an appearance on the OE “Fringe”
A new type of budget-priced, simple, decommissioning semi-submersible is being developed by a veteran of the North Sea.
As predicted, Asia-Pac interests are out to corner global subsea construction market
Gradually . . . little bit by little bit . . . Asia-Pac companies are seeking and gaining control of the subsea construction market though, for now at least, the larger part remains under the control of Western companies, primarily European.
Offshore Europe: Burn the midnight oil
Be prepared.
Proserv Nautronix deal is vote of confidence for subsea sector
Proserv’s acquisition of Nautronix signals a vote of confidence in the subsea sector, according to energy sector corporate finance advisors Simmons & Company International.
Offshore Europe 2015: Industry gets boost from manufacturing and materials experts
Oil and gas firms are set to benefit from access to advanced capabilities that can cut costs and enhance materials used in the energy industry following a new agreement between teams of technology experts.
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Wintershall awards Odfjell $175million rig contract for Maria
Wintershall has awarded Odfjell Drilling's semi-submersible Deepsea Stavanger a $175million contract for the drilling of production wells on the Maria field in the Haltenbanken area of the North Sea.
Lloyd’s Register breaks ground at new energy HQ
Lloyd's Register's new energy headquarters in Aberdeen demonstrates its commitment to the UK sector, the company said today.