‘Opportunities’ in US for Scottish oil companies
THE chief executive of Energy North is back from a Scottish Development International (SDI) trade mission to Louisiana and Houston in the US.
Bristow invests in new helicopter simulator
Bristow Helicopters said yesterday it had invested around £4million in a third flight simulator for its Aberdeen training facility.
Nominees wanted for subsea awards
ENERGY industry body Subsea UK is urging companies and individuals to nominate outstanding achievements and be considered for the 2012 Subsea Business Awards.
Milestone as wavepower device sets off for Orkney
SCOTTISHPOWER Renewables' new P2 Pelamis wave-power device has set sail for the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
Growth strategy paying off for First Oil Expro
FIRST Oil Expro, part of multimillionaire Aberdeen businessman Ian Suttie's First Oil group, saw its pre-tax profits jump to £12.16million in the year to April 30, from £10.46million the year before, according to latest accounts released by Companies House.
Offshore platform’s living quarters branded as claustrophobic by HSE
A HEALTH and safety inspector said yesterday the cramped living conditions on an oil platform off the coast of Aberdeen were some of the worst he had seen.
Energy giants sign up to £100m business park
THREE oil and gas industry giants have signed up to a proposed £100million business park in Aberdeen - a move they say will safeguard 1,200 jobs and pave the way for the creation of many more.
Talisman staff suffer lack of privacy, says safety report
AN OIL company will today launch a fight against claims that staff working on one of its offshore platforms suffer from a lack of privacy.
SNP’s renewable targets criticised
AN ENGINEERING industry body has criticised the Scottish Government's "over-ambitious" renewable energy target and warned it would lead to rising fuel bills.
Developers forced to revise energy plan guidelines after complaints
Architects have criticised planning guidelines drawn up for a massive energy scheme, which is expected to radically transform the north-east economy.
Green energy ‘will only flourish
Scotland's renewable energy industry will only flourish if the country remains part of the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron said yesterday.
Energy prize still achievable – PwC
Aberdeen can reap the benefits from an extra £376billion of oil and gas revenue, given the right funding, investment, tax regime and public/private-sector collaboration in the North Sea, a new report says today.
Minister defends cuts to subsidies for solar power
ENERGY Secretary Chris Huhne insisted yesterday the UK Government was forced to slash popular solar electricity subsidies to stop domestic bills rocketing.
Gamesa delays on Dundee investment decision
The fate of a major renewables investment remains unclear after Spanish energy giant Gamesa broke a self-imposed deadline on deciding whether to locate in Dundee or at a rival port in England.
RSPB Scotland supports Trump in objecting to offshore windfarm
Conservation charity RSPB Scotland has joined Donald Trump in objecting to plans for an offshore windfarm near Aberdeen.
Independence debate ‘likely to deter investment in renewables’
One of the world's biggest banks has warned its clients about the dangers of investing in renewable energy projects in Scotland.
Salmond hails Taqa investment in North Sea
UK North Sea investment worth an estimated £630million was hailed by First Minister Alex Salmond yesterday during a visit to the Middle East.
RBG adds intervention craft to fleet
ABERDEEN energy service company RBG said yesterday it had added two dive-intervention craft (ICs) to its subsea fleet after a £2million investment.
ICoTA names five award finalists
OIL and gas body the Intervention and Coiled Tubing Association (ICoTA) has named the finalists for an award which recognises the technological achievements of oil and gas firms.
Harbour links up with major energy firm
A major marine energy developer is forging links with Scrabster Harbour Trust in what is the first formal sign of the port's involvement in the fledgling industry.
Global Energy sells stakes in Labtech, OEME
Global Energy Group has sold its stakes in Labtech Services and OIL Engineering Middle East (OEME) to a company in the United Arab Emirates.
Romar to recruit after Shell contract win
ABERDEENSHIRE oilfield service company Romar International is looking to add to its workforce after securing a substantial contract from Shell UK.
Oil giant helps put disabled in saddle
DISABLED young people in the far north will be able to go horseback riding now thanks to the generosity of two oil companies.
Damning verdict on Claymore
SAFETY chiefs shut a North Sea platform once linked to Piper Alpha over fears that not enough action was being taken to prevent an explosion, the Press and Journal can reveal.
Cuts on way for solar power subsidies
The UK Government is set to announce plans to reduce subsidies for household solar electricity this week -- with fears the payments could be slashed by half.