New scheme to help firms turn waste into biofuel
A new organisation aiming to develop biofuel technology and services has been launched with £1.6million of investment.
Logistics firm reveals second deal this week
Aberdeen-based oil and gas logistics business Asco has announced its second deal this week after buying a minority stake in an American firm.
Engineering consultant hails performance of energy division
Design and engineering consultant W.S. Atkins said yesterday its energy division had continued to perform well despite falling turnover and profits in the wider group.
Billionaires agree £205m deal with BP
Oil giant BP has moved closer to tying up a deal with Russian firm Rosneft after its current partners in the country dropped their opposition to the agreement yesterday.
Employee ownership paying off for Accord
Aberdeen-based Accord Energy Solutions has more than trebled its turnover in only its second year of trading.
Energy firm in UHI tie-up to boost north apprenticeships
Energy giant SSE said yesterday it wanted to recruit hundreds of people in the north in the coming years after agreeing a partnership with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
£12m Oz contract for Asco
Oil and gas logistics firm Asco has signed a £12million deal for work in Australia.
ATS set for record year
Aberdeen-based Allied Training Services (ATS) said yesterday it was on course to achieve record turnover this year.
Diving support vessel is largest ship to visit port
Aberdeen harbour has welcomed its largest vessel after completing £5.2million of work to improve access.
Finance boss counting on experience
Although her career to date has ranged from the skilled art of tattie roguing to running a clothes shop, Victoria Gammie knew early on that a life in numbers was for her.
Petrofac in North Sea for long haul – finance chief
Petrofac will still be operating in the North Sea for decades to come, the international energy service giant's chief financial officer said yesterday.
Ferguson on Costa Concordia salvage mission
A north-east firm has sent one of its vessels to the Mediterranean to help salvage the stricken Costa Concordia cruise ship.
Billionaires ‘agree to offload TNK-BP stake’
A consortium of Russian billionaires has reportedly agreed to sell its stake in a joint venture with UK oil giant BP.
Bibby ROV deal to create north-east jobs
Aberdeen-based subsea installation firm Bibby Offshore said yesterday it would create 40-plus jobs after signing a contract worth more than £25million.
Atlas adds experienced director
Aberdeen-based training and learning specialist Atlas said yesterday that Kevin Short had joined the company as sales director.
Firm helping in piracy fight
Technology designed to help international shipping firms in their fight against pirates has been developed by a north-east firm.
Energy North eyes opening
The trade body which represents energy companies in the Highlands and islands will meet operators and service companies in the north-east next week.
Subsea specialist on north-east recruitment drive
Engineering and training firm Jee said yesterday it wanted to create 40 jobs at its north-east base as part of future growth plans.
Tax relief filters through to buoy up oil and gas industry
Confidence is returning to North Sea oil and gas investors as the UK Government introduces more tax breaks for the industry, according to a new report.
Energy firm right on target
Aberdeen energy consultant Xodus Group is on course to nearly double turnover this year thanks to international expansion.
Subsea firm completes £1m project
An Aberdeen subsea firm has completed a seabed clearance project west of Shetland.
Two named directors
Offshore safety and survival training firm Falck Nutec has appointed two new directors to its board.
Subsea 7 signs £185m deal with oil giant
Offshore engineering firm Subsea 7 has signed a £185million contract extension with BP for work west of Shetland.
Energy achievers recognised
Oil and gas and renewables firms from across the Highlands and islands were celebrating after the Energy North Awards last night.
Hydro-power developer in north move
A Scottish hydro-power developer has opened an office in Inverness as part of plans to expand in the Highlands.