ATR gets wired into deal
Global plant, lifting and tool-rental specialist ATR said yesterday it had signed a deal to supply wire and rope products to North Sea customers.
Total aims to top 3m barrels
French oil firm Total is banking on a string of African projects to help fuel a 25% rise in output over five years.
Acquisition trail takes Asco on Canadian buying spree
Oil and gas logistics firm Asco said yesterday it had bought three Canadian oilfield service businesses.
Red Spider completes project in west Africa
Aberdeenshire energy service firm Red Spider Technology said yesterday it had completed its first contract in west Africa using a new product.
Chinese partner adds financial clout
Chinese investment in the North Sea was a long time coming; no activity for decades then two deals on the same day.
Premier signs up Adil for work on Solan
Energy consultant Adil said yesterday it had signed a £15million deal to support a major project west of Shetland.
North-east presence ‘to double sales’
Oil and gas engineering company Aquaterra Energy has revealed plans to double revenue from its business in the north-east.
Phuel invests in US base
Phuel Oil Tools said yesterday it had invested more than £300,000 in a facility in the US to meet growing international demand.
Stork adding to fleet after £10m of deals
Stork Technical Services said yesterday its Aberdeen-based subsea division had signed contracts worth a combined £10million in recent months.
Energy-sector firm casting net wider
As the oil and gas industry's skill shortages continue, many firms are looking to other sectors to plug the gap.
EFC seeking new recruits
Oil and gas service firm EFC Group said yesterday it planned to recruit 10 people after opening a base in Moray.
Environmental consultant sets sights on global growth
An Orkney-based environmental consultant said yesterday it was eyeing expansion across the world.
BP breakthrough can get more oil from Clair
Energy giant BP said yesterday technology it had worked on for 10 years could yield an extra 42million barrels of oil at a huge field west of Shetland.
Global sees sales and profits climb
Scottish oil and gas contracting and service company Global Energy Group said yesterday its turnover had increased by nearly 50% during a busy year.
Offshore safety plea to Brussels
European Union-wide rules on offshore health and safety could lead oil and gas companies into a "legal nightmare", a committee in Brussels will be told today.
Axis seeking to staff-up new division
Aberdeen company Axis Well Technology said yesterday it planned to recruit 20 people after adding a new division to its business.
Petrofac hails record intake of graduates in Aberdeen
Energy service giant Petrofac said yesterday it had welcomed its largest intake of graduates in Aberdeen.
EV takes stake in Halfwave
Venture-capital firm Energy Ventures (EV) has announced an investment of more than £7.5million in a pipeline-inspection company.
Eland aiming to make swift progress
North-east oil explorer Eland Oil and Gas made its debut on the stock market yesterday, with first day trading valuing it at about £135million.
Capita to boost north-east workforce after £1.5m win
Occupational health service provider Capita aims to recruit 20 people in Aberdeen after winning a £1.5million contract.
Forum on Chinese power grid in the pipeline
An event focused on how to integrate energy sources and keep the lights on in China will be held next month.
£9.6bn Nexen move under review
The Canadian government has started a formal review of China National Offshore Oil Corporation's (CNOOC) proposed £9.6billion takeover of Nexen.
Hunting geared up for strong year
Oil service firm Hunting said yesterday it expected growing momentum in North Sea activity to contribute to another strong year for the company.
Downhole recognised again
North-east oilfield equipment provider Downhole Products has been presented with a Queen's Award for Enterprise.
Cairn getting more active in North Sea after recent deals
Scottish oil explorer Cairn Energy said yesterday it planned to drill up to 15 wells in the North Sea before the end of next year.