Expro investigating bribery claims
Oilfield service firm Expro has launched an investigation into claims some of its employees paid bribes.
Foreign focus on North Sea ‘good for UK firms’
Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said yesterday that foreign investment in the North Sea would help UK oil and gas service firms to export their expertise.
Aker predicting rise in North Sea investment
Oilfield service group Aker Solutions said yesterday that strong North Sea activity had helped to boost turnover by more than 50%.
Petrofac wins Iraq contract worth £63m
Petrofac said yesterday it had won its first offshore operations deal in Iraq.
Helix Well Ops crewing up after fleet expansion
Aberdeen-based Helix Well Ops said yesterday it would recruit 60 people after adding a third vessel to its fleet.
North Sea investment-dip fears unfounded – Petrofac
Energy service giant Petrofac said yesterday it expected demand to remain strong in the North Sea after a string of contract wins in the region.
Bankruptcy filing ‘on cards’ for US operator
ATP Oil and Gas is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy.
‘Almost £3bn’ invested in Scots projects
Nearly £3billion has been invested in renewable-energy projects in Scotland in less than four years, according to an industry body.
Office move will allow ADC to double workforce
Aberdeen Drilling Consultants (ADC) is moving into larger headquarters and plans to double its 60-strong workforce.
Romar taking big step into Far East
North-east oilfield service company Romar International said yesterday it had signed a two-year deal to sell its products in the Far East.
CNR output restricted by unplanned maintenance shutdowns
Oil and gas company Canadian Natural Resources (CNR) said yesterday its North Sea production had slumped because of shutdowns at key fields.
Aberdeen-based ICR adds Moss Mechanical to group
Aberdeen-based energy service group ICR Integrity said yesterday it had made its second acquisition in less than a year.
Firm secures £3m to boost global plans
Energy service business ROVOP said yesterday it had received more than £3million of funding to move into international markets.
SCI expanding into Middle East market
North-east firm Survival Craft Inspectorate (SCI) said it would open a base in the Middle East as part of international expansion plans.
Boom time for AquaTerra
Rope-access specialist AquaTerra Solutions said yesterday it had won contracts worth more than £4million in recent months.
Expanding oil and gas horizons
The trade body representing Highland energy firms has unveiled plans to gain a bigger share of the Aberdeen oil and gas market.
Global expansion no flight of fancy
For a family firm which started life as an idea discussed over Sunday dinner, Survivex has had a good debut year.
Aberdeen firm looking to double by 2015
Fast-growing service business Aquatic Engineering and Construction said yesterday it wanted to double annual turnover to £60million by 2015.
Job boost after £1.4bn Cygnus gets go ahead
Dozens of jobs will be created in the north and north-east after three energy operators give final approval to a £1.4billion North Sea development today.
Hundreds of new jobs as £5million funds growth
Offshore catering and service firm Entier said yesterday it expected to double its workforce in the next five years after securing £5million of funding.
Optimism over year’s results
Energy services company Senergy has said it expected improved performance in the current financial year thanks to rising exploration and production spend worldwide.
Oil event to draw industry heavyweights
About 1,000 energy leaders from across the world will meet in Aberdeen next month to discuss the growing heavy-oil industry.
Move ensures CVS has plenty room for growth
A north-east oil and gas service firm has moved into new headquarters more than 10 times the size of its previous base.
ICR in linkup Down Under
Aberdeen-based energy service group ICR Integrity has formed a joint venture with an Australian firm.
North-east pair given SLF cash injection
A pair of north-east energy service businesses have taken a share of £5million of funding to spur on growth plans.