Marine service firm looking to add nearly 60 workers
Aberdeen-based DOF Subsea UK plans to increase its workforce by nearly half as it aims for bigger projects in the coming years.
Balmoral boss hails evolution of industry
THE chairman and managing director of Balmoral Group says he is extremely optimistic the north-east will reap the benefits of the oil and gas industry for years to come.
Offshore safety ‘must be simpler’
A health and safety boss at oil giant Shell yesterday called for equipment and training given to North Sea workers to be simplified.
North Sea production entering a new era
Oil production in the North Sea is entering a new era, a senior executive at an international oil and gas service firm said at the Offshore Europe exhibition yesterday.
Olympian issues challenge to visitors
Triple Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy was at Offshore Europe yesterday.
North Sea reserves still a prize asset
The UK could gain an extra £787billion if we maximise production of our oil and gas reserves, an Aberdeen-based industry leader said yesterday.
Salmond visit likely to be brief
FIRST Minister Alex Salmond will be at Offshore Europe today, but is expected to leave by late morning.
North Sea helicopters safe to fly – oil chiefs
A leading oil industry organisation yesterday insisted all safety requirements will be met in the wake of the North Sea helicopter crash which killed 16 people.
Taskforce set up to address issues after Super Puma crash
A taskforce has been set up by the oil and gas industry to address the issues the sector faces following the North Sea helicopter crash which killed 16 people.
Taskforce set up to address issues after Super Puma crash
A taskforce has been set up by the oil and gas industry to address the issues the sector faces following the North Sea helicopter crash which killed 16 people.
Mexican leader heading north to bolster oil ties
The president of Mexico will visit Aberdeen today to strengthen links between the oil-rich Latin American country and the north-east.
Pledge over safety of offshore workers
OIL bosses have underlined their commitment to health and safety at a meeting of more than 80 business leaders.
Oil firms could quit North Sea if there is no tax relief, MPs warned
Oil industry leaders warned yesterday that companies could quit the North Sea for good if the UK Government did not provide immediate tax relief.