Sodexo retains safety award for 14th year
Global caterer and facility manager Sodexo said yesterday it had won a national safety award for the 14th year in a row.
Highland entrepreneur recognised by Scots peers
Highland entrepreneur Roy MacGregor was named one of Scotland's top businessmen at the Institute of Directors' annual awards last night.
Webb picks up accolade for significant achievement
Top energy-sector companies and individuals were celebrated last night at the annual Offshore Achievement Awards.
Well expert unfazed by profit slump
The UK well-intervention arm of oilfield service business Aker Solutions has reported a drop in profits, despite rising demand at home and abroad.
Legend Fergie was my first boss
No matter which walk of life they come from, most people will have a mentor early in their career who passes on knowledge and experience.
North Sea developments in pipeline
Scottish oil explorer Cairn Energy said yesterday the UK Government would be asked to approve work at two major North Sea fields before the end of the year.
Major jobs boost as energy giant looks to North Sea
The North Sea was given another jobs boost yesterday as Norwegian energy giant Statoil said it wanted to employ 1,000 people out of Aberdeen within four years.
BG says Everest East production on stream
Oil and gas operator BG Group said yesterday it had started production from a UK North Sea field.
Ramco wants to ramp up workforce
Energy service business Ramco Oil Services said yesterday it wanted to add to its workforce after changing hands in a £30million deal.
Norwegians plan permanent base
Statoil said it hoped to find a permanent base for its Aberdeen employees by the end of the year.
Employee-owned model key to oil and gas service firm’s success
Like many north-east oil and gas service businesses, Accord Energy Solutions is young but enjoying rapid growth.
Outlook improving for Premier
Oil and gas operator Premier Oil is expected to shrug off recent exploration disappointments this year, with plans for at least 14 new wells.
‘Record-breaking year’ for Atlantic
Oil and gas operator Atlantic Petroleum said yesterday it had enjoyed a record-breaking year, with both profits and turnover rising.
Subsea 7 chief hails strong pipeline of offshore work
Offshore engineering firm Subsea 7 said yesterday high investment activity in the North Sea and west of Shetland helped to boost both turnover and profits in 2012.
Quad 204 awards worth over £1bn
Oil giant BP said yesterday it had now signed deals worth more than £1billion for a huge project west of Shetland after agreeing another multimillion-pound contract.
Prosafe wins £92m Montrose area accommodation vessel deal
Offshore service group Prosafe has won a £92million deal to provide an accommodation vessel for a major North Sea project.
Subocean payout
Administrators for a collapsed north-east renewable-energy firm have repaid ordinary creditors more than they expected.
Hydrasun base hosts SDI visit
The Brazilian base of Aberdeen energy service company Hydrasun played host to Scottish firms on a trade mission to the South American country yesterday.
Scots team still has much to play for
One of the team which has built Xodus into an international energy consultant is Graeme Rogerson, who initially planed to pursue a career as an architect.
Bright sparks show bent for technology
More than 200 pupils from across the north met in Inverness yesterday to show off their engineering and science skills.
Wood Group buoyed by profits leap
Wood Group enjoyed a jump in profits in 2012, thanks to increased spending from oil and gas operators worldwide.
Global outlook spurs Simmons
Aberdeen and the surrounding areas has built up a reputation as a hub for oil and gas service businesses over the years and Mike Beveridge believes the expertise in professional services is no exception.
Diving centre’s training cash boost
A Highland subsea diver training facility has received a £130,000 grant to train commercial divers.
RWE puts energy exploration arm up for sale
German energy firm RWE said yesterday it had put its oil and gas exploration unit up for sale in a move that could rake in billions of pounds for its drive to cut debt. RWE had previously said it only wanted to sell parts of the unit, called Dea, which accounted for 23% of the group's operating profits in 2012.
Bulging overseas order book pushes PSS ahead
An Aberdeen-based oil and gas service business is predicting a doubling of growth in each of the next five years on the back of growing overseas orders.