Lamprell warns of revenue dip despite return to profit
The chairman of rig builders Lamprell has hailed the company's return to the black after turning round heavy losses from 2012 - but said work still needed to be done to rebuild the firm.
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Job lands pigging board role
A north-east engineering boss is to join the board of directors for the pigging industry.
Unconventional Gas 2014: UK needs green light, says IGas boss
A green light to appraisal programmes is the only step Britain needs to take to explore its full shale gas potential, one of the industry's top figures has claimed.
How Qatar’s Muslim Brotherhood support could supper $8bn oil deal
Plans by US oil firm Occidental for an $8billion sell-off of its operations in the Middle East could be derailed by political tensions in the Gulf.
Brazil contract biggest win yet for Proserv
Energy services company Proserv has won its largest contract yet – a £24million subsea deal with an unnamed client in Brazil.
North Sea output increase not enough to prevent EnQuest profits drop
The firm behind the giant Kraken project has seen profits fall despite a 6% increase in its North Sea output after a hike in production costs.
UK could face brownouts if capacity auction is delayed, warns National Grid
A delay of more than a few months to the UK’s planned auction of back-up power capacity may hold up construction of new power plants and trigger brownouts, according to the National Grid.
‘Inflated’ Scots oil revenues face further scrutiny
The Scottish Government is facing renewed calls to update “inflated” figures on oil production.
Fuel system suspected in latest North Sea helicopter scare
Initial investigations into a mid-air engine failure on a North Sea helicopter suggest air in its fuel system was to blame.
Unconventional Gas 2014: Communication fears for industry
The UK onshore sector faces a "communication challenge" in addressing public concerns before it can reap benefits from shale gas development, key industry figures agreed.
Unconventional Gas 2014: Nothing alien about shale, insists Webb
Development of onshore gas is not an alien concept to the UK energy industry, believes the boss of an oil and gas body.
New base for Helix Well Ops after expansion
Aberdeen-based Helix Well Ops has moved to new premises after undergoing major expansion over the last five years.
Centrica snaps up Irish energy firm
UK energy group Centrica has snapped up an Irish gas and electricity supply from the country’s state-owned provider as part of a £920million deal.
Six-year extension to Sendje Berge deal for BW Offshore
BW Offshore has finally secured a long-term deal for its floating production vessel Sendje Berge after months of wrangling.
Costain lands National Grid upgrade deal
Engineering group Costain has landed a major deal to provide front end design and management work for the National Grid’s plans to upgrade infrastructure.
North Sea growth not enough to prevent Taqa losses
North Sea operator Taqa took a big hit on US production to post a £416million loss for 2013 - despite seeing output from its UK assets rise.
Shetland oil hub set for new airport terminal
The operator of the north’s airports is to unveil multimillion-pound plans to build a new terminal at Sumburgh Airport in Shetland.
Key oil route remains shut after barge accident
More than a 10th of America's oil refining capacity has been cut off after a weekend oil spill left the Houston Ship Channel closed.
Palantir Solutions becomes Shell’s software pick
Aberdeen-based Palantir Solutions has struck a deal with Shell for the provision of business planning software for the company’s global operations.
Greenpeace stages new Arctic rig protest on 25th anniversary of Exxon Valdez
Greenpeace activists have marked the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill by staging another protest on a Russian Arctic oil rig.
Offshore worker’s app idea to keep in touch with friends
An Aberdeen offshore worker hopes a new app created to let him arrange time with his friends could become an industry standard for oil and gas staff.
Campaign aims to limit impact of HS2 on north
North-east transport bosses believe lobbying efforts to help mitigate the impact on the region of the UK Government’s high-speed rail scheme are progressing well.
Kentz eyes increased growth after 12% profits rise
Engineering group Kentz says it expects an even better 2014 after seeing profits rise by 12% for 2013.
Sinopec to push ahead with foreign investment drive as profits rise
Sinopec said it will push ahead this year with a government-driven agenda to open up state-controlled industries, as China’s energy companies search for private capital.
Government rejects call for North Sea national insurance delay
Industry calls for a delay in the imposition of a 13.8% national insurance rate for North Sea workers has been rejected by the UK Government, according to KPMG in Aberdeen.