National Grid promotes Pettigrew to executive director
UK power transmission company National Grid appointed John Pettigrew as its executive director, effective on April 1.
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Cairn Energy founder Sir Bill Gammell to retire from board
The founder of Scots oil explorer Cairn Energy - Sir Bill Gammel - is set to step down from his role as non-executive chairman of the company later this year.
3Sun wins £10million funding for expansion
Energy services group 3Sun has been awarded £10million funding from the Business Growth Fund to expand its operations in the UK and Europe.
Students hope for race win with sixth car
A team of north-east students are preparing to take pole position at one of the greatest race tracks in the world later this year.
Treasury tax threat for UK offshore industry
Anger is growing within the UK offshore industry including among vessel owners and drilling contractors over the Treasury's (HMT) bareboat charter taxation plan which, by its own admission will load additional costs on to the North Sea.
PSS launches engineering consultancy
Aberdeen-based safety systems design specialist Process Safety Solutions has launched an engineering consultancy division.
Collaboration key to North Sea success, claims energy boss
Energy service firms operating in the North Sea need to work more collaboratively to survive in the future, according to the UK chief of Stork Technical Services.
Port of Montrose invests £6m in new berths
The Angus maritime gateway, Montrose, is in the throes of an overhaul that is progressively creating a port for the 21st century.
UK North Sea – what might 2014 bring?
Seven E&A wells are active on the UKCS - five up on this time last month, albeit one was a re-spud - with three exploration and four appraisal wells.
EU fishing boss slams renewables “gold rush”
Europe’s fishing boss has criticised the race to build offshore wind and wave energy schemes – saying it has already become a “frenzied gold rush”.
“He will be sorely missed” – family’s tribute to oil worker who fell from Taqa’s Harding platform
The oil worker who plunged from North Sea platform to his death has been named.
DNV GL claims top risk award
DNV GL has won the Risk Management Consultancy of the Year award at this year Global Risk Awards.
Subsea 7 secures $75million Hebron deal
Sunbsea engineering firm Subsea 7 has been awarded a $75million (£44.9million) deal for construction services on the Hebron oilfield, offshore Canada.
Energy firms found to hold £400million of ex-customers money
Ofgem has called on energy suppliers to return money to former customers after finding that the companies hold more than £400 million in credit from closed accounts.
ATR aims to double turnover with new directors
Aberdeen-based ATR Group has appointed three new directors to spearhead a drive to double turnover in the next three years.
North Sea’s potential hindered by tax, claims oil boss
An international oil boss has claimed that the North Sea can no longer compete with the rest of the world – because of George Osborne’s tax regime.
Houston hoping for new business ties from Aberdeen linkup
A Texas business district is looking to lure in new Granite City partners in an annual business linkup event.
Police probe North Sea worker’s fatal fall
The death of a worker who plunged from a North Sea oil platform is being investigated by police and safety experts.
Transocean sees profits tumble in Macondo-bill marked year
Offshore drilling services provider Transocean reported a 49% drop in its fourth quarter profits due to increased costs and lower fleet utilisation.
Worker dies after falling from Taqa platform
An oil worker has fallen overboard and died at Taqa's Harding platform in the UK North Sea.
New industry engagement team launched to support offshore workforce
A new industry engagement team has been launched to support the offshore workforce.
Rockhopper Exploration appoints new CFO
Oil and gas exploration firm Rockhopper Exploration has appointed Stewart MacDonald its new chief financial officer.
Senergy to cut jobs as it moves to meet changes in market
Energy services firm Senergy is set to cut 30 jobs to meet changing market demand.
Changes at Taqa as CEO leaves
Middle East oil firm Taqa announced a change at the top yesterday, saying Carl Sheldon was quitting the chief executive’s role he has held for six years.
Hydro Group set to exhibit at Texas event
Underwater subsea solutions firm Hydro Group is hoping to expand its presence in the US energy market as it readies to showcase its products at the Subsea Tieback Forum and Exhibition in San Antionio in March.