Petrofac makes massive subsea construction commitment
Sharjah-based contractor Petrofac has taken many in the offshore industry by surprise with its decision to step into the deepwater projects market by ordering a sophisticated construction ship.
All News
Rig rates go into reverse as drilling markets soften
It looks as if the global offshore rig market is starting to come off the boil after five years or so of burgeoning rates, especially for high-spec new deepwater tonnage.
MP reveals he took on energy committee role after Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
When a north-east MP was thrust into the centre of one of last year’s biggest political rows, only a handful of people knew that his life had recently changed forever.
Sparrows boss Sedge announces his departure
Exclusive: The boss of a top oil and gas engineering services firm has announced plans to stand down.
Strong subsea market buoyant across all regions but danger lurks ahead for some
Challenges will come from tightness in supply chain coupled with a huge 'inexperienced talent problem', Douglas-Westwood chief executive Andrew Reid tells Jeremy Cresswell.
Report reveals Big Oil graduate demand falling
Graduate recruitment in the UK has almost recovered from the 2007 recession, with vacancies set to hit a seven-year high, according to High Fliers market research.
Familiar face Keith Wallace is back in offshore game
This month, February 1 to be precise, shiny new Costain Upstream was formally launched, with Keith Wallace at the helm.
Not quite magic: From plastic plague to liquid fuel
Researchers in India have developed a relatively low-temperature process to convert certain kinds of plastic waste into liquid fuel as a way to reuse discarded plastic bags.
Young technician of the year’s recipe for success: Commitment, courage to challenge and continuous improvement
James Gladden of BG Group won the Young Technician of the Year category at the 2013 Oil & Gas UK Awards. Here he tells us why he joined the North Sea industry and why it could be a brilliant choice for those of you who are looking to make your first step into business and industry.
Targeting talent effectively … Subsea UK’s cool toolkit
Subsea UK has developed a "toolkit" to help companies grow their own talent as the industry faces a massive shortfall of people.
Harkand boss predicts 150-plus new jobs this year
Launched at Subsea Expo 2013, subsea contractor Harkand says it has experienced exceptional growth in the last 12 months as it seeks to become a leading brand in subsea inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM) and light construction for the oil and gas industry worldwide.
Profits up at oil tycoon’s First Tech group
Profits have soared at group of small firms belonging to multimillionaire Ian Suttie.
Scotvalve HQ opened after £10m investment
Petrofac has unveiled the completion of a £10million investment in its specialist machining and hydrostatic testing operation.
Yes vote would be ‘fatal’ for North Sea oil and gas, warns Fallon
Exclusive: The UK’s energy minister has warned that Scottish independence would be “absolutely fatal” for the North Sea oil and gas industry. Watch our video interview here.
Peterhead CCS contract could be signed within weeks
The UK’s energy minister is hoping to sign off a contract for advanced design work on a carbon capture and storage plant at Peterhead power station in February.
SUBC makes Brazilian move
A Scots subsea firm has signed a deal to provide equipment and courses to Brazil's growing oil industry.
All clear for Sellafield after radiation alert scare
The Sellafield nuclear site is being operated at “reduced manning levels“ following “the detection of elevated levels of radioactivity”.
Ardersier hoping for ‘rebirth’ with renewables after council go-ahead
An iconic Scots port has been given the backing of council chiefs over plans to turn its former oil fabrication yard into base for the renewable energy industry.
Cassidy named new Bilfinger inspection chief
Oil industry services firm Bilfinger Salamis UK has appointed Kevin Cassidy as its new inspection director
Marchant named as new Wood Group chairman
Former SSE chief executive Ian Marchant has been named as the new chairman of oil services giant John Wood Group.
Crew evacuated from Gulf of Mexico rig after well runs out of control
Safety crews are battling to regain control of a Gulf of Mexico well after an accident off the Louisiana coast late last night.
Last-ditch bid to link Fraserburgh to £750m Energetica project
A last-ditch attempt has been made to connect Fraserburgh with a massive energy project which is expected to revolutionise the north-east economy.
Scotland Decides: Government accused of ‘squandering’ oil wealth
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has claimed Scotland’s oil wealth has been “squandered” for decades and described a decision not to set up an oil fund as a “huge error”.
Super Puma crash survivor’s fury at lack of safety gear briefing
A man who escaped a fatal helicopter crash yesterday spoke for the first time about his ordeal.
Safety representatives get chance to attend SPE conference for free
Energy industry safety representatives are being given the chance to attend a major new conference for free after later this year.