£6m deals for PWA-ProSep as it eyes 2014 growth
Oil and gas treatment firm PWA-ProSep says it is looking to continue its rapid growth after landing deals worth more than £6million this year.
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Renewables will uphold Aberdeen’s capital status, group claims
Scotland’s ambitious renewables targets will allow Aberdeen to maintain its status as the energy capital of Europe, even when the oil levels begin to decline, claims a renewables champion for the city’s energy group.
North Sea helicopter firm praise for units
Airbus Helicopters said it has delivered an “industry-leading” number of aircraft in the last year, having manufactured 497 units.
Jobs hope as Norwegian offshore firm iSurvey opens in Scotland
A Norwegian positioning services firm has invested £500,000 to establish an Aberdeen office with plans to create 30 jobs.
Super Puma FAI: Helicopter crash was ‘not survivable’, says investigator
The pilots of a Super Puma helicopter could do nothing to prevent it from crashing into the North Sea, an inquiry has heard.
Offshore Wind 2014: Weather forecasting key to renewables success, says Hill
Weather forecasting is at the start of all energy production, claims a veteran TV weatherman.
Lord Cullen to provide keynote for new Aberdeen oil and gas safety conference
The man who led the inquiry into the Piper Alpha disaster is to deliver the keynote address at a new conference looking at the human risk factors affecting the oil and gas industry.
Clutha lawyers want wider helicopter safety probe after Super Puma hearing
Lawyers representing some of the victims of a helicopter crash in GLasgow have called for a public inquiry into the safety of all commercial flights in the UK.
BP engineers fail in bid to get Macondo manslaughter charges dropped
Two former BP bosses will face involuntary manslaughter charges over the 2010 Macondo disaster after failing to have the case against them dropped.
Wärtsilä to open UK staff talks after confirming it will axe 1000 jobs
Power plant builder Wärtsilä is to axe around 1000 jobs around the world after weaker than expected profits.
North Atlantic Drilling raises $125m through IPO
Extreme conditions drilling firm North Atlantic Drilling has raised $125million after an initial public offering ahead of its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.
New vessels for Sentinel
Sentinel Marine has splashed out more than £43million on five new rugged sea vessels with a Malaysian manufacturer.
Super Puma FAI: ‘Discrepancies’ in technical records, says investigator
An air accidents investigator has told an inquiry that Bond Offshore Helicopters had not followed maintenance records “by the book” in the week leading up to a fatal crash involving one of the firm’s aircraft.
Former Taqa HR chief finds Aberdeen is great for entrepreneurs
Before 2008, not many people in the North Sea had even heard of Taqa, Abu Dhabi's water and electric company.
Offshore Wind 2014: Moray wind project decision due within weeks, reveals Ewing
The Scottish Government is set to decide whether a series of offshore wind projects proposed for the Moray Firth will get the go ahead in the next few weeks, energy minister Fergus Ewing has revealed.
Inquest date set for British victims of In Amenas gas plant terror attack
The inquest into the deaths of six Britons and a UK-based Columbian national who were killed when terrorists laid siege to an Algerian gas plant is expected to take place later this year.
Offshore Wind 2014: Finland keen to draw on Scots offshore expertise
Advanced Finnish technology could be a trading platform for Scotland's energy supply chain as the Scandinavian country looks to grow its wind sector, insists an industry specialist.
McClure to lead Dana Petroleum’s £1bn Western Isles project
Former Chevron business manager Hugh McClure is to oversee Dana Petroleum's £1bn Western Isles development after being named the firm's new director of capital development projects.
Plans to revamp Aberdeen city centre met with wide approval
Councillors from across the political divide in Aberdeen were largely supportive of the updated proposals revealed yesterday.
New focus for Reef Subsea as investment group takes control
Subsea specialsts Reef are set for new owners after Norwegian investment firm HitecVision bought out its previous partner in a £17million deal.
Scotland Decides: Major North Sea oil find could swing referendum
A leading economist has predicted that a major North Sea oil find in the next eight months could have an impact on the independence campaign.
Union chiefs back public inquiry calls over North Sea helicopter safety
Union bosses have backed calls for a full public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety amid fears that commercial factors influence whether a helicopter flies.
Scots offshore wind ‘left in limbo’ as developers slash annual investment
Scottish offshore wind development has been “left in limbo” with developers more than halving annual investment in the sector, according to Scottish Renewables.
Super Puma FAI: Copter crash cause may never be known, inquiry told
An air accidents investigator has said the reasons why a Super Puma helicopter’s gearbox suffered a “catastrophic” failure may never be known.
Family of In Amenas victim demand answers on eve of inquest
Relatives of a BP executive killed along with six Britons when terrorists laid siege to an Algerian gas plant hope an inquest will provide them with vital answers, their lawyers said.