How Aberdeen Harbour’s leading lights were moved after 170 years
The historic lights guiding North Sea vessels into Aberdeen's harbour for almost two centuries have been restored.
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Richards quits as Dana Petroleum chief executive
Dana Petroleum chief executive Marcus Richards is to quit the company, it has been confirmed.
Tributes paid after father of top Scots businessman dies in accident at factory
One of Scotland’s top businessmen has been left “devastated” after his father died in a tragic accident at his north-east factory.
Deadline extended for Offshore Achievement Awards entries
The deadline for entries for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards (OAAs) has been extended to December 9.
Archer set to axe 200 jobs but Scots operations to escape worst of cuts
Oilfield service company Archer said yesterday it was to axe around 200 jobs across its global operations – including the UK – as part of a restructuring plan.
Japanese firm’s bid to build solar farm on moon – and beam power to earth
A Japanese engineering firm has revealed plans to turn the moon into a giant solar farm - and beam electricity to earth using lasers.
New MD for Maersk Training
Maersk Training has confirmed Stuart Cameron will be their new UK managing director, expanding his remit to include the company's operations in Aberdeen.
Father of top Aberdeenshire businessman dies after lorry accident
A man has died after being crushed by a lorry at a north-east industrial base.
Bail for final Greenpeace activist arrested over Arctic rig protest
The last of the Greenpeace activists arrested during a protest against drilling in the Arctic has been released on bail.
Npower to axe 1460 UK jobs
Energy giant npower has confirmed plans to cut 1,460 jobs under restructuring of its customer service activities, including outsourcing work to India.
Nixon to retire as Decom North Sea chief
The body representing the North Sea decommissioning industry is on the hunt for a new chief executive after the current incumbent announced plans to retire next year.
Aberdeen plans harbour expansion to ease access
An expansion of Aberdeen harbour into Nigg Bay will allow it to avoid the kind of access problems plaguing other ports around the UK, according to chief executive Colin Parker
Amec linked with bid for Foster Wheeler
Engineering and project management giant Amec is thought to be eyeing a takeover of Swiss rival Foster Wheeler.
Politics driving North Sea decommissioning push, says expert
A leading environmental consultant says the drive behind the North Sea decommissioning industry can be found in politics rather than economics.
Super Puma crash: MPs’ calls for public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety rejected
A UK Government minister has rejected calls from MPs for a full public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety as “premature”.
Joy as new Prospector 1 high-tech rig arrives at Invergordon
Employees at Prospector Offshore were celebrating last night after its £122.3million jack-up rig arrived safely at the Cromarty Firth after an arduous 5,000-mile journey.
Jee looks to increase staff by 110% with office move
Independent subsea engineering and training company Jee yesterday celebrated moving into bigger offices that will allow the firm to double to size of its Aberdeen workforce.
Aker ASA increases Aker Solutions stake
Norwegian holding firm Aker ASA has increased its stake in oil services group Aker Solutions to around 34%.
Taqa appoints McGuinty as company secretary
Abu Dhabi oil giant Taqa has appointed Michael T McGuinty as its new general counsel and company secretary.
Cut interest rates to drive green energy initiatives, Osborne urged
Chancellor George Osborne should inject new momentum into the Government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme by “radically” reducing interest rates charged on loans for home insulation and other improvements, a new report has said.
Scotland’s Future: Salmond vows no more oil tax raids
The Scottish Government has promised a “stable and predictable” fiscal regime for the North Sea with no plans to increase taxes on the oil industry.
Government does not know how much Piper Alpha inquiry cost
The UK Government has been forced to admit that it has kept no record of the cost of the groundbreaking public inquiry into the world’s worst offshore disaster.
MacLean Electrical expects record rise in turnover
Highland electrical distributor MacLean Electrical Group said it expects a record increase in turnover in the next 12 months after project delays hit profits in its most recent financial year.
Orion Group scoops top industry slot
Highland-based Orion Group has been named the top oil and gas sector recruitment firm.
Songa chairman quits as refinancing bid begins
The chairman of offshore drilling firm Songa has quit the company after it launched a refinancing bid to pay for its new rigs.