OTC 2013: Video – Fergus Ewing MSP in Houston
Fergus Ewing MSP, Scotland's Energy Minister, speaks to Energy Voice about his trip to Houston for this year's Offshore Technology Conference.
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Cutting the historical umbilical cord
FTSE 250-listed Enquest cut its last tie to co-founding parent Petrofac when it took over full legal guardianship of its offshore projects last month.
Rock-solid foundation for career path
Geophysicist Thurza Frenz has successfully turned a schoolgirl interest in geology into a career hunting for oil beneath the seabed.
Atlas placement eye-opener for Greg
Greg Morrison, age 14, from Mastrick, has just laid an early career foundation by successfully completing a week's work experience at oil and gas training company Atlas.
Lawyer to look into cash bribe ‘rumour’
A top European lawyer has been appointed to investigate claims that the boss of the firm behind the Aberdeen Bay windfarm took a bribe.
Windfarm CEO faces probe over ‘bribe’ claims
The boss of the company behind controversial plans for a huge offshore windfarm near Aberdeen is being investigated over claims he took a cash bribe during a takeover deal.
Helping hand to fill gap
Firms from the US will share solutions to the skills-gap problem at a breakfast during the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.
Ferrari drove me to succeed
Fraser Innes, the CEO of Paradigm Group, talks to the Press and Journal about his 30 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.
Sechin visits Granite City
President of Russian energy giant Rosneft Igor Sechin has been in Aberdeen to visit GE Offshore’s production facilities in the city.
Big pay rise for Bseisu
North Sea operator EnQuest said yesterday chief executive Amjad Bseisu received remuneration of £909,000 last year, up from £730,000 in 2011.
Bosses told to grow their own workers
The head of north-east engineering firm Ace Winches has called on fellow business leaders to invest in youth to help to address the region’s skill shortages.
Oil and gas: ‘Critical shortage’ of skilled workers
Iain McMillan, director of CBI Scotland, called for improvements to careers advice services for young people to plug the gap in the future.
Orion adds to top team
Inverness firm Orion Group said it had appointed a new chief operating officer for the Americas and west Africa.
Fair just the job for students
Students from across the north-east will get a chance to meet recruiters eager to hire the best and brightest talent later this month.
BP attack tribute
BP bosses and shareholders paid tribute yesterday to the workers killed in an al Qaida-linked terrorist attack at its gas plant in Algeria.
Virgin keen to add more Heathrow flights north of the border
Virgin Atlantic said yesterday it would consider further Scottish flights to Heathrow if landing slots become available at the busy London terminal.
Cresent appointment
International energy service company Cresent has appointed Owen Chappell as a non-executive director.
Wage deal averts strike
A strike which would have disrupted operations at 20 North Sea platforms has been called off by Norwegian trade unions.
BG Group bosses waive bonuses
The head of BG Group and other top bosses at the UK oil and gas operator have waived their performance bonuses for last year because of the company’s weakened position.
Oil and gas training poll
A quarter of oil and gas workers feel held back by their employer because of a lack of training, a survey found.
Wages dispute triggered standoff at oil region in Iraq
An armed standoff between angry Iraqi villagers and an offshore oil company was triggered by a wage row.
ThinkPR appointment
Energy-focused public relations and marketing consultant thinkPR has appointed a new account director, Laura Anderson, above.
North-east hostages safe as Kurdistan stand-off ends peacefully
A stand-off between angry Iraqi villagers and one of the world’s biggest offshore companies has ended peacefully.
RSE recognises Sir Ian’s outstanding contributions
North-east entrepreneur Sir Ian Wood has gained further recognition for an outstanding contribution to business and commerce in Scotland.