British Consul Karen Bell said there is "massive opportunity" for companies to take advantage of the lower oil price and bid for new business with firms.
Energy Voice has launched its latest sector research campaign aimed at uncovering opportunities in a low oil price environment.
The Houston real estate market has seen a decrease in ex-pats looking to enter the rental market in Texas, according to a leading realtor.
Energy Voice has launched its latest sector research campaign aimed at uncovering industry opportunities in a low oil price environment.
The oil and gas industry could save itself millions of pounds by migrating IT services to the cloud - and the TalkTalk factor may have helped focus the minds of senior executives about just how safe their own systems are from cyber attack.
Organisers of Europe’s largest biennial oil and gas industry event have appointed a new conference chair for SPE Offshore Europe 2017 in Aberdeen.
Energy Voice has launched its latest sector research campaign aimed at uncovering industry opportunities in a low oil price environment.
OTC 2016 takes place in Houston from May 2-5 against one of the toughest periods facing the energy sector in a generation.
A duo of Norwegian daredevils will parachute into a risk management conference near Aberdeen in May. Once they have landed, skydivers Bjørn Magne and Espen Fadnes, will deliver presentations on corporate risk. Mr Fadnes was an advisor to the Norwegian army before he became a full-time airsport athlete, while Mr Magne is an oil and gas sector safety advisor.
Almost 7,000 visits were made to Europe’s largest subsea event, Subsea Expo, held in Aberdeen this week, despite the industry facing its toughest year ever.
I’ve just taken my last walk-around this year’s Subsea Expo and chatted to some very weary exhibitors who are in the process of dismantling their stands and looking forward to putting their feet up.
Subsea Expo 2016 has proved worthwhile for exhibitors at the show who have reported a high level activity and deals being confirmed on the stands.
Despite the worryingly low oil price, Aberdeen remains a global centre of subsea excellence.
Friday was "future day" at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen as the event welcomed school pupils and students to the show in an effort to entice the next generation of talent to join the sector.
Ultrasonic-inspection firm Sonomatic has said it expects to create at least 20 new jobs at its delayed £4million Aberdeen facility. Sonomatic, which provides subsea services to customers in the oil and gas industry globally, had expected construction to get under way at The Core business park in November. But some tinkering with the new base’s features, and with plans for the transfer of administration staff, has pushed the ground-breaking back until Monday.
Each week, Energy Voice pulls together the Friday Five. This week, guest editor Neil Gordon, chief executive of Subsea UK chooses his top stories from the past five days.
Technology and global opportunities were the focus of day two at Subsea Expo and there was something for all 2,500 visitors.
The next generation of subsea engineers are being encouraged to come up with new ideas for underwater equipment for industry.
JDR chief executive David Currie believes committing to the next generation of talent will ensure innovative technology leads the way in the oil and gas industry.
A sonar company has been able to bring its technology closer to market with the backing of Heriot Watt University.
Enpro Subsea has bucked the trend growing from a small company of just five employees to 30 staff in just three years.
Scottish research and development company PhotoSynergy Ltd (PSL) has won work with a North Sea operator for the first time, using its Lightpath technology in diving operations.
Integrity specialist Hydratight has launched a new subsea riser inspection tool at Subsea Expo.
Bad vibes were outlawed on N-Sea’s stand at Subsea Expo yesterday. Roddy James, the energy service firm’s chief operating officer, came up with the idea of having a “swear box” as a tongue-in-cheek remedy to the air of negativity in the north-east. Mr James said: “We talked about it earlier doors and decided if anyone comes onto the stand and is negative we’re going to make them pay into the fine box, hoping by the end of the day it won’t be full.”
Aker Solutions was celebrated as the best subsea firm of the year at a prestigious industry event in Aberdeen last night.