Scots in Houston: Scottish pride proved business boost
Alan McCartney from Omni Flow Computers explains how his national pride allowed him to overcome challenges and built strong business ties in Texas.
Events
OTC 2014: Aberdeen serves up anchor for DISA’s Norwegian interest
Just a few weeks after the acquisition of RS Occupational Health, American safety services group DISA addressed a Scottish delegation in Houston, hailing the partnership between the two cities.
OTC 2014: Jeremy Cresswell’s Energy Eye – Day Three
Helicopter travel and safety do not tend to be given a lot of airtime in Houston during the Offshore Technology Conference, giving prevalence to straight-talking business and hard cash - except for this year.
OTC 2014: Aberdeen’s future as a global oil and gas player
In Houston, the Press and Journal's editor-in-chief, Damian Bates, and I chaired what we hope will be the first in a regular series of breakfast debates.
OTC 2014: Peterson launches new technology for supply chain
Peterson has launched new technology aimed at the oil and gas supply chain.
OTC 2014: Mooring School makes transatlantic journey
Offshore support company Viking SeaTech has brought its specialist mooring school to Houston.
OTC 2014: Expro celebrates 40 years of global growth
Once a small North Sea well testing firm, Expro is this year celebrating its 40 anniversary with a record $2billion order book.
Perspective from OTC: ‘Conference an opportunity to bridge the generational gap’
As an attendee of various OTC shows for the last 22 years, and having visited the show every year since 2008, I have seen it evolve from a purely trade-based show to become a content rich all-round event.
OTC 2014: Transocean announces new spin-off firm
Transocean has announced plans to create a new spin-off firm to operate its UK rigs.
OTC 2014: Conference to give Scots £100million boost
Oil and gas firms from Scotland are forecast to win contracts worth more than £100million over the next three years as a result of taking part in the Offshore Technology Conference.
OTC 2014: Bristow on track to implement CAA measures
A top boss at Bristow, one of the North Sea’s big three helicopter operators, says the company has no issue with accepting and adopting the raft of measures that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) plans to implement from next month.
OTC 2014: Aberdeen could lose out on oil HQ to Newcastle
Aberdeen could lose the new oil regulator being set up in the wake of the Wood Review to Newcastle if Scotland votes for independence.
OTC 2014: Nautronix offers cure for diver’s Donald duck syndrome
Following a £1.5million investment, an Aberdeen-based marine technology firm is looking to revolutionise the diver communication experience with a new patent product.
OTC 2014: Jeremy Cresswell’s Energy Eye – Day Two
As the second day at OTC 2014 was drawing to a close, our Energy editor shared his thoughts on the event from a very British perspective.
OTC 2014: SURF IM organisers hail oil majors’ collaboration an industry success
As the International Technology Forum (ITF) and Wood Group Kenny readied to stage the first meeting of its SURF IM joint industry project at this year's OTC in Houston, Energy Voice caught up with the co-ordinators to find out more.
Scots in Houston: Failed merger leads to American dream
Andy Grieve, president of Hampco, talks about his American success story - and the difficult journey that preceded it.
OTC 2014: ProSep bags work for Shell Canada’s heavy oil project
ProSep has been awarded a contract with Shell Canada for its heavy oil venture.
OTC 2014: Emerson deploys subsea technology in Statoil’s Skuld field
Emerson Process Management confirmed it has successfully completed the first deployment of its Roxar Downhole Wireless PT Sensor System. The deployment was carried out in Statoil's Skuld field in the Norwegian North Sea.
OTC 2014: ‘We must capitalise on US marketplace while it’s still here’
Energy Voice caught up with Downhole Products managing director Ian Kirk at this year's OTC. He discussed the company's market climb, US expansion and what lies ahead. Watch our video to find out more.
OTC 2014: Aberdeen clean-up firm looking for Gulf of Mexico breakthrough
Centrifuges Unlimited, an Aberdeen company specialising in oil and water separation for the energy sector, has took a step closer to entering the American market by exhibiting at the Offshore Technology Conference for the first time.
OTC 2014: Gulf of Mexico to learn from UK’s decommissioning efforts
Operators in the Gulf of Mexico can learn from decommissioning feats in the UK, according to an industry body.
Scots in Houston: Relocation made easy
In this Scots in Houston episode Lorna Ramsay explains how her own relocation experience allows her to make the transition easier for others.
OTC 2014: Aberdeen must think bigger
Business leaders have called for Aberdeen to follow Houston and spread its economic reach across the north.
Balmoral Group boss joins exclusive 40-trip club
Balmoral Group boss Jim Milne has touched down in Houston to attend OTC for the 40th time.
OTC 2014: Jeremy Cresswell’s Energy Eye – Day One
Among the soaring numbers of delegates from across the globe who stormed the gates of the Offshore Technology Conference 2014 on its first day, our Energy editor cast his watchful eye over the highlights of this year's event opener.