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OTC 2013: UK ministers could take a leaf out of Jack’s book
The old saying goes: "Everything is bigger in Texas" and that was certainly true at OTC this week.
OTC 2013: Claire Cargill follows in father’s footsteps to Houston
Claire Cargill is attending her first OTC, but she is not short of advice in her business-development role with north-east specialist cleaning and equipment sales and rental company MSIS Group.
OTC 2013: US gulf ‘major area for growth’ for Ace Winches
Award-winning engineering firm Ace Winches has identified the Gulf of Mexico region as having significant potential for business development.
OTC 2013: TWMA extends its reach in US
Aberdeen-based TWMA continues to widen its global reach.
OTC 2013: Logistics group Asco driving ahead in region
Oil and gas logistics firm Asco Group says the Americas region is going to be a big growth area for the business going forward.
OTC 2013: Jeremy Cresswell’s Energy Eye – Day Three
The Herold report appeared during the dark days of the late 1990s when, of course, the jobs axe was being swung with some vigour on both sides of the North Atlantic.
All-Energy 2013 set to break attendance record
All-Energy 2013, the UK’s largest renewable energy exhibition and conference opens in Aberdeen two weeks today.
OTC 2013: Video – Balmoral Group’s James Milne
James Milne talks to Ian Forsyth about his company’s return to OTC, and the UK Government’s lack of visible presence, in our video below.
OTC 2013: Balmoral targeting market of £20m a year
Scottish business Balmoral Offshore Engineering (BOE) is targeting a worldwide market worth £20million a year with new equipment it has developed.
OTC 2013: Subsea 7 poised to step up Houston expansion
International energy service giant Subsea 7 is about to expand its Houston presence.
OTC 2013: Jeremy Cresswell’s Energy Eye – Day Two
The goal is to have the first full-suite subsea factory operational by 2020, subject to the usual caveats. But as far as Statoil is concerned, actual delivery is a case of when, not if.
OTC 2013: BP’s Gulf deepwater drilling programme moving ahead despite rising costs
BP said today drilling had started at the Gila prospect near the firm's "giant" Tiber discovery in the Gulf of Mexico.
OTC 2013: Greater sense of certainty for oil and gas companies at Houston
If anyone doubted there was a renewed sense of optimism in the industry, they need only spend a few hours here.
OTC 2013: EnerMech has plans for US and Mexico growth
Mechanical engineering group EnerMech has spent more than £13million to increase its presence in the US and Mexico.
OTC 2013: Flexlife set for further US expansion as demand ramps up
Flexlife is expanding into new premises in Houston.
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.
OTC 2013: Jeremy Cresswell’s Energy Eye – Day One
Scotland’s energy minister dropped in on the Scottish Pavilion here at OTC today, clearly in ebullient form and rightly so.
OTC 2013: Total’s deepwater expertise recognized with award in Houston
French energy giant Total was awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award at the OTC 2013 show for its Pazflor deep offshore development.
OTC 2013: Houston remains industry’s must-attend event
Nick Dalgarno is a managing director at specialist corporate-finance adviser Simmons & Co International
OTC 2013: Scotland’s presence showcases global reputation within industry
Being invited to take part and present at this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston is a real honour and a recognition of the dynamic oil and gas sector in Scotland.
OTC 2013: Industry leaders head for Houston
The big players in the world energy industry have jetted into the US city of Houston for the planet’s largest oil and gas show.
OTC 2013: Companies shift to staff roles for new recruits in Gulf of Mexico
Employers in the Gulf of Mexico are deciding to offer new recruits staff roles rather than contract positions.
OTC 2013: Aberdeen can learn lessons on staging events from upbeat Houston
It's that time of the year again when the 2013 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas beckons oil service companies from around the world.
OTC 2013: Conference finds itself sharing Houston with National Rifle Association convention
Think the OTC is the only show in town? No sir, it's time to think again...