Algeria security
A seminar on Tuesday in Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s offices – led by AKE Group chief executive Andrew Kain – will explore the security environment of Algeria and the wider region.
Events
Ecosse launches PREP system
Aberdeen-based Ecosse Subsea Systems launched a new rigid pipelay system it has developed at Subsea 2013 yesterday.
Old thinking holding back growth
A senior manager at oil firm Apache in Aberdeen said yesterday he expected continued growth in the North Sea's subsea sector but the industry needed to change the way it did business.
Show launch pad for Harkand
Two private equity backed subsea firms, ISS and Iremis Offshore, have been merged to create a new business - Harkand Group.
Nautronix CEO scoops top accolade
The talent and success of the north east's subsea industry were celebrated at Subsea UK's seventh annual business awards last night.
S3 boosted by work on offshore windfarm
Aberdeen-based offshore energy service firm Specialist Subsea Services (S3) has more than doubled its turnover from £4.8million to £12million in the past year.
Granite City firm adds two MDs
Aberdeen-based oilfield service firm Glacier Energy Services has appointed two new managing directors to lead a change in the structure of its business.
ITF chief outlines big North Sea technology challenges
The top challenges for the North Sea oil and gas industry in the subsea sector have been outlined at Subsea 2013.
Global growth in sector on steady upward curve
Growth in the subsea sector is here for the long term but UK firms in the industry are facing constraints and threats, a survey revealed yesterday.
Stork wins £15million of North Sea contracts
Asset-integrity management firm Stork Technical Services (STS) said yesterday it had picked up more than £15million of new work with a North Sea operator in the past month.
MDL to launch new tensioner
Peterhead deck equipment specialist Maritime Developments (MDL) is launching a new piece of equipment at Subsea 2013 today.
ROVOP off to a flier with £3.5m contracts
Westhill-based subsea firm ROVOP said it had made a strong start to 2013 by picking up £3.5million of contracts in January and expanding its management team.
Bright outlook as markets grow
The market outlook for subsea continues to strengthen and build momentum.
Firm spins new line in hook devices
Aberdeen-based Nautilus Rigging is launching a new range of its patented hook devices at Subsea 2013.
Britain ‘in the lead’ but rivals narrowing gap
Britain is leading the global subsea industry but competition is fierce, according to industry leaders speaking at the first day of Subsea UK's annual conference today.
Growth outstripping demand in subsea sector
Neil Saunders, senior vice president, products and projects, GE Oil & Gas Subsea Systems, said: "Growth in the subsea industry is outstripping other energy sectors and we believe this is just the beginning.
Operator extends Flexlife deal
Subsea integrity and project-management specialist Flexlife has been awarded a contract extension by Apache North Sea worth £5million.
Exploring subsea careers
North-east pupils and students are being invited to learn about the opportunities a career in subsea can bring, courtesy of the man who co-led the first scientific expedition to the Titanic.
Record attendance at wind show
The two-day offshore wind show at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre closed yesterday with a record attendance of around 900 people.
Event indicates strength of offshore wind sector
A record 800 people and nearly 60 exhibitors are expected to attend a two-day offshore wind show, which started yesterday at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Subsea awards finalists revealed
Subsea UK has announced the shortlist of finalists for the 2013 Subsea Business Awards.
Line up for largest East of England energy event unveiled
Speakers from key operators in the southern North Sea are being lined up for the largest energy event ever to be staged in the East of England region next year.
All-energy event on track to be ‘largest yet’
Organisers of Aberdeen's annual All-Energy conference said yesterday next year's event was on track to be the largest in the exhibition's history.
Energy titles up for grabs as leading lights gather for big night
The leading lights in the north's energy industry are vying for the honours in a prestigious awards event this week.
Marking 40 years of Offshore Europe
Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Offshore Europe oil show . . . a perfect excuse if one were needed to celebrate the at times staggering achievements of oil and gas companies out there in the North Sea and beyond and the role that Aberdeen has played throughout.