Polaris goes global in its quest for new business
A global approach is paying off for Aberdeenshire-based energy service firm Polaris Learning.
Technology
Oil firms among those benefitting from RGU big data project
A government-backed initiative to help companies exploit the value of data has celebrated its first year of operation in Aberdeen.
CHC Helicopter apprentices set for career lift off
CHC Helicopter’s aviation apprenticeship programme has produced its first batch of graduates.
RGU wins funds to draw up training programme for Indian oil and gas workers
The UK Government has awarded Robert Gordon University (RGU) funding to identify and close skills gaps in India’s energy sector.
Tech Tuesday: OGA unfurls strategy to achieve MER UK
Over the past 50 years, the UK continental shelf (UKCS) has grown to become one of the world’s most diverse and technologically advanced basins with a successful track record of developing and deploying new technologies. Despite a fluctuating oil price, investment in technology presents significant opportunities to improve Opex and Capex efficiencies, reserve recovery and create value through supply chain exports.
Iqarus designs new hostile-environment medical training centre
Aberdeen-based occupational healthcare business Iqarus has designed an £800,000 simulation facility to toughen up medical professionals.
Key posts filled at £180m Oil and Gas Technology Centre
The chief executive of the new £180million Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in Aberdeen yesterday revealed she had already filled a number of keys posts.
Oil industry bodies call for apprenticeship levy delay
Two oil and gas industry bodies have called for the UK Government to delay the introduction of the £3billion apprenticeship levy until 2018.
Tech Tuesday: James Fisher gets into the flow of mass excavation
The subsea excavation arm of James Fisher and Sons has added one the world’s most powerful tools to its arsenal.
Subsea UK event to increase awareness of existing tech’s merits
A panel of North Sea operators will hear about a range of existing technologies they could use to cut costs and increase efficiency at an event in Aberdeen this week.
Promoted: SAFEHOUSE’s new generation of power tools saves time and money
A new generation of power tools which eliminate risk and save time and money in hazardous environments has been launched by a pioneering Scottish company.
Tech Tuesday: R2S launches latest version of visualisation system
An Aberdeen-based technology firm will launch the latest version of its visualisation system today at the SPE Intelligent Energy conference.
Five times more ex-oil workers supported by £12m retraining fund
The number of former oil and gas workers receiving financial support through the SNP’s £12million retraining fund has shot up fivefold in less than three months.
Tech Tuesday: CGG gearing up for launch of new subsea survey method
French geophysics firm CGG is getting ready to introduce its new approach to subsea mapping after two years of development work.
Ashtead Technology adds new subsea navigation system to rental pool
Aberdeenshire subsea service company Ashtead Technology has added a new piece of equipment to its rental pool.
Stem in the Pipeline 2016 kicks off
North-east secondary school pupils are taking part in a scheme aimed at giving them a valuable insight into careers in engineering and the oil and gas industry.
Tech Tuesday: Helix Well Ops believes in cost saving properties of coils
Aberdeen-based Helix Well Ops recently completed an offshore well intervention project from a class-light vessel using riser-based coil tubing.
Permasense hooks up corrosion monitors on Total’s North Sea Alwyn rig
Permasense has installed its corrosion and erosion monitoring system in the North Sea for the first time.
Utility ROV Services invests another £6m in new equipment
New remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology unveiled this week is the result of a £6million second phase investment by Scottish company Utility ROV Services (URS).
Tech Tuesday: Whittaker’s new offshore welding method to save firms millions
A north-east engineering company has come up with a new way of welding that will allow high quality work to be carried out on rigs while they are still at sea.
Tech Tuesday: Welcome to the battery age
Batteries capable of storing power at utility scale will be as widespread in 12 years as rooftop solar panels are now, revolutionising the way consumers use energy.
Tech Tuesday: Costain taking new approach to drones
Costain is working with operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to develop intelligent solutions to its customers’ challenges.
Tech Tuesday: Norwegian scientists test chemical free oil spill solution
Norwegian scientists are close to establishing whether water can replace chemicals in cleaning up oil slicks.
Norwegian firm Magseis awards Sonardyne Red Sea work
Magseis has awarded its Red Sea contract to Sonardyne.
Tech Tuesday: BP trials new underwater robotic fleet
A new generation of underwater robots are helping BP learn more about the subsea environment.