JDR wins contract for North Sea project
Offshore technology provider JDR has landed a North Sea contract. JDR will be responsible for the design and manufacture of a hybrid power steel umbilical from Wintershall Noorzdee B.V.
Technology
System created to track competency in oil and gas industry
Technology and skills provider Atlas Knowledge has created a system to manage and track the competence of employees in the oil and gas industry. The Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS) was developed with expertise from a industry advisory group of 100 people.
Petrofac welcomes latest cohorts of graduates and apprentices
The next generation of the oil and gas industry are ready to reach new career heights after an action-packed first week with Petrofac's Offshore Projects & Operations (OPO) business in Aberdeen.
Centre looks to target the next generation of engineers
The next generation of scientists and engineers could be encouraged and nurtured at a new centre in Aberdeen. Technology company 3M has opened a Customer Engagement Centre (CEC) in Altens which has been created to help develop innovative ideas across the oil and gas sector.
Seven Generations secures hydraulic fracturing deal
Independent petroleum company Seven Generations Energy (7G) has struck a hydraulic fracturing deal with Schlumberger Canada.
Adept secures West Africa windfall
Adept Solutions has secured a string of contracts in West Africa.
Atlas expands portfolio in global partnership
Aberdeen-based Atlas has reached a 'key stage' in expanding its portfolio after entering a partnership with an online technical solutions provider.
Technology boost for oil reserves
New gas and water technologies could add decades to the life span of oil reserves in the North Sea, according to researchers.
Geologists employ cutting edge systems
Lasers, unmanned flying drones and missile guidance systems.
EU invests one billion euros in ‘wonder material’
The European Union is investing one billion euros into commercialising a new material that they believe could change the world. Graphene – which is as thin as paper but as strong as steel – could revolutionise technology and have a major impact on aging oil and gas installations.
Statoil forges ahead with “LEGO” industry standardisation
Statoil has teamed up with DNV GL to develop a level of industry standardisation aimed at the subsea industry.
Technology developed to plug industry’s “missing link”
GexCon today announced the release of a software package aimed at plugging an industry "missing link".
Korean genius tackles fag end of energy technology
A group of scientists from South Korea have converted used-cigarette butts into a high-performing material that could be integrated into computers, handheld devices, electrical vehicles and wind turbines to store energy.
Intertek takes extreme approach to training
A quality solutions provider has teamed up with an Aberdeen-based extreme sports centre to provide training for the oil and gas industry.
SPE director takes the helm of innovation centre
The newly formed Oil and Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has appointed a Society of Petroleum Engineers' (SPE) director as its chief executive.
ONS: ACE Winches unveils new technology
ACE Winches has launched its latest technology - Reel Drive Systems (RDS) - at this year’s ONS.
ONS: Swire takes its cue from the military
Swire Oilfield Services has roped in the expertise of military logistics professionals and the retail sector to create a sophisticated tracking device aimed at alleviating the issues of a stretched supply chain.
Mintra eyes expansion after recent win and new HQ
Aberdeen’s Mintra Training Portal – one of Europe’s largest providers of learning, training and competency services to the oil and gas industry – has clinched a £1million contract as the firm moves into the Asian market.
Survivex appoints new chief executive
Survivex has appointed a new chief executive.
Schlumberger forms new well intervention alliance
Schlumberger, OneSubsea and Helix Energy Solutions Group have formed a strategic alliance focused on subsea well intervention systems.
Optimus wins training contracts in North Sea and Asia
Oil and gas consultant Optimus Seventh Generation has won two safety training contracts as it targets expansion into the North Sea maritime sector.
Scots firm develops tubulars internal coatings game changer for oil and gas
A Scottish company that has made a significant success out of the development and application of anti-corrosion coatings to oilfield tubulars has developed what could prove an industry game-changer.
ETI launches second bio-initiative within a week
The UK's Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is launching a new project in its bioenergy programme - Techno-economic assessment of Biomass pre-processing.
RGU engineering student selected for award scheme
A student at Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been selected for a prestigious award scheme aimed at helping the most promising young engineers achieve their full potential.
Candy Crush-like app helps engineers target tech workers
When Joel Tarver noticed workers at Baker Hughes relaxing during breaks playing the hugely popular smartphone game Candy Crush, he figured he could put their play to work.