Talisman Sinopec reveals awards for Aberdeen’s young energy scholars
Talisman Sinopec Energy continued its support for the next generation of energy industry professionals as it unveiled the latest recipients of its scholarship programme last night.
Technology
How offshore technology is being used to help crack crime
The four founders of a three dimensional visualisation firm are on track to pocket a £4.6million payout next year after its owners confirmed it was on target to hit profit targets.
New Highlands academy aims to tackle energy industry skills gap
THOUSANDS of young people in the north could be trained to cash in on the massive jobs opportunities in the oil, gas and renewables industries.
British energy storage projects given £6m government boost
British companies at the the forefront of energy storage technology have been awarded more than £6 million from the UK Government's Department of Energy and Climate Change
Belmont pupils wowed by their exploration of NE enterprise
Last month, a group of school-age students from South Ayrshire, all members of the Scottish Council Development & Industry's Young Engineers and Science Clubs Network, were in the north-east to visit a variety of high profile businesses and initiatives as a reward for their prowess.
Petrofac training programme reaches new level
Petrofac's Offshore Projects & Operations (OPO) business in Aberdeen has taken 27 new graduates and seven trainees into its graduate and apprentice programmes this year.
North Sea carbon capture could be key to meeting climate change targets, says report
Using the North Sea for carbon capture could be the key to hitting Europe-wide energy efficiency targets, a new report has claimed.
Report warns of need for more young engineers
There is “substantial demand” for engineers in the UK economy and more must be done to encourage young people, particularly girls, to take up the profession, a review has found.
BV unit teams with Total for innovative pipeline assessor
Tecnitas, the marine advisory arm of international classification and verification group, Bureau Veritas, has launched an advanced technology simulation tool for pipeline damage assessment, in collaboration with French oil and gas major Total.
World’s first subsea CT scanner set to change inspection process
Final tests are being carried out on a CAT scanner-based technology that could revolutionise subsea pipeline inspection.
New research launched as oil and gas leaders take on industry skills gap
Major research into the skills landscape of North Sea oil and gas could be a real game-changer for the industry.
Pledge of £1.5million to boost energy industry training
More than 600 people are expected to be trained for Scotland’s buoyant energy industry, thanks to a £1.5million Scottish Government package.
Super-major throws down gauntlet to top students
BP's Ultimate Field Trip 2014 - the competition for up and coming STEM students - has just been launched.
Junior Saltire Challenge 2014 now open
The Junior Saltire Challenge for 2014, which is open to all schools in Scotland, is to design, build and test a simple water-powered generator.
Aberdeen delegation heads to Europe in bid to close oil and gas skills gap
Delegations from Aberdeen are heading to Spain, Portugal and Greece to recruit staff to address a skills shortage in the north-east.
Scots software firm snapped up by Bluefin
Scots software provider SeeByte has been snapped up by US underwater vehicle provider Bluefin Robotics for an undisclosed fee.
High-end geo-platform partnership to lend competitive advantage
Shell and Baker Hughes have teamed up in a software licence and joint development agreement to produce a high-end platform for geological and reservoir modelling.
Wagenborg’s innovative walk-to-work vessel mastering art of maritime balance
Barge Master has secured a contract with the firm Niestern Sander for employment of the Barge Master motion compensated crane on its new "walk-to-work" vessel, to be built for Wagenborg.
New technology to open up remote gas fields completes tests
A new system being developed by an Aberdeen company for accessing shale gas has taken a step closer to fruition.
New joint training scheme set for Aberdeen
A specialist joint integrity training scheme is being launched in Aberdeen.
New Opito boss determined to get more female trainees
The new UK managing director of Opito has vowed to continue his predecessor’s mission to get more women into the energy sector.
McDonald named new MD at Opito
Oil and gas industry skills body Opito has named John McDonald as its new managing director.
New 3D seismic data management tool launched at SEG
Geoscience firm ARK has launched a new collaboration system aimed at cutting the costs of managing large amounts of seismic data.
New training scheme aims to prevent another Macondo
New measures to improve skills on well-control operations are expected to reduce the risk of another Macondo-type well blowout such as happened in the Gulf of Mexico.
Cresent scoops second Iraq deal
Energy industry safety firm Cresent has landed a £1.07million contract with Russian giant Lukoil to support its operations in Iraq.