Robert Gordon University launches two new courses
Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen has launched two new courses targeted at professionals in the energy sector following demand from businesses.
Technology
Oil industry has gaps in health and safety information systems – report
There are gaps in critical health and safety information available for oil and gas workers, according to a report.
Gael Force completes £900,000 SeaLimpet contract
GAEL Force Group, the Inverness-based specialist in marine engineering, equipment and aquaculture, said today it had completed a £900,000 contract for US renewable-energy company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT).
Omega invests £2.5m in new premises
ABERDEEN oil service company Omega Completion Technology (OCT) said yesterday it had invested £2million in a new building at Dyce as part of expansion plans which will also see a 20% bigger workforce.
SCI wins life-saving deal from oil major
MARINE-SAFETY specialist Survival Craft Inspectorate (SCI) has won a multimillion-pound deal to supply and service life-saving equipment for Shell's operations in the southern North Sea.
Interwell raises bar
THE world's first high pressure (HP) retrievable bridge plug capable of withstanding a differential pressure of 15,000psi (pounds per sq in) makes its debut at Offshore Europe this week.
EMC looking for offices in Aberdeen
GLOBAL data-storage giant EMC is looking to open an Aberdeen office to cater for a growing list of oil and gas-industry clients.
New business for former owner of Buchan Technical services
Keith Findlay
ITF expands into Asia-Pacific region
ITF, the industry technology facilitator for the global oil and gas business, said yesterday it was increasing its international footprint.
OPT testing new PowerBuoy device
US-based renewable-energy specialist Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) said yesterday it had started trials of a new wave-power device in its PowerBuoy range.
£1m Fugro camera win for Kongsberg
OFFSHORE and marine service company Kongsberg Maritime said yesterday it had secured an order worth more than £1million from Dutch engineering consultant Fugro for underwater cameras made at Wick and imaging sonars manufactured elsewhere.
Riser offers new way forward
A JOINT industry project (JIP) aims to prove the potential of thermoplastic composite riser technology to cost effectively extend the life of production risers.
Total E&P man named new chairman of SPE Aberdeen
THE Aberdeen Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has appointed Masud Javaid as chairman.
Lured by technology appeal
WHEN Offshore Solutions revealed this week it had recently completed a key project in the North Sea, it said the technology at the heart of it could create new opportunities for many oil and gas operators.
EV set for £7.5m turnover this year
EV, A small UK company offering hi-tech camera-based remote inspection services to the oil and gas industry, expects its turnover to hit £7.5million this year.
Opito promoting industry to next generation
OIL and gas skills and training body Opito is on the hunt for people from the industry to help to recruit the next generation of energy workers.
Labour market primary challenge for North Sea
AT the start of this year the predictions were that the North Sea was entering a new era of investment.
Technology targets pressure release risk
NOV ASEP Elmar has developed technology it says will minimise the risk of unintentional pressure release in oil and gas wells.
School pupils learn more about vital role of oil and gas
MORE than 100 school children have started on a journey to learn about the oil and gas industry, after attending the launch of the sixth annual STEM In The Pipeline scheme in Aberdeen.
Wireline backs youth
TWO young apprentices have become the first trainees at Wireline Engineering to complete the firm's modern apprenticeship programme.
Study instrumentation at RGU
A NEW industrial instrumentation engineering programme is launching at Robert Gordon University's School of Engineering this month.
Oilwell expert in black again
RESULTS for oilwell construction technology business Caledus released yesterday revealed it moved back into the black during 2010.
Energy service pair announce overseas moves
Two Scottish oil service companies announced foreign expansions yesterday.
MSS signs new £1.1m deal with Transocean
OFFSHORE technology firm Monitor Systems Scotland, of Aberdeen, said yesterday a new deal with Transocean took the total value of recent contracts to over £1.1million.
Courses boost sector skills
DEGREE-level education aimed at boosting skills in energy in the east of England has long been an aspiration - but not for much longer.