Trinity has its eye on international opportunities
Offshore catering firm Trinity International Services, of Aberdeen, is looking to new opportunities overseas to bolster performance after a large jump in profits and turnover.
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Manufacturing ‘subdued’ after fourth consecutive quarter, says new study
Manufacturing remains “subdued” after the fourth consecutive quarter, when a majority of firms saw output fall, according to a new study.
Economy could be in for ‘bumpy ride’, accountants warn
Scotland’s economy could be in for “a bumpy ride” amid reports of subdued activity in three of its most important industrial sectors, accountants have warned.
Online Valves presented with its Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire, James Ingleby, has presented north-east company Online Valves with its Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
Saudi Aramco raises most Asia crude pricing amid robust demand
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude exporter, raised pricing on most of its oil grades for sales to Asia in July after the nation’s oil minister said demand was robust.
Oil sheen seen on river after Oregon crude-train derailment
Environmental officials worked to contain a small sheen of oil on the Columbia River on Saturday after a Union Pacific Corp. train carrying a load of Bakken crude derailed near Mosier, Oregon, according to the company.
New York has a plan to make Long Island offshore wind cheaper
New York State is mounting a broad effort to reduce the cost of building a wind farm off the coast of Long Island, an ambitious push to generate clean power in U.S. waters.
Video: Did you ever wonder if we’ll stop using oil and gas in the future?
Did you ever wonder if we will just stop using oil and gas in the future? Watch this scribble, courtesy of Statoil, to see how much oil and gas is needed in 2040.
Exclusive: BP creates more than 500 North Sea jobs
BP has today renewed its commitment to the North Sea – by announcing the creation of more than 500 jobs.
Exclusive: BP boss hails west of Shetland North Sea’s next chapter
BP boss Mark Thomas has hailed the west of Shetland the North Sea’s "next chapter of opportunity".
Statoil acquires JX Nippon’s UK stake in Utgard
Statoil has agreed to increase its holding in the Utgard field after acquiring JX Nippon's 45% share.
Niger Delta Avengers continue attacks, Buhari cancels visit
Militants have launched new attacks in the Niger Delta with President Muhammadu Buhari cancelling a long-awaited visit to the region.
Stag oilfield sellers terminate contract with Sona
Santos Offshore and Quadrant northwest have terminated a sale and purchase agreement with Sona Petroleum for the Stag oilfield.
Angola President appoints daughter as head of state oil firm
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has appointed his daughter, Isabel, as the chairwoman of the state oil company Sonangol.
Opinion: OPEC meeting yields little change in policy
As expected, the OPEC meeting concluded in Vienna on 2 June without agreement on a production ceiling.
Video: Incredible footage of Clair Ridge as project reaches milestone
This footage shows the installation of the modules on BP’s Clair Ridge. The project, off the west of Shetland, has been designed to produce until 2050. Watch the footage below to see how the mammoth project all fits together.
In Pictures: Clair Ridge modules safely installed
These images show a number of modules, which have been lifted and installed as BP's Clair Ridge, marking another another North Sea milestone for the firm.
Infographic: Clair Ridge facts and figures
The Clair Ridge development will have the capability to produce an estimated 640 million barrels of oil over a 40 year period, with peak production expected to be up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day.
Opinion: Emerging economies and the carbon challenge
Why should we consider countries outside our borders? This is not only a question for the European debate. It is historically a question of global trade, global aid and now, increasingly, of the global environment.
JWF has new overseas markets in its sights after Swinton tie-up
Oil and gas engineering firm JWF is eyeing export growth after creating a joint-venture with an English technology company.
Expro sheds 900 jobs in a year amid oil price turmoil
International oilfield service group Expro is operating with about 900 fewer people than a year ago after an “aggressive” drive to cut costs, one of its top bosses said yesterday.
Offshore worker who rammed into police cars told he was lucky nobody was killed
An offshore worker who rammed into two police cars during a 20-mile high speed chase has been told he was lucky nobody was killed.
Extra Energy attracts highest proportion of complaints ever recorded
Relative newcomer Extra Energy has attracted the highest proportion of customer complaints ever recorded in a quarterly league table by Citizens Advice.
Concerted effort required to secure future of oil industry, warns Keith Brown
A concerted effort is required to ensure Scotland’s vital North Sea oil and gas industry enjoys a bright future, the Economy Secretary has said.
EASA calls for further inspections on all H225 helicopters, fleet grounded
The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a directive calling for further inspections to take place on all H225 and AS332L2 flights as a precautionary measure until further notice.