AAB reaping rewards of strong Houston links
Houston operations are making an ever greater contribution to the fortunes of an Aberdeen-headquartered accountancy firm.
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A culture of technology critical to North Sea and Gulf of Mexico
It is a widely held view that the implementation of innovative new technologies will be critical to the future sustainability of mature offshore basins such as the North Sea and the US Gulf of Mexico as they compete for investment alongside other more cost competitive regions and energy sources.
Petrasco: changing to meet needs
It is said that change is the only constant and, while the pace of new developments and behaviours in the oil and gas industry is sometimes bemoaned, the sector continues to take important steps towards the upturn.
Craig International wins £20m North Sea contract with BP
Oilfield services firm Craig International has won a North Sea contract worth around £20million with BP.
Diving into the blue economy: Subsea UK welcomes govt support for underwater hub
Like the majority of the work the UK underwater engineering industry carries out, its contribution to the economy has been largely hidden from view nationally.
Texas entrepreneur bids to come full circle in Granite City
An entrepreneur who left Aberdeen for Texas almost 25 years ago has a burning ambition to put down roots for his company in the Granite City.
OTC conference a microcosm of most majors’ drives
The agenda for this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston can be compared to the strategies of most oil and gas majors.
Prime Minister backs Aberdeen subsea engineering hub
Theresa May will today announce UK Government backing for a multi-million-pound Aberdeen underwater engineering hub to help the oil industry diversify into green energy.
Expro sees good growth amid recovery in core markets
Expro has cash in the bank and is in good shape for “conservative growth” amid a recovery in its core markets, one of the oilfield service company’s bosses said yesterday.
Wood cancels decision to boost CEO’s bonus scheme
Energy services firm Wood has decided to cancel a decision to boost CEO Robin Watson’s bonus pay scheme.
WorleyParsons changes name after £2.4bn acquisition of Jacobs ECR
WorleyParsons has announced a rebrand after completing a £2.4bn acquisition of the energy, chemicals and resources division of US firm Jacobs.
Council budgets £43k to win global trade for city
Aberdeen council bosses are looking for new business opportunities in Asia, Africa and South America as they try to boost the city’s reputation on the world stage.
Subsea consultancy announces 10 new Aberdeen jobs after £500,000 investment
A subsea consultancy has announced the creation of 10 new Aberdeen jobs after raising £500,000 from investors.
Aberdeen oil and gas firm wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
An Aberdeen-based oil and gas consultancy has been given the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, one of the most prestigious accolades of its kind in the UK.
Plans to demolish former BHGE Aberdeen base
Plans have been lodged to demolish the former Aberdeen base of an oil and gas firm.
OEM Group continues run of acquisitions
Fast-growing north-east oilfield services company OEM Group has hit the acqusiition trail for the second time in just over a year.
‘Hydrogen valley’ planned for Aberdeen
Council bosses are considering plans to create a “Hydrogen Valley” in Aberdeen.
BP to hold annual general meeting in Aberdeen
Energy giant BP will hold its annual general meeting in Aberdeen this year.
Juror fainted at murder trial after seeing photos of dead Aberdeen oil worker
A juror in a murder trial fainted moments after hearing a pathologist say the alleged victim would have died “immediately” after “chop like” blows repeatedly cut his spinal cord.
Former legal expert for Total joins Aberdeen law firm
A former legal expert for French oil giant Total has has been appointed partner at Brodies’ Aberdeen office.
Aberdeen has ‘lost focus’ as energy capital of Europe, claims academic
Aberdeen has lost its focus on being the energy capital of Europe, it has been claimed.
Minister raises A90 campaigners’ hopes
The hopes of north-east campaigners were raised yesterday after the transport secretary confirmed improvements to a notorious road would be included in a review.
Closed to you: Mum and kids trek as Flybe cancels
A north-east mum and her two small children had to travel for 10 hours to reach Belfast after a struggling airline axed their flight at the 11th hour due to pilot shortage.
Owner puts in funds to match name change for RelyOn Nutec
There have been big changes for Falck Safety Services, now RelyOn Nutec, since it was bought over last summer.
Augean worker taken to hospital following ‘industrial accident’ in Aberdeen
A man is being treated in hospital after what is believed to be an industrial accident at a North Sea firm’s headquarters.