BGF: Energy transition driving M&A activity
One of the conundrums of the pandemic has been how the M&A market has carried on apace, and indeed in some parts of the economy it is very active.
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Technology’s key role in driving transition
Technology never stands still. In the almost 40 years that we’ve been extracting oil and gas from the North Sea, technology has constantly evolved to solve increasingly complex challenges.
Supply chain mergers likely as ‘conveyor belt’ starts moving, BGF boss says
Smaller oil and gas technology companies are on a metaphorical conveyor belt, an investment expert said yesterday.
BGF identifies more than 200 ‘high potential’ north Scotland firms
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has identified more than 210 small and medium-sizes enterprises (SMEs) around the north and north-east as “high potential” firms generating revenue of between £3 million and £150m a year.
BGF investment in Scotland worth more than £250m
A £2.5 billion fund that was set up to invest in growing businesses throughout the UK has notched up a £250 million Scottish milestone.
BGF makes fresh investment in Spex
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has announced a fresh multimillion-pound investment in energy service firm Spex Group.
FrontRow launch new firm with war chest for targets
The oil and gas investors behind FrontRow Energy Partners have launched a new company, backed by £10million from the Business Growth Fund (BGF), through which to grow their portfolio.
Aberdeen firm Petrotechnics reports underlying growth
Oil and gas technology firm Petrotechnics, of Aberdeen, said yesterday its efforts to diversify were driving growth.
Business Growth Fund chief undaunted by oil and gas downturn
The North Sea oil and gas industry continues to offer attractive investment opportunities, Business Growth Fund (BGF) chief executive Stephen Welton said during a visit to Aberdeen.