Outlook improving for Premier
Oil and gas operator Premier Oil is expected to shrug off recent exploration disappointments this year, with plans for at least 14 new wells.
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Wood Group buoyed by profits leap
Wood Group enjoyed a jump in profits in 2012, thanks to increased spending from oil and gas operators worldwide.
Volatile day for Xcite Energy shares
Shares in Aberdeen-based oil and gas firm Xcite Energy traded as low as 35p yesterday despite closing at 72.5p.
Oil company aims to drill in Nigeria
A north-east oil firm could be heading for a £100million stock market flotation in the coming weeks.
Market responds well to Parkmead acquisition
David Barclay, divisional director of Brewin Dolphin based in Aberdeen, gives his view on today's acquisition by Parkmead.
Government warned not to shoot from hip on oil and gas tax
THE UK Government has been warned not to "shoot from the hip" on future tax changes for the oil and gas industry after First Minister Alex Salmond called for new legislation to stop the Treasury imposing shock levy increases.
New North Sea operator to get £180m of backing
New UK North Sea oil and gas operator EnQuest, formed in a spin-off of assets by British energy services group Petrofac and Sweden's Lundin Petroleum, is to get backing of £180million to pursue acquisitions.
Poyry promotes trio to new directorships
GLOBAL energy consultancy Poyry has strengthened its Aberdeen team with three senior promotions to board level as it drives forward its expansion plans for North Sea activity.