Labour shortages despite economic climate
The Scottish and UK economies have gone through a very difficult period since the financial crisis first hit in 2008. We have had nearly five years of little or no economic growth.
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Shell results eclipse those of rival BP
Energy supermajor Royal Dutch Shell put beleaguered rival BP in the shade yesterday with a 34% year-on-year rise in second-quarter profits to £2.7billion.
Analyst expects improvement in upstream sector
Energy research firm Wood Mackenzie's latest report has revealed the impact of the depressed economic conditions on activity in the UK's upstream oil and gas sector during 2009.
RBG has a new man at the helm of energy services company
Aberdeen-based RBG said yesterday that Dave Workman had now become its new chief executive.
Small Aberdeen firm wins big North Sea contracts
A small Aberdeen oil and gas service firm has landed two contracts expected to be worth more than £35million in total over five years.
Big surge in offshore well drilling in UK waters
There has been a surge in drilling for oil and gas in UK waters over the summer, according to new figures released yesterday.
Is the barrel half full or half empty?
THE shifting economic climate has created a toxic mix for the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Cosalt sailing through stormy waters
Cosalt, a provider of safety equipment and services to the offshore oil and gas and marine industries, said yesterday the six months to May 3 had been challenging.
North Sea still group’s most profitable region
Subsea 7 said yesterday that the market outlook continued to retain a degree of uncertainty for the medium term as a result of the current economic climate.
Subocean continues to thrive with major new contract wins
SUBOCEAN Group is doubling the size of its premises as staff numbers hit 175.
Offshore Awards deadline extended
The deadline for companies planning to enter the Scottish Offshore Achievement Awards has been extended to Friday, February 6.
Deadline for SOAA entries extended
THE deadline for companies planning to enter the Scottish Offshore Achievement Awards (SOAA) has been extended by a week to Friday, February 6.
Meeting industry training challenge
The UK oil and gas industry formally opened the new headquarters of its £1.5million skill academy in the north-east yesterday.
Oil price volatility likely to continue despite Opec moves
Motorists have had a rollercoaster ride at the petrol pump this year as oil prices careered to record levels before falling back.