QTEC kicks off 2013 with wins
Oil and gas service firm QTEC said yesterday it had started 2013 positively by securing a string of new contracts.
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Aberdeen’s role ‘central’ to developments in Falklands
Falklands exploration company Rockhopper said yesterday that Aberdeen would remain central to any future development in the south Atlantic oil and gas fields.
Augean looks to ‘growth opportunity’
The chairman of hazardous-waste management firm Augean, Jim Meredith, said yesterday he believed a majority stake in an Aberdeen-based joint venture would drive future growth.
NCS expands its AUV fleet
Oil and gas service firm NCS Survey has invested £1.4million in new underwater equipment to expand its fleet.
NCS Survey opens international offices
Oil and gas service firm NCS Survey plans to expand its headquarters at Westhill, near Aberdeen, after opening offices in both Brazil and Norway.
Energy-sector firm casting net wider
As the oil and gas industry's skill shortages continue, many firms are looking to other sectors to plug the gap.
EFC seeking new recruits
Oil and gas service firm EFC Group said yesterday it planned to recruit 10 people after opening a base in Moray.
Move ensures CVS has plenty room for growth
A north-east oil and gas service firm has moved into new headquarters more than 10 times the size of its previous base.
Tercel slips into the red despite turnover rising
Oil and gas service firm Tercel Oilfield Products UK slid into the red last year despite an increase in turnover.
EFC kit meets API standards
Oil and gas service firm EFC Group has received safety accolades which have become increasingly important in the wake of 2010's Gulf of Mexico disaster.
Fort centre trains first Angolan specialist divers
A Fort William subsea diver-training school and equipment-trial centre will play a key role in the development of Angola's oil and gas industry in the coming years.
Zilift adds experienced boss
Aberdeen-based oil and gas service firm Zilift said yesterday it had appointed its first chairman.
Firms plan Scots plant with CCS
Oil and gas service firm Petrofac has teamed up with energy network operator National Grid and a US energy company to put forward plans for a Scottish coal-fired power plant with carbon-capture and storage (CCS).
US company snaps up Optima for ‘at least £40m’
Aberdeen-based oil and gas service firm Optima Solutions has been sold to US company Tetra Technologies for at least £40million.
GulfMark agrees new £90m deal with RBS
GulfMark Offshore has refinanced a loan worth £90million, which the Royal Bank of Scotland said would help the global oil and gas service firm to continue to grow its business in the North Sea.
ATR given £20m boost
Aberdeen firm ATR Group said yesterday it was looking to invest further in its rental fleet and fast-track plans for overseas growth after a £20million-plus equity and debt financing deal.
Glacier’s turnover climbs steeply
Glacier Energy Services said yesterday it expected to record turnover growth of 25% in the current year.
Turnover doubles at Aiken Group
Aberdeen-based oil and gas service firm Aiken Group said today turnover had nearly doubled in three years.
Oil firm’s £6.5m jobs boost
ABERDEEN oil and gas service firm XPD8 Solutions hopes to recruit 20 people in a year to meet demand.
D&D sign African and Middle East partnerships
Scottish company Dron and Dickson (D&D) said yesterday it had signed partnerships with firms in north Africa and the Middle East in an effort to enter the two markets.
GE snapping up Wood Group unit in deal worth £1.8bn
Aberdeen energy service giant Wood Group is selling its well-support division to the oil and gas arm of American conglomerate General Electric (GE) for about £1.8billion.
Locke ‘not interested’ in investing in drilling group KCA
The founder and former executive chairman at Aberdeen-based oil and gas service firm Abbot Group said yesterday he would not be stepping in to buy the business, now better known as KCA Deutag.
James Fisher adds RigCool to north-east portfolio
James Fisher and Sons has added to its stable of north-east businesses by snapping up oil and gas service firm RigCool, of Aberdeen, and its sister business in Australia in a deal worth £4.1million.
EnerMech ups turnover target
FAST-GROWING oil and gas service firm EnerMech has raised its annual turnover target for 2010 to £65million.
Aiken ‘on target’ to hit £10m turnover this year
Aberdeen-based oil and gas service firm Aiken Group said yesterday that turnover would hit the £10million mark this financial year.