Experts’ top tips to grow a business
The new year is the ideal time to start fresh. It brings a sense of opportunity as many people seek to start their own entrepreneurial journey and 2019 will be no different.
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Hurren takes hot seat at ASCO
For industry stalwart Glenn Hurren, the new year heralded exciting change as he stepped into a new role as UK managing director of ASCO.
PIM to hold second annual integrity management event
PIM is delighted to announce that its second annual integrity management conference, ‘Risk: strategy rather than chance’, will take place on Thursday March 28.
We can use technology to optimise deepwater well safety
Hydrocarbon supply is still key for meeting global energy demand and while a continued focus on maximising recovery from existing wells is important, it is also crucial for the industry to continue to identify new prospects as many aging assets come to the end of field life.
Bilfinger Salamis UK grows strategically
Established at the outset of Aberdeen’s oil boom in 1973, Bilfinger Salamis UK began as an industrial blasting and painting specialist.
Orkney harbours competing at the highest level
Orkney’s location is a unique attraction for both oil and gas and marine tourism activity.
cHeRries Awards on the hunt for exemplary employers
The organisers of the prestigious cHeRries Awards are on the hunt for an exemplary employer of choice as the next edition of one of the north-east’s most prestigious business events looms closer.
Iqarus: Supporting medical learning and professional development
For the industry at large, sourcing medics, like many specialist roles, is increasingly a major challenge.
Lerwick: Port with proven track record
Lerwick Harbour’s strategic location has been the building block for its huge contribution to the development of east Shetland Basin oil fields over the past 50 years.
Petrasco managing director says firm ready for the upturn
This year holds special significance for the team at Petrasco as it marks our 45th year in business since first opening our doors in the Granite City in 1974.
Funding need not be daunting
As Scotland’s energy sector transitions to a lower-carbon future, diversification has become a buzzword for businesses looking to take advantage of new opportunities.
Good investment and finance advice delivers an ACE result
At AAB we are experienced in advising management teams, corporate clients and private shareholders on how to raise appropriate funding aligned to their business needs, whether it be for organic or acquisitive growth, working capital purposes, or an equity investment to unlock the value held by existing shareholders.
Middle East remains a land of opportunity for Scottish firms, says Petrasco commercial manager
Despite signs of an upturn in the North Sea, global oil and gas producing areas continue to be an attractive option for companies looking to establish new operations.
Top notch line-up of speakers to address IMCA seminar
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has brought together an impressive line-up of speakers for its two-day Annual Seminar in The Hague, on November 28-29, 2018.
Oil and gas compаnies to share updates on major pipelines projects at MOGC 2019
Dr. H. Saltuk Düzyol, CEO at TANAP Natural Gas Transmission Co., said earlier this year that ‘TANAP Project will definitely bring some flavor to the European market. Because South East Europe needs more and more gas to meet their ever-increasing demand. They are also dependent on one source country which is Russian Federation. TANAP Project will increase the bargaining power against their existing suppliers; they’ll gain greater operational flexibility and reduce cost for reaching energy’.
Brimmond Group at ADIPEC
Brimmond Group is delighted to announce that it will exhibit at the renowned annual international oil and gas exhibition ADIPEC 2018.
WATCH: LR unveils pipeline leak remedy
Does the fear of pipeline leaks and ruptures keep you awake at night? You don’t need us to tell you that the impact of pipeline corrosion, cracks and leaks can be significant. The operational costs due to shutdown and repair, and the lost profit and liability costs associated with pipeline rupture can surpass millions of dollars.
Decommissioning hub in Lerwick with trusted logistics provider
Dales Voe has been named as the preferred location for the UK’s first ultra deep-water port and has an approved planning application to increase the decommissioning capabilities on site, opening up a unique opportunity for North Sea operators in the region.
PIM changing the face of North Sea equipment inspection
An Aberdeenshire based firm of integrity management experts, PIM, has developed PIM Optimum, a smart integrity management solution, which according to PIM’s managing director, Steven Plant, will change the face of recording inspection information in the North Sea.
Denholm Engineering: Success is in striking a balance
Diversification. It’s a word we have frequently heard in the oil industry, especially in the past few years, but what does diversification look and feel like in practice for a business like ours?
Lessons from other industries central to oil and gas recovery, ASCO says
Digitalisation can help realise significant benefits for oil and gas, particularly if lessons can be learned from the experiences of other sectors including retail and automotive.
Aberdeen harbour: In demand for decommissioning
Demand for decommissioning services in Aberdeen Harbour have been steadily growing for several years now – but in 2018 the port has been a hive of decom activity. Nearly 2,000 tonnes of material has crossed the quayside from high-profile projects, such as the Maersk Leadon and Janice, and Shell’s Brent Alpha projects. The Harbour has also accommodated materials inbound from Nexen’s Plug and Abandonment Programme.
Benchmarking and beyond with Achilles
As global economies transition away from fossil fuels towards more sustainable energy sources, the shutting down of oil and gas operations presents a huge decommissioning challenge.
Significant growth for AAB’s global payroll team
Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB), one of the UK’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, has announced significant growth within its global payroll team as a result of a number of new client wins. These new wins have seen a 50% increase in turnover, for that service, to £2.25million during the last year. As a result of this demand, the firm has added to their global payroll team, which is now some 20 people strong, through a number of key appointments including Katie Lange and Simon Porter, who each have extensive global payroll experience.
Top notch line-up of speakers to address IMCA seminar
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has brought together an impressive line-up of speakers for its two-day Annual Seminar in The Hague, on November 28-29, 2018.