North Sea gas field on stream
Centrica Energy said yesterday it had started production at a North Sea gas field. The operator said York in the southern North Sea would produce about 120million cubic feet of gas per day at its peak.
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New man steering North Sea helicopter operator
CHC Scotia, the North Sea arm of Canadian group CHC Helicopter, has a new man at the helm.
Top IoD accolade for Ace Winches chief
The north-east's Alfie Cheyne has beaten impressive competition to be crowned global director of the year by one of the UK's top business organisations.
£6.69m Prelude win for Wood
Wood Group PSN has announced a £6.69million contract win for Shell off the coast of Western Australia.
Middle East target area
Pipeline engineering company Stats Group has appointed Angus Bowie as regional director for the Middle East and north Africa.
Kittiwake still going strong after new operators revive its fortunes
When the first offshore workers started producing oil on Kittiwake in 1990 they could not have expected their successors to still be on the platform more than 20 years later.
Bankers catch up with clients
Two top bankers from Royal Bank of Scotland are at OTC.
New boss paying attention to detail
INSPECTION and non-destructive testing specialist Applus RTD has appointed Neil Hannah as regional director for north-west Europe.
Business Growth Fund names regional director for Scotland
THE Business Growth Fund (BGF), established to help Britain's fast growing smaller and medium sized businesses, said Simon Munro was joining as regional director for Scotland.
RBS involved in £78m-plus refinancing of rig provider
The Royal Bank of Scotland announced at the OTC oil show in Houston yesterday that it was involved in a £78million-plus refinancing of Northern Offshore (NOF).
Welding group strengthens management
INTERNATIONAL welding group Serimax has appointed a new director as it prepares to extend its North Sea business.
Petrofac launches fourth simulator
THERE'S nothing like being prepared for an emergency in the energy business.