RigQuip boss seeks Cromarty Firth expansion
The boss of an Aberdeen-based services company has revealed it is keen to expand operations into yards on the Cromarty Firth as oil and gas activity in the area continues to pick up.
The boss of an Aberdeen-based services company has revealed it is keen to expand operations into yards on the Cromarty Firth as oil and gas activity in the area continues to pick up.
Alex Salmond has launched a lawsuit against the Scottish Government following sexual assault allegations made by two staff members during his time as first minister.
An organisation which is aimed at driving investment in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has released a video to promote the region, showcasing it as a global leader in oil and gas.
Aberdeen-headquartered KCA Deutag has narrowed its pre-tax losses by £14.5million, but said the recovery in the oil market still lacks momentum.
Energy services giant Wood has secured a three-year contract extension with Shell for work on its assets globally.
Offshore accommodation vessel owner Prosafe expects rates to improve amid “early signs of normalisation and market recovery” in the North Sea.
The contractor behind the harbour expansion at Nigg Bay has confirmed drilling and blasting work has started on the £350million project.
The Treasury is unlikely to reverse North Sea tax breaks in the upcoming Budget amid industry warnings it could cause “irreversible damage”, it emerged last night.
Netherlands-based Hendrik Veder Group (HVG) has acquired Aberdeen’s Universal Inspection (UI) as it seeks a move into the UK offshore sector.
Step Change in Safety has made two appointments to its leadership team from operator Spirit Energy and helicopter firm Babcock Offshore.
Scotland’s share of North Sea tax revenues jumped to £1.4billion in the last year, according to latest tax and spending figures.
A large fire has broken out at Essar Oil UK’s Stanlow oil refinery, which processes around a sixth of the country’s petrol needs.
Atlantic Offshore Scotland has created 50 new jobs through the purchase of two North Sea emergency response vessels.
Aberdeenshire-based Plant Integrity Management (PIM) has secured work worth more than £2million so far this year.
Project management training specialist 20/20 is the latest Scottish firm to announce its transition to employee ownership.
A milestone has been reached in the development of the Beatrice Offshore windfarm in the Moray Firth.
EnerMech has appointed a director for its European operations as it seeks to double turnover for the region to £170million.
The industry must “beef-up” guidelines to protect North Sea workers from blacklisting, according to a union official.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to wipe out thousands of UK jobs, the Bank of England’s chief economist has warned.
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney is taking part in a programme to deliver clean energy to remote communities.
James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) has taken on 12 projects for an innovative jetting system it launched a year ago.
Engineering consultancy Project Development International (PDi) has appointed Michael O’ Sullivan as its new chief executive.
Strikes are due to continue today on three North Sea platforms operated by Total for a 24-hour period.
Fundraising for the Piper Alpha memorial gardens in Aberdeen has passed the £40,000 mark.
Unions will meet with Scottish Government ministers next month to rally support for a wide-ranging inquiry into offshore helicopter safety.