Offshore caterer Entier makes list of UK’s top fastest-growing firms
A north-east catering firm has become one of only three Scottish companies to be included on a list of the UK’s fastest-growing privately owned companies.
Bond clinches Nexen North Sea helicopter deal
Bond Offshore Helicopters has won a five-year deal to supply UK North Sea crew change support for Nexen Petroleum.
Wood Group PSN boss finds management approach that really rocks
Robin Watson is pleased to have recently learned of the “safety moment” espoused by the 1980s American rock legends who were famous for elaborate stage sets and dangerous pyrotechnics.
Wood Group PSN: We’ll fight safety failure charges over fatal West Delta rig explosion
Wood Group PSN has confirmed that it will be appealing against all of the findings of a report which accused the firm of safety violations in the first major fatal incident in the Gulf of Mexico since the Macondo disaster.
GEG founder Roy MacGregor joins business elite
Hundreds were gathered in the ballroom of the Glasgow Hilton to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurs, and Erikka Askeland talked to one of the best, Roy MacGregor
Global Energy Group spreads wings Down Under with Cunningham acquisition
Energy sector service company the Global Energy Group (GEG) yesterday unveiled its acquisition of another Australian business for an undisclosed sum and pledged to buy another in coming months.
Outlook healthy for North Sea M&A activity
Sales and mergers among companies trading North Sea assets are expected to remain frothy this year as dealmakers confirm lack of funding is no longer acting as a “significant” barrier, a survey has found.
Jee looks to increase staff by 110% with office move
Independent subsea engineering and training company Jee yesterday celebrated moving into bigger offices that will allow the firm to double to size of its Aberdeen workforce.
Joy as new Prospector 1 high-tech rig arrives at Invergordon
Employees at Prospector Offshore were celebrating last night after its £122.3million jack-up rig arrived safely at the Cromarty Firth after an arduous 5,000-mile journey.
MacLean Electrical expects record rise in turnover
Highland electrical distributor MacLean Electrical Group said it expects a record increase in turnover in the next 12 months after project delays hit profits in its most recent financial year.
High-flying McCallum targeting growth for Senergy
It's a jet set life for Senergy co-founder and chief executive James McCallum.
Experts downplay oil price impact after Iran nuclear deal
A landmark agreement to reduce sanctions on Iran boosted shares but saw the price of oil falter as fears emerged the Middle Eastern country would ramp up its exports.
Harkand bolsters Asia Pacific presence
Subsea inspection, repair and maintenance company Harkand has increased its presence in the Asia Pacific region by securing a clutch of multimillion-pound contracts.
National Grid defends £1.2bn profits
National Grid has added fuel to the fire of customer anger after revealing an increase in charges to use its gas and electricity networks that have boosted its profits.
ABB building on vision for excellence
The ABB centre is breathing new life into North Sea assets, finds Erikka Askeland
New Omega chief ‘will help propel growth’
Omega Completion Technology has promoted John Donachie to the role of managing director as the company plans to boost the number of people it employs by a third.
Share issue successful for Serica
Serica Energy raised £12.1million in a share issue yesterday to help fund drilling operations in the UK and Morocco.
Stork picks dram fine name for new vessel
Stork Technical Services has named the newest member of its fleet after a whisky distillery to celebrate its latest £2million investment.
New blow to Kashagan restart plans
Kazakhstan's giant Kashagan oilfield will not be able to restart production before the end of 2013, it emerged last night last night.
Senergy signs up for global energy scheme
Energy services firm Senergy has joined a consortium that will help emerging nations improve their oil and gas and renewables industries.
Deadline approaches for Offshore Achievement awards
Businesses have only four weeks to enter the Offshore Achievement awards.
Taqa to sell 40% stake in gas pipeline
Abu Dhabi oil giant Taqa has agreed to sell its stake in a Dutch natural gas pipeline for £150million, the state-owned Gulf firm said.
How offshore technology is being used to help crack crime
The four founders of a three dimensional visualisation firm are on track to pocket a £4.6million payout next year after its owners confirmed it was on target to hit profit targets.
£1m challenge for Mull hydro-electric project
A project to develop a small hydro-electric scheme on Mull has launched an appeal to raise £1million.
Record growth as offshore wind capacity overtakes onshore
Offshore wind capacity has grown by a record 79% in the last 12 months, outstripping the expansion of onshore windfarms for the first time, a new report has shown.