Pipeline group set to expand
Pipeline technology group Online Electronics said it expects to grow its business by 50% this year through the expansion of its international operations.
African pirates hell has stopped me working, says oil skipper
A north-east man who was kidnapped by Nigerian pirates has warned others of the dangers of working in the west African oil industry.
Aberdeen hotel shortage ‘will limit future oil and gas growth’, warns expert
A shortage of hotels that charge realistic prices threatens Aberdeen’s economic growth prospects, a travel specialist has warned.
Shell extends Arria deal
Oil giant Shell has extended a contract to use technology developed by scientists at Aberdeen University.
“New breed” of engineers pick up prizes – and praise
An engineering boss has hailed a "new breed" of professional managers from Robert Gordon University's (RGU) Aberdeen Business School.
Paradigm to open Mexico office after £3.5m Latin American deal
A north-east drilling services company has won a contract in Latin America worth an estimated £3.5million.
New diet for offshore workers in bid to cut oil and gas obesity problem
A private medical clinic in Aberdeen has launched a diet service tailored for the offshore industry in an effort to tackle rising levels of obesity.
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.
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.
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.
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.