Savills and Knight Frank are joint agents for bp’s headquarters
Savills and Knight Frank have been appointed joint agents for bp’s North Sea headquarters, in Dyce, Aberdeen, following the energy giant’s decision to relocate elsewhere in the city.
Neptune building sold in mega deal
The Neptune Energy building in Aberdeen has been sold in the city’s biggest office deal since the pandemic began.
Oil and gas services companies named award winners
Aberdeen-based well management and performance improvement specialist Exceed has been recognised for “outstanding short-term growth” in overseas sales over three years.
Sir Ian spells out energy dilemma facing the UK in the push towards net-zero carbon emissions
Sir Ian Wood has said he is confident the UK Government will not cave into pressure over continued oil and gas production in the North Sea.
Scottish firm hails launch of the world’s most powerful tidal energy turbine a success
An Orkney firm has successfully launched the world's most powerful tidal turbine.
P&J Business Breakfast offers food for thought on climate change and the energy transition
There is still time to sign up for a prestigious online event shining a spotlight on green recovery and the energy transition.
NorSea UK and partners launch subsea decommissioning ‘hub’
Logistics company NorSea UK, of Aberdeen, has teamed up with two other firms to launch what is claimed to be Scotland’s first dedicated subsea decommissioning “hub”.
Texan firm ChampionX secures £2.8m North Sea chemicals deal
US-based oilfield technology firm ChampionX said yesterday it had won two contracts, worth a total of £2.8 million, to deliver its “next generation”, non-toxic chemicals to two major North Sea operators.
Investor unveils plans for new business park
London-based property investor Faro Capital has unveiled plans for a new business park in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen group North Star awards contracts for Dogger Bank wind farm vessels to Vard
Shipping group North Star has awarded the new-build contracts for its £270 million deal to service the world’s largest offshore wind farm to Norwegian company Vard.
North-east firm’s founder plays key role in US buyer’s global growth plans
A former offshore oil and gas industry professional who launched and then sold a business looking after travel formalities for firms sending employees overseas is now playing a key role in the US buyer’s global expansion.
Ace Winches says £3.7m cash balance is ‘strong platform’ for growth plans
Ace Winches said yesterday its £3.7m cash balance at the end of February was a “strong platform” for its future growth.
Oil industry legal teams fear flood of climate change challenges
Oil and gas industry legal eagles are bracing themselves for a “significant threat” to business as pressure over climate change heats up.
Wood’s plan for ‘decade of action’ revealed
Global consulting and engineering company Wood, of Aberdeen, has pledged to have 40% of senior management roles filled by women by 2030.
Irish firm and Subsea 7 team up for floating wind farm off north-east coast
Irish firm Simply Blue Energy (SBE) and global energy services giant Subsea 7 have teamed up to develop a new floating offshore wind farm off the north-east coast.
Aberdeen-Houston event gives Granite PR gateway to successful year
Granite PR has said its latest Aberdeen-Houston Gateway got its 2021 event programme off to a successful start.
Oil-eating bacteria ‘primed and ready’ to deal with North Sea blowouts
An underwater observatory between Shetland and Faroe has found an abundance of hydrocarbon-eating bacteria that could help deal with future oil spills.
Scottish firm KRG Engineering unveils oil and gas expansion plan
Central belt firm KRG Specialist Engineering Services has revealed plans to ramp up its oil and gas business, and diversify into renewables.
McLachlan Marine optimistic about start to 2021
Inshore workboat operator McLachlan Marine, of Fordoun, Aberdeenshire, has reported an “optimistic start” to 2021, thanks to its growing foothold in emerging markets.
Former Gibraltar Port boss to take helm of Aberdeen Harbour Board
The former boss of one of Europe’s busiest cruise ship ports will take over as chief executive at Aberdeen Harbour Board (AHB) in September, it was announced yesterday.
Firms show their star quality at business awards
North-east firms from Banffshire to Royal Deeside are celebrating after being named winners in the 2021 Northern Star Business Awards.
BME Services says helideck offering is game-changing
BME Services, part of Aberdeen-based equipment and industrial service company BME Group, has unveiled North Sea helideck refurbishment contracts worth £500,000.
AMTE Power starts as listed business on the Stock Exchange today
Thurso company AMTE Power starts life as a London Stock Exchange-listed business today.
Oilfield service firms Expro and Frank’s to merge
UK-based company Expro and Dutch rival Frank's International have announced plans for a merger creating a billion-dollar oilfield services giant.
Reasons for cautious optimism among diving contractors in 2021
Diving contractors have good reason to be cautiously optimistic for the rest of 2021, according to new research from Aberdeen-based energy market intelligence firm Archer Knight.