OTC 2014: Aberdeen must think bigger
Business leaders have called for Aberdeen to follow Houston and spread its economic reach across the north.
Events
Balmoral Group boss joins exclusive 40-trip club
Balmoral Group boss Jim Milne has touched down in Houston to attend OTC for the 40th time.
OTC 2014: Jeremy Cresswell’s Energy Eye – Day One
Among the soaring numbers of delegates from across the globe who stormed the gates of the Offshore Technology Conference 2014 on its first day, our Energy editor cast his watchful eye over the highlights of this year's event opener.
Perspective from OTC: ‘Scotland cements role as major oil and gas player’
They’ve been drilling oil out of the ground in Texas for over 100 years – so it’s no surprise that Houston has played host to the world’s foremost oil and gas event, the Offshore Technology Conference, for the past 45 years.
Opinion: Company value can be lost or added at OTC
OTC’s stats are impressive by any standards for a ‘trade show’. The largest annual energy industry showcase in the world pulls in audiences of more than 80,000, from more than 120 countries and representatives from more than 2700 companies.
Expro marks major milestone with $2billion order book
Expro today confirmed its order book hit the $2billion mark.
Applus RTD and Delta SubSea launch new ROV deepwater inspection tool
Applus RTD and Delta SubSea have teamed up to launch a new ROV deepwater inspection tool for non-piggable pipelines.
Safety pioneer Carl Arne Carlsen recognised at OTC dinner
Safety pioneer Carl Arne Carlsen was awarded the Distinguished Individual Achievement Award at this year’s OTC dinner.
The American stealth energy machine
When dramatic change occurs quietly, there is always a danger that its significance will be correspondingly under-estimated.
The US market . . . fast moving and attuned to change
As we get to May each year a significant number of UK-based business leaders will make the annual pilgrimage to OTC in Houston. And it's with good cause.
It’s a vigorous market for service firms but are you the right kind of business?
The oil services mergers and acquisitions pot is bubbling away merrily these day. And doubtless there will be one or two firms in the Press and Journal/Munro’s Travel delegation to this year’s Offshore Technology Conference in Houston quietly hoping to cash in . . . be taken over and to hit the perpetual golf circuit.
Perspective from OTC: ‘US service companies in bullish form’
OTC is undeniably a barometer of global oil and gas activity and judging from Simmons & Company International’s reception in Houston last night delegates from across the industry are in a positive frame of mind.
OTC 2014: Forging partnerships key to event’s success
Just hours before the start of OTC 2014 the Scottish delegation gathered at a networking event organised by the Munro's Travel Group and The Press and Journal.
SURF forum being staged at OTC
The first meeting of a new knowledge sharing forum on the topic of subsea integrity management practice is scheduled to take place at this year's Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.
Downhole looking up as Houston base expands
Casing accessory and completion tool firm Downhole Products has doubled the size of its US facility.
OTC: Travelling abroad? Stay fit and healthy
Typically, when we travel on work placements or for business, among our chief health and safety concerns are making sure we take necessary medications with us and ensuring we’ve had the correct vaccinations if travelling to a more exotic location.
Raising the US safety game
As the world’s oil and gas industry turns it eyes towards Houston and OTC, the foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration and production, I find myself reflecting on how the energy landscape in the area is changing.
Fergus Ewing ‘It’s time to address poor North Sea stewardship’
Scottish offshore excellence will once again be showcased on the world stage at this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, which I also have the pleasure of attending as Energy Minister for the third year.
Scots in Houston: Consul General explains oil capital’s appeal
The Offshore Technology Conference - world's biggest oil and gas event - attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe to the US energy capital, Houston.
Scots oil and gas firms more international in outlook
Scottish firms in the oil and gas supply chain are internationalising at a rapid pace - even more so than their counterparts in the rest of the UK, according to a recent survey.
They do it bigger in Houston
The first week of May in the largest city in Texas means one thing for Edward Stokes.
Waiters serve up safety melody at UK Oil & Gas Industry Safety Awards
The 2014 UK Oil & Gas Safety Awards got off to an unusual start, causing some confusion on the event floor.
Opinion: Don’t risk your business at OTC
As industry leaders gather at the year's flagship event, don't fall into the cocktail trap of empty deals and undeliverable promises.
Energy Ball 2014 shaping up to be best yet
An unforgettable night will be signed, sealed and delivered at the Press and Journal Energy Ball this year after Soul Legends were confirmed as the headline act.
Offshore Europe sparks £54m boost to Aberdeen economy
Offshore Europe (OE) 2013 in Aberdeen boosted the local economy by an estimated £53.9million, new figures show.