Finding the right balance with organisational culture
The perception that every company working in oil and gas enjoys inflated margins is a myth that needs to be dispelled, writes ASCO's Peter France.
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ASCO wins over £10 million contract with NORM Solutions Business
The Aberdeen-based firm, ASCO has signed a deal with over £10 million for naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) decontamination and disposal services with undisclosed operators.
Turnkey approach critical to elevate UK’s decommissioning success on international level
For the last 50-plus years, the UK’s energy industry has been dominated by oil and gas activity, but as our industry matures, it faces increasing opportunities in decommissioning.
Why a flexible turnkey service approach is fundamental in elevating the UK’s decommissioning success to an international level
For the last 50+ years, the UK’s energy industry has been dominated by oil and gas activity, but as our industry matures, it faces increasing opportunities in decommissioning.
New UK boss for Aberdeen-based Asco as global logistics giant focuses on energy transition
Global logistics firm Asco has named a successor to UK managing director Glenn Hurren following his decision to retire.
Supporting colleagues to navigate the new normal
This year has seen the world gradually ease into a new normal, following two years of uncertainty and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building the right ecosystem is key to future prosperity for the North Sea
Increasing political and social pressures regarding energy transition and security has once again thrust the North Sea into a period of significant transformation.
Norway’s innovative culture is a breeding ground for digital evolution
Across the globe, digitalisation has been crucial in revamping the energy landscape and enabling a swifter transition towards improved energy efficiency and security.
ExxonMobil and ASCO among quartet of new EIC board appointments
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) trade association has appointed a quartet of new board members.
ASCO secures five-year contract extension with Equinor
ASCO has been awarded a five-year contract extension to provide Equinor with logistics and quayside services from its Peterhead base.
‘What did I need to do differently?’ – Asco boss shares emotive story that ‘shaped’ approach to health and safety
“That's really where I can look back to and see how my whole focus towards this was developed”, Peter France told the Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) HSE conference.
ASCO makes new appointment to spur Caribbean growth
ASCO has appointed Deborah Benjamin as managing director for Trinidad & Tobago as it looks to build on more than 20 years of local operations.
North Sea Tiger: One-eyed cat stows away on oil platform
A one-eyed black cat who found his way onto an offshore installation has been returned home - five years after he went missing.
TAC HealthCare clinches £35m in occupational health contracts
TAC Healthcare Group has secured multiple contracts providing occupational health services to firms in the energy and construction sectors.
ASCO looks to ‘promising’ 2022, following £200m contract wins
ASCO has secured a string of contract wins with major North Sea operators, marking a successful start to 2022.
North-east chamber recruits media and marketing pro as Ducatus and Asco announce new hires
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC), recruitment company Ducatus Partners and energy logistics firm Asco Group have all made key appointments to help drive forward their ambitions.
NORM Solutions and Decommissioning
One of the main concerns of any decommissioning program is the potential of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) on subsea and topside structure and equipment that is to be decommissioned. John Davidson, NORM Operations Manager at ASCO, discusses the process involved in the disposal of NORM and the key role that NORM Solutions can play in this specialist area.
Sustainability in ASCO DNA
ESG. It’s an acronym we are all familiar with now, but does that mean that it’s an entirely new concept? Of course not, but there’s no denying that it has moved its way up the agenda with considerable speed, particularly as the energy transition becomes a part of our daily lives.
Energy Voice ETIDEX event will raise the curtain for COP26
The long-awaited UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) kicks off in Glasgow in November when world leaders arrive in Scotland to seek agreement on how to tackle clime change collectively.
Asco boss says ‘loyal’ employees are helping to set the Aberdeen company on a path for growth
Asco has not “missed a beat” during the Covid-19 pandemic and continues to get kit to where it is needed amid the current woes affecting UK supply chains, the global logistics firm’s chief executive, Peter France, has said.
Supporting Peers – the future of mental health help
I'm sure that anyone reading this article will agree that there is still a long way to go in terms of removing the stigma around Mental Health. We know and understand that mental health difficulties can be supported and treated. So why are we typically so slow to ask for the help that we need?
Prevention rather than cure – the road to a circular economy
We’ve all seen the recent press images of litter strewn public parks and beaches – the result of some unseasonably nice weather and an easing of lockdown restrictions. Unfortunately, we’ve also all seen media reports of those public spaces being closed whilst local council services are being redirected into a mass clean-up.
Asco secures west Africa vessel monitoring deals worth £2.5m
International offshore logistics firm Asco has tied up two deals worth £2.5 million in west Africa.
Sustainability: dealing with the unknown?
As many of you reading this will know, ASCO operates under two fundamental obsessions – Safety and Service excellence. However, as of last month, we added a third obsession: Sustainability.
Asco changes hands and brings in Bob Keiller as chairman
International offshore logistics firm Asco Group, of Aberdeen, is starting Christmas week under new ownership.