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Innovo launches innovative, lightweight pipeline alignment clamp
Innovo has announced the design of a new generation of alignment clamp for a major global pipeline contractor. Following successful tests of the prototype, the innovative new clamp is capable of aligning onshore pipeline terminations for a semi-automatic… Read More
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North-East firm joins forces with renowned explorer to create 3D archaeological models of newly discovered US WWII submarine
Aberdeen-based subsea 3D scanning specialists, Viewport3, have been collaborating with an eminent international explorer, Tim Taylor to process pioneering underwater 3D scans on the bow and stern of a US submarine which was lost in 1942.Viewport3 were contracted… Read More
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COOEC OFFSHORE AND EXPRO FORM INTERNATIONAL RISERLESS WELL INTERVENTION ALLIANCE
China based offshore and subsea solutions company, COOEC Offshore, has formed an alliance with international oilfield services company, Expro.The formal exclusive agreement allows both companies, which are already globally recognised as safe providers of high-quality subsea and… Read More
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Peterson expands partnership with Chrysaor with new contract extension
International energy logistics provider Peterson has been awarded a new contract with Chrysaor to grow its current integrated logistics services agreement.The 18-month contract extension, with options for three further one-year extensions, will see Peterson support Chrysaor across… Read More
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Forth Ports introduces permanent rail service between Grangemouth and Tilbury
Forth Ports today announces, in partnership with Direct Rail Services (DRS) and Eddie Stobart, that the rail service which provides a regular weekend link between the Port of Tilbury and the Port of Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port,… Read More
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Peterson expands Caribbean presence with new Repsol project
Leading international energy logistics company Peterson has strengthened its presence in the Caribbean after being awarded a major contract with Repsol Exploracion Guyana, S.A.Peterson has been selected as the main logistics contractor for the Carapa 1 exploration… Read More
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Hiretech Limited Leaves The eu
Hiretech Limited officially left the EU on 15th July 2019.Whilst the UK continues in its preparations to leave the EU, Hiretech has moved quickly to adopt the movement by ceasing to use its .eu registered domain.The company,… Read More
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DECOMMISSIONING FIRST FOR LERWICK
Lerwick Harbour has taken delivery of its first decommissioning project from the southern North Sea with the arrival on Sunday (14 July) at the Shetland port of Spirit Energy’s Markham Field ST-1 platform.The steel jacket and topsides,… Read More
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Graduate Apprenticeships at Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is looking to engage with employers who may be interested to hear more about the latest Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) offering and how… Read More
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Decommissioning in Shetland expands with the arrival of more North Sea structures
The Dales Voe decommissioning facility in Shetland is one step closer to becoming a centre of excellence for recycling offshore structures from the North Sea with the arrival of two new installations for decommissioning by strategic partners Veolia… Read More
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New Industry Advisor to liaise with offshore industries on fishing matters
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), a trade association representing the Scottish fish-catching sector, and its wholly-owned subsidiary SFF Services Limited (SFFSL), which provides vessel support for the energy industries, have appointed Andrew Third as Industry Advisor.In… Read More
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Brimmond Group and Rigrun Europe hosts their 1st Offshore Asset Demo Day
Brimmond Group and Rigrun Europe greeted over 125 oil and gas professionals and suppliers to their Kintore facilities on Thursday 27 June. The Offshore Asset Demo Day is a vital element of the company's strategy to showcase to the… Read More
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Brent Bravo platform removed from North Sea by Pioneering Spirit
Shell’s Brent Bravo platform has been removed from the North Sea by Allseas’ heavy lift and pipelay vessel Pioneering Spirit.The 25,000 tonne single-piece removal of the topsides was completed yesterday morning.The entire lift took four hours,… Read More
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Flowline Specialists Drives Forward With New CEO
Oldmeldrum-based energy equipment manufacturer and service provider Flowline Specialists has made a series of changes to its senior management team.Ross Whittingham, who was previously the firm’s engineering manager, has taken on the role of CEO. … Read More
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Leading Aberdeen Firms Extend Transport Partnership
Two leading Aberdeen-headquartered companies have cemented a partnership established at the turn of the century by extending it into the next decade.ARR Craib will continue to provide all of the UK transportation and logistics requirements for metal… Read More
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Offshore Simulation to become an integral part of EIP product design process to help transform subsea lifting
Ecosse IP Ltd (EIP) recently announced a close working relationship with the Office Simulator Centre (OSC) based in Ålesund, Norway. Dorothy Burke, Managing Director, visited this ground-breaking centre, with the Oil Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) and the… Read More
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Innovo awarded SupplHi Vendor Passport status
Innovo has achieved Vendor Passport (VP) status with SupplHi, the web-based information database for vendor management, enabling international clients to find and contact Innovo for enquiries and commercial opportunities. The addition… Read More
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Shell to spend $1.5billion on UK decommissioning through to 2025
Shell is expected to spend $1.5bn (£1.152bn) on decommissioning in the North Sea over the next six years, according to a new forecast.Analysis from GlobalData shows the energy major tops the list of firms with decommissioning costs… Read More
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Flowline Specialists Secures ISO 45001:2018 Accreditation
Scottish energy equipment manufacturer and service provider Flowline Specialists has been awarded ISO 45001:2018 certification following a recent audit. The Oldmeldrum-based firm has attained the new occupational health and safety certification following a successful audit by risk management and… Read More
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ZynQ 360 business growth drives team expansion.
ZynQ 360, the world leader in Visual Asset Management, continues to underline its commitment to global growth with a trio of appointments. Brenda Harrison has joined as Global Sales and Marketing Coordinator with Jamie Rankin and Beth Alexander as… Read More
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The Offshore South & East Africa Oil and Gas Activity Map - OTC launch
This brand new offshore oil and gas activity map covering the Offshore South & East Africa region is available to order - FREE* - from the GreySellsGlobal web site - Read More
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Group Operations Manager Joins SUT Middle East Committee
The group operations manager of energy equipment manufacturer and service provider Flowline Specialists has joined the committee of a newly formed branch of the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT).Graeme Chalmers, who is based in Dubai, is one… Read More
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BiSN makes key global appointment
BiSN, the global leader in innovative metal-to-metal downhole sealing solutions, continues to underline its commitment to global growth with the appointment of Hema Prapoo as Vice President of Sales.Hema brings 15 years of experience and will be responsible… Read More
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Innovo and Petroconst SA complete successful crane project for OMV Petrom
Integrated project management and engineering service provider, Innovo, has successfully completed an EPCC (Enginering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning) contract for Romanian oil and gas operator, OMV Petrom. Innovo partnered up with Romanian firm, Petroconst SA, to install a… Read More
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Aberdeen decommissioning specialist Well-Safe snaps up first rig
An Aberdeen-headquartered firm has reached a major milestone in its quest to become the oil and gas industry’s top well-decommissioning specialist.Well-Safe Solutions has struck a deal to buy its first decommissioning asset – the Ocean Guardian semi-submersible… Read More
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Ecosse IP field trial showcases successful subsea lifting technology
Ecosse IP (EIP) held an industry showcase to demonstrate the capability of its Ambient Lifter subsea and decommissioning solution, in a 2 day event held in Fraserburgh (25-26th March).EIP, a subsea tools and technology developer based in… Read More
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Kishorn Port secures Waste Management Licence and invests a further £1.6 million
Kishorn Port Ltd (KPL) has secured a Waste Management Licence (WML) from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) for the decommissioning of off-shore oil and gas assets at Kishorn Yard and Dry Dock.This will allow KPL to… Read More
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Xodus on Cost Cutting in North Sea Decom
Xodus Group has carried out a concept study and Front End Engineering Design (FEED) project which determined that a North Sea operator will save up to $77.5 million (£59 million) by adopting a Not Normally Attended (NNA) status… Read More
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Expro Awarded ROSPA Order of Distinction
Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has been recognised with an Order of Distinction for 15 consecutive Gold awards in the RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Health and Safety Awards.The prestigious award is presented to… Read More
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Peterson awarded accreditation for occupational health and safety for all Trinidad sites
Leading international energy logistics company, Peterson, has successfully recertified its Trinidad and Tobago operations to four internationally recognised standards, whilst also achieving the international standard ISO 45001:2018 accreditation for occupational health and safety across all Trinidad sites.ISO 45001 is… Read More
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North east firm secures multi-million pound investment to support growth plans
A North east equipment specialist has secured a multi-million private investment as it strives towards its ambitious growth strategy to become a £30million EBITDA business in the next five years.Motive Offshore Group has agreed a deal with… Read More
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John Lawrie Group To Develop Dundee Decom Facility
Metal recycling, decommissioning and steel tubulars specialist John Lawrie Group is expanding its Scottish operations after agreeing a multi-million pound deal to develop a new site at the Port of Dundee.The Aberdeen-headquartered company has reached an agreement… Read More
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Expro Strengthens Executive Management Team with Two Appointments
International oilfield services company, Expro, is pleased to announce the appointments of two key executive management roles.Current Executive Vice President, Alistair Geddes, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) with immediate effect. Mr Geddes has been… Read More
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PDi Expand Engineering Capability and win over £2 Million in 2019 New Orders
PDi Ltd, a Tattva Group Company, the Aberdeen-based subsea engineering and project management specialists, has announced ambitious expansion plans and over £2m of new orders since the start of the year. The company has recently added concept… Read More
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New Alliance Creates Turnkey Solution in the Tay and Forth for Decommissioning Projects
LEADING BUSINESSES JOIN FORCES TO DELIVER A ONE-STOP DECOM HUB AND POTENTIAL NEW VIRTUAL DEEP WATER QUAYSIDE A new alliance of leading businesses in the North Sea Oil & Gas decommissioning sector, has been formed and launched today in… Read More
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Brimmond kick starts the year with contract wins and delivers bespoke solutions to Tier 1 clients
Integrated engineering solutions company, Brimmond Group, has seen a busy start to 2019 with a range of engineered hydraulic solutions mobilising to a number of Tier 1 clients to support offshore operations in UKCS, Republic of Ireland, Dutch North Sea… Read More
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SEA's Legacy Locker Avoids Downtime
Subsea equipment re-use and refurbishing expert, SEA, has provided refurbished electrical jumper assemblies to Chevron North Sea Limited (“Chevron”) that were urgently needed to support ongoing operations. By offering a quick solution for replacing old parts that would… Read More
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John Lawrie Group Agrees Deal To Develop Dundee Decom Facility
Metal recycling, decommissioning and steel tubulars specialist, John Lawrie Group, is set to expand its operations in Scotland after agreeing a multi-million pound deal to develop a new site at the Port of Dundee.The Aberdeen-headquartered company has… Read More
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Leading energy & utilities CEOs launch a sector inclusion commitment
CEOs from 32 of the country’s leading energy and utilities employers today launch a sector Inclusion Commitment that is a long-term commitment to attract more diverse and inclusive talent into their industry, reflecting the communities they serve.The… Read More
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Innovo appoints Corporate Business Development Director
Innovo Engineering and Construction is pleased to announce the appointment of Garry Millard to the role of Corporate Business Development Director. In this newly created role, Garry will be responsible for leading strategic business development, as well as… Read More
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Oil States Awarded over £80k to develop Well P&A technology
Aberdeen based oil & gas firm, Oil States, has been awarded over £80k from The Scottish Government to develop innovative technologies for Well Plug & Abandonment (P&A).The funding, which has been granted as part of the Scottish Government… Read More
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Quanta Fabricom has strengthen its management team with the appointment of 2 new Directors
Paul Kelly has joined the company as Technical Director, responsible for EPC delivery of projects and is based from Quanta’s new Aberdeen base in Westhill. Paul has extensive experience of overseeing all phases of high-profile projects within… Read More
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Bilfinger Strengthen Maintenance and Modification Offering with New Appointment
Leading asset lifecycle services specialist Bilfinger Salamis UK has strengthened its service offering with the appointment of Maintenance and Modifications Operations Manager, Bob Taylor.Well respected with many years of experience in the upstream and downstream oil and… Read More
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New Contract with Repsol Sinopec Sees Peterson Handle Record Tonnage Across its Aberdeen Operations
International energy logistics provider Peterson has been awarded a new long-term integrated logistics contract to service Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (“Repsol Sinopec”).The contract sees Repsol Sinopec transitioning their marine and quayside operations to Aberdeen from Peterhead with… Read More
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Bureau Veritas awarded major inspection contract for new oil field development
Bureau Veritas, a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services, has been awarded a four-year contract with Neptune Energy to provide second and third-party inspection services for the new Fenja oil and gas field development, offshore… Read More
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Peterson Offshore Passenger Terminal celebrates 100th flight
The 3rd of January 2019 saw the 100th flight take off from Peterson Offshore Passenger Terminal at Zeeland AirportThis exciting new activity for the region began earlier in 2018 when helicopter operator NHV was awarded the contract for supporting Van… Read More
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Ocean GreatWhite arrives at Kishorn
After a five month journey from Singapore via the Canary Islands, Diamond Offshore’s Ocean GreatWhite has arrived at Kishorn. The Ocean GreatWhite, the largest semi-submersible drilling rig in the world, will stay at anchor at Kishorn for… Read More
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Fabricom Offshore Services Re-Brands Following Aberdeen Expansion and MBO
Fabricom Offshore Services has announced the launch of a new name and corporate identity. From today, the energy services firm will operate under the name Quanta Fabricom.The company has undergone a complete re-brand following a recent management… Read More
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North east firm appoints new finance director as it eyes 2019 growth
A North-east headquartered marine equipment specialist has made a strategic appointment to support ambitious growth plans for the coming year as it continues to post record results.Motive Offshore Group, which is headquartered in Boyndie, Aberdeenshire, has seen… Read More
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The Sleeping Giant Awakens
When the Ninian Central oil production platform was towed out of Loch Kishorn in May 1978, at just over 600,000 tonnes it was the largest concrete structure that had ever moved across the face of the earth.Over 40 years later,… Read More
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Senior Appointment at Lerwick Harbour
Captain Alexander Simpson named HarbourmasterThe Board of Lerwick Port Authority has announced the appointment of Captain Alexander Simpson as Harbourmaster. A Master Mariner, Alexander joined Lerwick Port Authority as Deputy Harbourmaster in October 2008, following his time in… Read More
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Rotech Subsea appoints new Business Development Manager to address rising demand from European Oil & Gas and Decommissioning Markets
Subsea excavation pioneer Rotech Subsea Ltd. has announced the appointment of Anthony Bews as Europe Business Development Manager. In his new role Bews will focus on the continued growth of Rotech’s Oil & Gas and Decommissioning business in… Read More
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Meeting New International Standards in Health and Safety
Port Authority’s ISO 45001 accreditation a milestone for working relationshipsLerwick Port Authority has achieved a new standard in Occupational Health and Safety within nine months of it being introduced, making it one of the first British ports to… Read More
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Innovo and Unique Group successfully complete a decommissioning project in the Middle East region
Innovo, an engineering, construction and equipment rental company, together with Unique Group, one of the world’s leading integrated subsea and offshore solution providers, have successfully completed a multi-million dollar decommissioning contract for Italian global marine, oil and… Read More
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Fabricom Offshore Services Strengthens Aberdeen Base with Office Move
Leading EPC service provider Fabricom Offshore Services has moved its Aberdeen base to their new office at Arnhall Business Park, Westhill. Signing the 10-year lease reaffirms Fabricom’s strong commitment to the Aberdeen area and the North… Read More
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Leading industry project experts define key leadership qualities at cross-sector event
A cross-sector group of industry project experts has met to debate and define the skills and competences required by leaders in achieving successful project outcomes in increasingly complex contracting environments. More than 20 delegates, including members of… Read More
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Xodus strengthens decom division after securing more than £2million of work
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has strengthened its decommissioning team with the appointment of Gareth Jones as Decom Lead.The appointment follows a successful year for Xodus’ decommissioning division which has secured several new clients and won £2million… Read More
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Bilfinger Secure Decommissioning Contracts From Seaway Heavy Lifting
Bilfinger Salamis UK has been awarded contracts to provide decommissioning services on three UKCS assets.Working alongside Seaway Heavy Lifting, Bilfinger teams will provide topside removal preparatory services on Spirit Energy’s ST1, Audrey A and Audrey B… Read More
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“Set you phasers to stun” … Slovakian Star Trek Technology for the Oil & Gas Industry
Karl Farrow has joined the growing Oil & Gas team of experts in GA Drilling. With over thirty years of international experience Karl is known in the industry for his love of a challenge and entrepreneurial leadership. A Career… Read More
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Nuclear Decommissioning Project Successfully Completed
N-ERGISE was awarded Principal Contractor role under full CDM 2015 regulations. The objective was to safely decommissioning x2 offshore platforms to which one provided cooling water to Sizewell A nuclear station. There were many constraints and challenges including the… Read More
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UK's First Decommissioning Semi Submersible Business Choose Dundee As Logistics Hub
One of the country’s most ambitious decommissioning businesses, Offshore Decommissioning Services Ltd (ODS), is opening its UK headquarters in Dundee in early 2019. Following 14 months of R&D and conceptual design ODS was established in 2017… Read More
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Aubin announces senior management changes to support R&D and continued business growth
Aubin, the chemical solutions provider to the energy industry, has realigned its senior management team to enhance the company’s technology development and support its continued business growth.Chief Financial Officer Katy Gifford has been appointed Chief Executive… Read More
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Major contract extension strengthens Expro’s position in Azerbaijan
Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has strengthened the opening of its new purpose-built facilities in Baku, winning a four-year contract extension for BP’s Shah Deniz Stage 2 project.The contract extension will see Expro continue its provision… Read More
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Peterson awarded accreditation for occupational health and safety management
Leading international energy logistics company, Peterson, has achieved the international standard ISO 45001:2018 accreditation for its occupational health and safety management system across all of its global sites.ISO 45001 is the new international standard for occupational health and safety … Read More
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New innovative technology set to support offshore safety training
Offshore workers are set to be better prepared for helicopter safety training with innovative technology being launched at a leading UK safety training provider.Falck Safety Services UK (Falck) has today (8 November 2018) revealed new 360° immersive technology at the… Read More
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Fabricom Quick Turnaround Shutdown on Rough Gas Storage Field
Oil and gas EPC contractor Fabricom Offshore Services have successfully completed engineering and construction services for a major plant shutdown on the Centrica Storage owned Rough 47/3B platform within a 28 day turnaround period.The modifications engineered and executed… Read More
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Leading Decommissioning company Well-Safe Solutions is delighted to announce appointment of key executive team member.
Leading decommissioning company Well-Safe Solutions is today delighted to announce the appointment of a key position within the Executive Team. Matt Jenkins is to become Chief Operating Officer of Aberdeen-based Well-Safe Solutions with immediate effect with a promotion… Read More
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Industry collaboration to drive the evolution of the “Digital Twin” for offshore wind
Bureau Veritas, world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have entered into a collaboration agreement to jointly develop a Veristar AIM 3D “Digital Twin” of ORE Catapult’s 7MW Levenmouth… Read More
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GreySellsGlobal Ltd. and uGRIDD Corporation announce their new relationship to offer a digital mapping portal, www.marineGRIDD.com
marineGRIDDTM is a web portal based spatial delivery product which migrates new or existing datasets into a simple user accessed system to deliver digital mapping to the client on desktop PC and portable devices.GreySellsGlobal Ltd. (GSGL), who… Read More
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Ardent Launches Innovative Buoyancy Concept as Alternative to HLV's
Ardent, the premier marine salvage, emergency response and decom contractor has completed the design of an external buoyancy system to recover jackets. An invited audience of operators, regulators, yards and trade associations attended the launch in… Read More
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NE Personnel Specialist Targets Expansion In Global Footprint
An Aberdeen headquartered personnel specialist has plans for global growth with Scottish Enterprise support to expand its client services.Prodrill Energy Resource Solutions, based in the city’s Albyn Terrace, has seen a 46% increase in job requirements from… Read More
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KPL Showcase Day
Kishorn Port Ltd (KPL) in partnership with the Oil & Gas Authority (O&GA) and Highland and Island Enterprise (HIE) hosted a Showcase Day at Kishorn yesterday (19.09.18). Despite the unpredictable Highland weather the event was well attended by stakeholders… Read More
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Innovation Backed To Revolutionise Decom Environmental Monitoring
An Aberdeen-based start-up which has created a revolutionary well integrity monitoring system, has had its technology tipped to become ubiquitous within the global decommissioning industry. Long-term well integrity verification specialist, Sentinel Subsea – which is being supported to accelerate… Read More
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Atlas Copco Rental Europe Invests In Offshore Fleet
New offshore equipment offers efficient solutions for demanding offshore applications Boom, Belgium: Atlas Copco Rental has reaffirmed their commitment to the Marine and Energy industry with a significant investment into advanced offshore equipment. Now more than ever, offshore… Read More
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Strong Result Following Achilles FPAL Audit
Following a recent audit, John Lawrie Group has maintained its Achilles First Point Assessment (FPAL) Verify status and has increased its score across all four appraisal categories.Carried out in late July, the rigorous biennial audit evaluated the… Read More
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Lerwick Port Authority Appoint New Chief Executive
Sandra Laurenson to retire in NovemberCaptain Calum Grains is to succeed Ms Sandra Laurenson as Chief Executive of Lerwick Port Authority when she retires in November after more than 40 years' service.The management changes at the Shetland port… Read More
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Zenith Bolster Management And Wells Team
An Aberdeen-based well engineering and project management company has made a key appointment following a period of significant global growth.Zenith Energy, which was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, has appointed Simon Lucas as well… Read More
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Motive Expands Fabrication Division At North East Base
Marine equipment specialist Motive Offshore has expanded its fabrication division at its main site at Boyndie in North-east Aberdeenshire with a £250k investment to offer a more enhanced service to clients whilst secured a key appointment to manage… Read More
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John Lawrie Group Management Take Ownership And Drive Up Profits
The past year has been a significant one in the life-cycle of John Lawrie Group, the Aberdeen-headquartered metal recycling, decommissioning and steel tubulars business.November saw the completion of a private equity backed management buy-out. Four members… Read More
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Decom plans approved for Shell’s Brent Alpha, Bravo and Charlie topsides
The UK Government has approved Shell’s plans to remove the topsides for the iconic Brent Alpha, Bravo and Charlie platforms in the North Sea.Brent is coming to the end of its life as a field after… Read More
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Strong Motive To Pull Through Tough Times Secures Award Win
A leading North-east offshore services firm has come through its toughest three years to secure a respected business award.Motive Offshore Group, which is headquartered in Boyndie, near Banff, specialises in the manufacture, rental and services of high… Read More
