UK Opens National Decommissioning Center
The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) is opened by Lord Duncan, UK Government Minister for Scotland and Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Scottish Energy Minister, in Newburgh, in North-East Scotland’s Energetica Corridor.The Centre aims to work in partnership with companies to become the global leader in research and development (R&D) focused on reducing costs…
SPE Aberdeen awards student bursaries
Students at universities around Scotland have received a financial boost from the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section as part of its 2018 bursary program. Each year, the bursaries are open to students studying oil and gas related subjects from the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University…
OGIC Invests in New UK Projects
Setting out to help cut operational costs and improve efficiency in the oil and gas industry, the Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has invested more than £300,000 into three new projects. The first project will see Blue Gentoo work with the University of Aberdeen to develop an Intelligent Hydrate Tool (IHT).
New Subsea Consultancy: 1CS1
Recently established Aberdeen-based subsea integrity consultancy, 1CSI (1 Consulting Subsea Integrity) has marked the launch of its business with a move into premises at the James Gregory Center in the Aberdeen Innovation Park, Bridge of Don. The company was established in April by Matthew Kennedy and Aleksandra Tomaszek and offers solutions to global subsea challenges.
RigNet Names VP Global Operations, TSI
RigNet, Inc. announced that Keith Stewart has been promoted to the new position of Vice President – Global Operations, RigNet TSI, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Stewart is responsible for managing RigNet’s technical resources assigned to Telecommunications Systems Integration (TSI) projects, and for leading RigNet’s related Technical Services and MetOcean businesses.
RigNet Appoints Stewart as VP
RigNet, Inc. announced that Keith Stewart has been promoted to the new position of Vice President – Global Operations, RigNet TSI, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Stewart is now responsible for managing RigNet’s technical resources assigned to Telecommunications Systems Integration (TSI) projects, and for leading RigNet’s related Technical Services and MetOcean businesses.
Saltire Energy CEO Shortlisted for Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Chief Executive of Aberdeen-based Saltire Energy, Mike Loggie, has been shortlisted as a regional finalist in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards 2015. The annual EY awards, recognize business leaders from across the world that have shown the passion, vision and drive to succeed. Winners will be announced at the regional Awards Dinner for Scotland on June 25.
New Distance Learning Program for MSc in Petrophysics
Global energy services company LR Senergy and the University of Aberdeen have developed a distance learning program that builds upon a collaborative initiative to attract much-needed petrophysicists into the energy industry from around the world. The organizations joined forces to launch the MSc Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation program…
Sangster Appointed Sr VP of Total
Effective March 1st 2015, Mike Sangster is appointed Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations of Total. He succeeds Martin Deffontaines who is appointed Exploration & Production Senior Vice President Strategy, Business Development and R&D. Prior to joining the Investor Relations team, Mike Sangster was the Managing Director of Total E&P Australia since 2010.
Students to Compete for SPE Energy Apprentice 2014
Around 66 students from universities across Scotland will compete to be named the 2014 Energy Apprentice in a competition organized and hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Young Professional Aberdeen Section Committee. Sponsored by Total, the event will provide students with a unique opportunity…
Saltire Energy Recognized for Contribution to Society
Saltire Energy, a supplier of drilling tools to the offshore oil and gas industry, has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Society accolade at the 2014 Northern Star Business Awards, as a result of its on-going support of local charity initiatives. The black tie ceremony, which took place September 25 at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre…
New Offshore Drilling Seminar
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen has added a brand new UK-first event to its 2014-15 session, specifically targeted to the oil and gas drilling sector. ‘Drilling Automation – do I need some too?’ is a full day event which will take place on 2 October at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
SPE Aberdeen Names Lowdon Chairman
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section has appointed Ross Lowdon as Chairman. He takes over from Anthony Onukwu and will hold the chairmanship until September 2015. Beginning his career as a hydrographic surveyor, Lowdon has more than 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and is…
