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 July 2008 : Major New Project for Claxton
Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has been awarded a contract worth in excess of £1m by leading North American natural gas producer EnCana, to supply a variety of equipment and personnel for drilling and completions operations for five wells on a high-pressure natural gas platform, offshore of Nova Scotia, in the Deep Panuke field.
June 2008 : Offshore Technology Conference Attendance Breaks Record
Attendance at the world's largest offshore event, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), held last month in Houston, Texas, exceeded 75,000, as energy professionals from all over the world met to learn about the latest technologies in the Oil&Gas industry.
www.otcnet.org/2008
May 2008 : UK Subsea Growth
The UK Subsea industry market continues to grow, from £3.35bn in 2006 to £4.3bn in 2007, according to figures released recently in a survey commissioned by industry body Subsea UK.
 Mar 2008 : iicorr Acquisition Leads to Further International Expansion
Aberdeen-based iicorr Ltd (part of Stork Industry Services) has announced the acquisition of specialist company Subspection Ltd. The combined expertise of the two companies will result in a new Business Division in iicorr, creating an industry leading organisation focused on subsea technical integrity and corrosion solutions. The firm expects to grow significantly over the next 18 months, with the recruitment of over 100 people anticipated. iicorr currently employs over 200 people and has offices in Aberdeen, Houston, Baku, Kuala Lumpur, Australia, Singapore, and Benelux.
www.iicorr.com
 Mar 2008 : Oil Prices Hit New Records
Oil Prices reached new highs on several occasions during March, ranging from $104 per barrel to a record $112. The International Energy Agency gathered experts from the financial and oil trading industries, as well as representatives from the production and refining sectors, to discuss the current surge in crude oil prices.
Feb 2008 : India – Offshore Discoveries
With the discovery of over 40 new offshore locations in the past few years, and a booming economy, India is poised for significant growth in the oil & gas sector. Key exploration wells have been drilled, with particular success in the Krishna Godavari basin, off the east coast. India is now firmly on the radar for many international companies.
Jan 2008 : Dron & Dickson Growth
Long-standing Tekton customer, Dron & Dickson Ltd, suppliers and installers of a vast range of offshore materials, eg safety equipment, cable accessories, switchgear, and electrical lighting for use in hazardous areas, celebrated the new year with the announcement of record revenues. Colin Rowley, Managing Director, added that further growth would see the company shortly opening a new facility in Abu Dhabi.
www.drondickson.co.uk
Jan 2008 : The Future of Energy
The Aberdeen Association of Civil Engineers (AACE) held a seminar recently on the subject of sustainable and renewable energy. It was reported that the need for greater renewable energy sources was being driven by the increase in global oil prices, and in Scotland by the Scottish Govt. The Aberdeen Renewal Energy Group (AREG) outlined plans to make Aberdeen as well known for renewable energy as for oil & gas. Scotland reputedly has the best natural wind and tidal resources in Europe.
www.aberdeenrenewables.com
Dec 2007 : OPITO Oil & Gas Academy
UK Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks formally launched the Oil & Gas Academy recently. Working with trade bodies, government agencies, and others, the Academy will pro-actively identify opportunities, facilitate innovation, and share best practice to support the Oil&Gas industry’s learning needs. It will be the focal point for the whole industry to deliver a workforce with the necessary skills to help sustain long-term business success for the UKCS.
www.opito.net
 Nov 2007 : Whirlybirds
Helicopter operations began at Aberdeen Airport in 1967, linking the growing number of oil rigs to the mainland. In line with Aberdeen’s growth to become the centre of Oil & Gas in Europe, Dyce became the world’s largest commercial heliport. Figures this month show that Aberdeen Airport now handles more than 37,000 rotary wing movements per annum, carrying over 468,000 passengers. This accounts for almost half of the aircraft movements at the airport.
www.aberdeenairport.com
 Oct 2007 : Major New Contracts for Survival-One
Another long-established client, Survival-One Ltd (formerly Multifabs Survival), has been awarded two major new contracts, combined value of £4.5m, as it continues to grow under the guidance of Managing Director, Greg Allanach. Recognised as one of the world’s leading suppliers of survival suits, the company now employs over 190 personnel at its Aberdeen and Peterhead bases and worldwide.
www.survival-one.com
Oct 2007 : Increased flights Aberdeen-Stavanger
Eastern Airways has announced an increase in flights from twice daily to three times per day, effective on weekdays from 22 Oct 2007, to meet demand and offer more choice to business passengers travelling between Aberdeen Dyce and Stavanger Sola airports.
www.eastern-airways.co.uk
Sept 2007 : Northern Star Business Award for Tekton customer, iicorr Ltd, of Aberdeen.
The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre was the venue on 29th Sept for the prestigious Northern Star Business Awards 2007, attended by over 700 business people. Congratulations from Tekton to one of our long-established customers, iicorr Ltd, who were the recipients of the ‘Achievement in Internationalisation Award’, presented by the Chairman of Shell, James Smith, to iicorr MD, George Watson.
www.iicorr.com
 Sept 2007 : Offshore Europe at AECC, Aberdeen
The biennial Offshore Europe Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition took place from 4th-7th Sept, once again attracting over 30,000 visitors from all around the world. Delegates had a bewildering array of over 1400 exhibitor stands to peruse, as this event once more lived up to its billing as one of the most important gatherings of oil & gas business people in the world.
www.offshore-europe.co.uk
Aug 2007 : Acteon Group acquire IMS and Seatronics
Norwich-based Acteon Group has completed the acquisition from Craig Group of International Mooring Systems (IMS), Chain Corporation International, and Seatronics. Alan Duncan will head a combined IMS/ChainCo, and David Currie will continue to lead Seatronics, both reporting to Acteon VP, Bernhard Bruggaier.
www.acteon.com
Aug 2007 : Hurricane Dean
The coastline in the Gulf of Mexico was battered by Hurricane Dean, causing oil and gas operators to evacuate platforms and rigs and shut down production. At least 6 platforms and 3 rigs were evacuated as the force 4 hurricane (second highest category) raged through the area. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in August and September 2005 destroyed 113 production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
July 2007 : Beijing as New Oil Capital
A Bahrain-based developer has announced a $5billion plan to build a centre for oil companies near Beijing. It is hoped the creation of a business park, business school, and research centres will attract foreign and Chinese oil and gas companies. The project requires Chinese Government approval.
June 2007 : RBS Caledonian Challenge
Organisers of The RBS Caledonian Challenge have joined forces with Aberdeen-based iicorr Ltd to encourage more workers from all business sectors to join their colleagues in the gruelling event.
The walk challenges teams of three to six people to walk 54 miles along the West Highland Way, non-stop, over a 24 hour period, to raise money for The Scottish Community Foundation and their support of grassroots charities and community groups.
iicorr has introduced a range of creative ways to involve all its personnel in the fundraising for The RBS Caledonian Challenge this year including charging a £2 fee for the parking spaces closest to the front doors!
www.iicorr.com
June 2007 : UKOOA Rebrands as ‘Oil & Gas UK’
The UK Offshore Operators’ Association, UKOOA, has rebranded itself as ‘Oil & Gas UK’. Its new aims include uniting in one forum all the companies with a stake in the future of the UK offshore oil & gas industry.
www.oilandgasuk.co.uk
 May 2007 : C&M Group Ice Maiden
Earlier this year, Scottish-based C&M Group Ltd acquired a Russian ice-breaker with a view to its conversion into a multipurpose support vessel and floating hotel for 400 people. The 14,000 tonne vessel was built for the Russian Navy in 1991. The transformation work on the renamed ‘Ice Maiden’ has been progressing at the Atlantic Marine shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. It is expected to go on station in the North Sea shortly.
www.c-m-group.com
May 2007 : Australian Opportunities
The Australian federal government has released 34 new offshore petroleum exploration areas, located across six basins, as part of a long-term strategy for Australia’s energy security. Global operators are seeing Australia as an exciting opportunity for gas exploration.
April 2007 : FPAL Celebrates 10 Years
FPAL, the supply chain management organisation, celebrated its 10th anniversary recently, with a function at the University of Aberdeen. Matching the needs of over 70 purchasing organisations with the capabilities of over 2400 suppliers in the UK and Netherlands oil & gas sector, via its First Point Assessment database, FPAL has stood the test of time, where some other industry initiatives have failed. FPAL analysis coding is an integral feature of the Tekton Oilfield Services system.
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