Aberdeen upstream news

Well-SENSE, the well intelligence provider, has launched a new miniature optical gauge.

Craig International has reported growth in its USA operations, whilst securing a new UK contract with BP.

The BRX4Z sidetrack at Angus Energy’s Brockham well site has been successfully re-perforated.

The crucial role of technology and innovation in the oil and gas sector will come under the spotlight at the 2019 Future Oil & Gas conference and associated Technology Innovation Showcase.

Interventek aims to complete the project, valued at a six-figure sum, and deliver a function tested prototype by the end of 2019.

Paul Allan, who has more than 10-years’ experience in delivering naval architecture and marine warranty surveying (MWS) to the oil and gas industry, has been appointed to the position by the Scotland-based firm.

Delek said it believed that if a deal is reached, it could be completed this year and would be financed through bank loans and its own resources.

The announcement of the 100th project follows the Oil & Gas Innovation Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland, signing agreements to support five new pieces of innovative technology which have the potential to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the oil and gas industry.

The contract between the two companies, which began in March 2016, has been extended for a further five years.

Stuart Carter, head of oil and gas at Fieldfisher, looks at how law firms are responding to the market's changing needs.