Draeger Safety UK Ltd, a global leader in the field of safety technology headquartered in Blyth in North East England, has secured a contract extension with INEOS O&P UK. A direct continuation of the existing work scope, the indirect services agreement, which will run until 2029, covers the provision and maintenance of Portable Gas Detection and Rental Robot services to …

We are delighted to announce the finalists of the 8th Decom Mission Awards. Category winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony taking place on 22nd May, during Decom Week 2025. Tickets for the Ceremony, which will be held in Aberdeen’s Chester Hotel, can be secured here. The Finalists are: Innovation in Decommissioning Award: Aquaterra, NEBA Analytics, Subsea7 Emerging Professional …

Spirit Energy has partnered with FidesOak® to further enhance its strong, people-centred culture and reinforce its commitment to continuous improvement. This collaboration will see FidesOak® deliver a dynamic cultural transformation programme across Spirit Energy’s UK and Dutch operations, ensuring that its teams continue to thrive in an environment that fosters collaboration, excellence, and innovation. Spirit Energy has long been recognised …

First Marine Solutions (FMS), the offshore market’s leading provider of integrated marine solutions, has confirmed the acquisition of Aberdeen-based Andrews Hydrographics Ltd (Andrews Survey) for an undisclosed sum.  The acquisition is the latest development in the FMS growth strategy, which has seen the company evolve significantly over recent years.  Set to double the FMS headcount to 130 and result in …

Decom Mission member, J+S Subsea’s Legacy Locker initiative was recognised for excellence at a high-profile industry decommissioning event this week. J+S Subsea received the OEUK award for Excellence in the Supply Chain, which was sponsored by the North Sea Transition Authority. The Legacy Locker is an open industry portal for the reuse, refurbishment, and recycling of subsea equipment. With much …

Aberdeen-based energy services company THREE60 Energy has clinched a multi-million-pound contract to lead the UK’s first multi-asset decommissioning project in the North Sea. This groundbreaking deal, awarded by a major North Sea operator, marks a significant milestone in the offshore energy sector’s transition and decommissioning efforts. The contract encompasses the decommissioning of multiple assets in the North Sea, showcasing THREE60 …

Leading subsea controls specialist J+S Subsea has announced that it has doubled in size following a move to significantly larger premises on the outskirts of Aberdeen. The award-winning business recently relocated its global headquarters from Kintore to refurbished and expanded premises at Holland House, Pitmedden Road, Dyce in a shift which doubles the size of the company’s base and correctly …

The completion of Ashtead Technology’s £63 million acquisition of Seatronics and J2 Subsea signals the firm’s “relentless focus on innovation,” chief executive Allan Pirie said. By taking over the two Acteon-operated remotely operated vehicle (ROV) businesses, Ashtead has expanded its headcount by 100. Ashtead Technology has tripled its workforce over the past year through acquisitions and business growth. The firm …

Atlas Copco has opened a new rental depot near Gloucester to strengthen its presence in the south and southwest. The fourth depot of Atlas Copco Rental UK & Ireland has opened in Brockworth in Gloucestershire to hire out compressors and generators. Its other rental deports are in Dundee, South Shields and Cork. Business line manager Alistair Harper said: “Our new …

Aberdeenshire-based industrial cleaning specialists, Sureclean, is announcing key leadership appointments as part of ambitious plans to enhance environmental protection for future generations. Headquartered in Oldmeldrum, Sureclean has implemented a strategic restructure of its senior leadership team, aimed at strengthening operations with sustainability while driving new sales as the company embarks on a global growth trajectory. The leadership changes are part …