Expro hiring amid exploration surge

From: The Scotsman | Date: June 3, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

OIL services firm Expro International is to create up to 50 jobs in Aberdeen by the end of the year, on the back of rising oil prices and a surge in demand from North Sea oil and gas companies.

Speaking to The Scotsman yesterday, finance director Michael Speakman said the creation of jobs - predominantly as sub-sea engineers - reflected a new approach to oil exploration following the surge in prices per barrel.

"Because of the dollars 50 barrel, it's becoming increasingly worthwhile for companies to look at more mature fields in the North Sea," Speakman said. "Clearly an increased scope for ...

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