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Entrust ‘ahead of curve’ for new regulations

PERTH investment adviser Graeme Yukich reckons his industry is in for a major shake-up driven by new regulations, and has hired a chief executive he believes is the best man to seize the opportunity.

Investor Catalyst backs Bhagwan growth

From a standing start 12 years ago, Bhagwan Marine has built a large business in oil and gas services and has now attracted backing from private equity to support its growth.

Asset sales for struggling mid-tier players

TWO Western Australian resources companies have sold their main assets during the past week, proving that not every commodities play is a winner, especially in the mid-tier space.

Miners pay for study

IRON ore companies operating in the Port Hedland regionwill fund a $6 million study to establish whether water from the West Canning basin is fit for industrial use.

Training boost

WOODSIDE and the Pilbara Institute have unveiled a joint investment project for mechanical engineering and apprenticeship training.

Cluster to drive investment, technology

NINE major oil and gas companies including Chevron, Shell and Woodside have agreed to establish a Perth-based cluster group that is designed to fast-track investment in new technologies for the sector.

Scholarship at Murdoch

WASTE industry entrepreneur Peter Jenkins has pledged $180,000 to fund a new scholarship program at Murdoch University for students from the Kwinana area. 

The scholarship will be funded by Waste Stream Management, of which Mr Jenkins is chairman.

Recruiters target oil and gas jobs

RECRUITMENT and training companies are moving to take advantage of the skills shortage in the oil and gas sector, with a new training scheme from local company Navitas and the establishment of a Perth office by the sector’s largest jobs site among the initiatives.