Recently Oil States was proud to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Aberdeen Gateway facility just south of the city. For about 30 years, Oil States in Aberdeen has been principally located at a leased facility on Blackness Road in Altens Industrial Estate. This location has historically been home to many OSI-UK administrative functions, but also manufacturing and welding of specialty tubular connectors. However, this site has had space limitations and had become outdated. To solve these challenges, in parallel to opening of the Gateway facility, manufacturing is being transitioned to a newly constructed 240,000 square foot manufacturing facility...

For the first time in our company’s history Oil States worldwide went without a lost-time injury for the entire year! Also, our total recordable injury rate was the lowest in company history. In 2015, 80% of all Oil States locations went without a single OSHA recordable occupation injury or illness. This shows a true dedication to safety from all Oil States employees! Safety is everyone’s responsibility and part of everyone’s job at Oil States Industries. We constantly work to reduce risk by concentrating on potential issues to prevent injuries from occurring.

ExxonMobil chose Oil States Houma to partner with them in creating more than 40 Computer-Based Training programs (CBT), considered the first of their kind in the industry. The programs cover different aspects of cranes. The premier program, titled “Load Charts,” was a team effort that included engineering, training, project management and technical support. It was successfully delivered in June 2015. This program comprises seven modules: API Spec 2C Crane Types, Offshore Installation Types, Types of Ratings, Principles of Load Charts, Information Charts, Dynamic Environmental Conditions, and Lifting Types & Scenarios. These interactive modules are designed to instruct students on the...

Massive earthquakes struck Nepal and the surrounding region on April 25 and May 12, measuring respective 7.8 and 7.3 magnitudes. They resulted in more than 8,000 lives lost and more than 23,000 people injured. The quakes also destroyed homes and businesses as well as cultural and historical monuments that had stood for thousands of years – reduced now to rubble. Oil States Singapore rallied in response to the Nepal tragedy. The Environment, Health and Safety (HSE) department hosted a donation drive for the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund in an effort to assist the shaken nation following the massive earthquakes. This...

Aberdeen, Scotland During the Offshore Europe tradeshow 2015, Oil States was proud to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Aberdeen Gateway facility just south of the city. The event was well attended by many key customers as well as employees and featured site tours, food and drinks, as well as truly Scottish flair with entertainment by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. For about 30 years, Oil States in Aberdeen has been principally located at a leased facility on Blackness Road in Altens Industrial Estate. This location has historically been home to many OSI-UK administrative functions, but also manufacturing and...