Oil giant Shell has stopped flights from Aberdeen to Scatsa as it looks to further streamline the company in a bid to save costs.
The company, which recently revealed it would reduce its North Sea headcount by 250 members of staff, will fly workers directly from Aberdeen to a number of platforms.
The move form’s part of the company’s decision to withdraw from the IAC (Integrated Aviation Consortium).
It means offshore workers will be flown direct by helicopters operated by CHC.
The IAC includes a number of company’s such as BP, Petrofac and CNR International.
Last week Shell revealed takeover plans with BG Group as it looks to boost its assets in regions such as Australia and Brazil.
A Shell spokeswoman said: “Shell can confirm that it is withdrawing from the Integrated Aviation Consortium. From October 2015, offshore workers will travel to Shell’s operations in the northern North Sea direct from Aberdeen on helicopters operated by CHC Helicopters.
“The move will improve operational efficiency and is part of a number of initiatives that Shell is actively pursuing to improve the competitive performance of the business.”
This week,Shell announced the sale of 158 service stations in deals with two of the UK’s leading forecourt operators.
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