Unique Group plans ‘exponential’ growth in challenging subsea job market
Soon after appointing industry stalwart Fraser Moonie, Unique Group says it has plans for “exponential” growth in its headcount.
What is the North Sea Transition Taskforce?
“There’s a lot at stake for the government,” said the head of the North Sea Transition Taskforce as he reflected on energy policy.
Young people unlikely to replace retiring oil workers
The oil and gas workforce is older than other sectors and it is unlikely that young people will fill the gap left by retirees, according to a new report.
Aberdeen’s Balmoral to supply world’s largest floating wind project
Aberdeen-based Balmoral Comtec has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply the world’s largest floating wind farm off the coast of South Korea.
Pritchard-Gordon launches unexploded ordnance firm for renewables
Pritchard-Gordon group has launched a business to provide unexploded ordnance (UXO) services to the renewables industry.
Wood CEO ‘disappointed’ in company finances
Wood (LON:WG) chief executive Ken Gilmartin has made a "difficult announcement" to shareholders as the firm published its latest trading update.
Gas is not a ‘transition fuel, it is the destination,’ says Irish Sea boss
As the UK gets ever closer to its net zero deadline, discussion around the country’s energy mix become more prominent and energy bosses say gas is here to stay.
Energy apprenticeships on offer to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week
Various energy industry apprenticeship programmes have been announced to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, taking place from February 10-16.
Government pledges extra £200m for offshore wind in oil and gas communities
The UK government has announced an initiative to deliver up to £200 million of investment to offshore wind developers in this year's bidding round for renewable energy.
Energy Vocations: Ithaca’s award winning apprentice Dylan Fettes
Energy Vocations is the monthly series in which Energy Voice speaks to workers who keep the UK's lights on.
Port of Nigg becomes first ‘customs site’ at green freeport
Port of Nigg has been awarded customs site status in a move Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) described as a “significant development milestone”.
Nexos HVAC team expands 50% as revenue doubles
Nexos, formerly Global E&C, has reported revenues have doubled in the past two years as its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) team grew by over 50%.
Ithaca Energy announces ‘inevitable’ redundancies
Ithaca Energy has announced an “inevitable” redundancy consultation following its combination with Italian energy giant Eni.
Aberdeen and Grangemouth energy workers to take part in cross-sector training pilot scheme
A total of 24 technicians across the oil and gas and wind sectors will take part in a cross-sector training programme to bridge skills gaps.
All North Sea incidents are preventable, safety boss urges
“Who believes that all incidents are preventable?” was the question Step Change in Safety boss Craig Wiggins asked the audience at an event on health and safety in Aberdeen.
Harbour Energy highlights international safety after Wintershall Dea takeover
Following its acquisition of Wintershall Dea, Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) found that not all global regions have the same safety standards as their own North Sea assets.
DC helicopter crash holds safety lessons for offshore industry
Energy industry leaders are set to learn how the recent helicopter crash in Washington DC should shape how they respond to major incidents.
Calls to stop windfall tax in wake of Trump trade war
AGCC calls for the UK to end the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas, but environmental group Uplift criticises industry "profiteering".
Grangemouth workers face first wave of redundancy as refinery set to close
The first wave of redundancies has been announced to workers at Grangemouth as Petroineos closes down Scotland's only oil refinery.
Aberdeen’s Interocean wins work on BP wind farms
Aberdeen-based Interocean has been awarded a contract to carry out marine vetting and assurance work on BP’s Morgan, Mona and Morven offshore wind farms.
Penguins kicks off production with Shell’s first new manned vessel in 30 years
London-listed supermajor Shell (LON: SHEL) has re-started production at its Penguins field with a brand new vessel sharing the same name.
Welsh Government invests £8m in ‘centre for emerging tidal technologies’
The Welsh Government has taken an £8 million equity stake in what will become the largest consented tidal energy project in Europe.
Shell continues Brent decom but no update on legs
Shell (LON: SHEL) has offered up a multi-million-pound tender to remove the upper jacket of its Brent Alpha platform and “debris” from the nearby Delta asset.
GB Energy 1,000 jobs pledge to take two decades
The UK’s new state-owned energy firm will take 20 years to achieve its goal of creating 1,000 jobs, its chairman has claimed.
Testing UK tech overseas ‘is not good enough’, says NZTC
Aberdeen’s Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) said “it’s not good enough” that UK decommissioning technology is tested overseas when “we are meant to be the leaders in this space”.