RenewableUK slams ‘perplexing’ green policy roll back
RenewableUK boss Dan McGrail slammed the recent rolling back of green policy in the UK as "perplexing" to foreign investors.
The Africa child labour scandal
Achieving even modest levels of Diversity and inclusion or, full out, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, today in the developed world has been a hard-fought battle, is far from completed and is unlikely to ever get any easier.
Exxon in talks to buy shale driller Pioneer Natural in what could be 2023’s biggest deal
Exxon Mobil Corp. is in talks to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources Co., according to a person familiar with the matter, nearing its largest takeover in more than two decades as the energy giant seeks to become the dominant US producer of shale oil.
LNG threat returns as Australia workers discuss resuming strikes
Union members at Chevron Corp. liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia are deciding on a plan to resume strikes after criticizing the company’s efforts to finalize an agreement on pay and conditions.
How will Sunak’s watered down boiler ban impact UK gas consumption?
Recently, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans to water down the UK's phasing out of gas boilers in homes as part of a rollback on green energy policies.
Floating wind calls for standardisation and government support
The Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen has heard that industrialisation is needed for the green energy source to achieve success.
Eaton discuss finding hydrogen’s niche
In a conversation with Energy Voice, vice president and general manager for EMEA at Eaton, Simon Matthieson explained that “the economics have got to be right” for hydrogen to see success.
iCare training helps workplace diversity
STC INSISO prioritises equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) within its workplace, actively fostering a culture which embraces these values.
Global floating offshore pipeline grows 32% as 29,000 UK jobs predicted
A report by RenewableUK has found that the global floating offshore wind pipeline has seen a 32% increase over the last 12 months.
Moving away from ‘Rain Man’ and understanding neurodiversity
“People still refer to things like Rain Man and things like that” when it comes to neurodiversity in the workplace, Billy Alexander, of Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland, said.
Bank of England governor visits Peterhead for Acorn CCS brief
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has visited Peterhead port for a brief on the carbon capture and storage ambitions of the north-east of Scotland.
Aberdeen’s TWMA lands £83 million contract to double Middle East operations
Aberdeen-headquartered TWMA has secured a $100 million (£82.73m) contract for a major sour gas development in Abu Dhabi.
Dick Winchester: Climate Enforced Migration will sweep aside D&I
Diversity and Inclusion are topics that frankly, I have a real struggle getting my head around, primarily because I was brought up by a progressive Cornish rebel of a mother in such a way that I had no need to include either word in my vocabulary. I just learnt to accept that regardless of any differences everyone was of equal importance and value to society.
Dana’s Western Isles project to shut down eight years earlier than planned
Dana Petroleum’s Western Isles development is due to be shut down eight years earlier then scheduled, as plans are greenlit by regulator OPRED.
Tackling the stigma of shared parental leave
AXIS recently reported that less than 5% of fathers take Shared Parental Leave, the group said that this shows support from employers can positively drive uptake.
Let’s keep talking – encouraging conversations to help end the stigma of mental health
As an offshore worker, it can seem particularly hard to talk about mental health, especially with the "manly" attitudes and stigma that can come with it.
Finalists for the 2023 AFBE-UK Awards announced
AFBE-UK has announced the finalists for its Diversity and Inclusion Awards, the winners of which will be revealed on Thursday, November 23 at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.
Sparrows take flight under a new name following takeover
The Aberdeen-based Sparrows Group has rebranded following the takeover by Altrad that was announced in 2022, the firm will now operate as Altrad Sparrows.
Nearly Half of Tory Voters Still Favor Net Zero, Study Says
Tory voters in the UK still favor the nation’s net zero climate target and want the government to help them go green, according to research by Onward, a conservative think tank.
Huge investment at Port of Cromarty Firth may swell to £330 million
Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF) may spend up to £330 million on upgrading its facilities to take advantage of myriad opportunities on the horizon.
UK’s ‘adverse changes’ in fiscal environment prompt West of Shetland shake up
Kistos says that ‘adverse changes’ in the fiscal environment within the UK means that TotalEnergies' Edradour West, rather than Glendronach, is expected to go ahead next in the Greater Laggan Area (GLA).
UK Risks Power Supply Crunch in January as Nuclear Plants Halt
The UK’s National Grid Plc is preparing for a possible power crunch in January as several planned nuclear outages coincide with peak winter demand.
Video: Is Rosebank an industry dream come true or a climate nightmare?
The North Sea Transition Authority signed off on the ever-controversial Rosebank oil field this week and lit a tinderbox of political and environmental debate.
Sell out W.I.N.E event garners ‘amazing’ support
The first-ever Women in New Energy event (W.I.N.E) took place in Aberdeen’s Chester Hotel this week and there is a “huge appetite” for the event, says Think PR’s chief executive.
Scottish windfarm ‘ground to a halt’ due to renewables windfall tax
Community Windpower's 44-turbine Sanquhar II wind farm has "ground to a halt" due to the rising fees put in place by the incoming renewables windfall tax.