Former IOG boss Andrew Hockey takes up top job at ECITB
The former IOG boss, Andrew Hockey, will be taking on the chief executive role at Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) as of 1 June.
‘Hundreds’ of North Sea workers to resume strikes as Unite hits out at Big Oil profits
North Sea workers are set to take industrial action this week in an ongoing dispute regarding pay and working conditions.
North Sea’s future biodiversity relies on decommissioning decisions
The North Sea is at a turning point. Hundreds of rigs and their associated marine infrastructure are set to be decommissioned. Oil and gas platforms will begin to move out, and infrastructure for offshore renewable energy will move in.
King Charles III, the UK’s renewables focussed ‘green king’
As the world turns to the UK for the coronation of King Charles III, Energy Voice looks to the dedication he has shown to renewable energy throughout his life.
Did the EPL’s ‘damaging’ impact on JAPEX cause the firm to look to Norway?
An analyst claims that the reason for JAPEX's recent investment in Norway is down to windfall tax being "particularly damaging" to the firm.
The firms behind Project Greensand have developed tech to track CO2 stored in the North Sea
The group of companies the Project Greensand carbon capture and storage development has created new technology that has monitored that the stored CO2 is where it should be.
Ballots for TotalEnergies strikes comes to close today
Unite the Union’s balloting of members employed by TotalEnergies is coming to a close today ahead of another week of strike action in the North Sea.
Hill of Fare: Giant Aberdeenshire turbines revised following public outcry
The developer of the proposed Hill of Fare wind farm has changed its plans for towering turbines set to be built in Aberdeenshire following public consultation.
TAC Healthcare acquires ‘seven-figure’ majority stake in International SOS Scottish medical services business
Aberdeen-based TAC Healthcare has bought a 90% stake in rival firm International SOS’ occupational health business in Scotland.
Addressing skill fade in offshore medics and emergency response teams
Skill fade has been defined as the decay of ability or adeptness over a period of non-use. This can apply in any walk of life – but for an offshore medic, skill fade can have serious consequences.
Cargo ship collides with Orsted wind turbine
A cargo ship has sustained damage to the outer skin of its hull following a collision with a turbine in Orsted’s Gode Wind 1 offshore wind farm in Germany.
Aberdeenshire’s ACE Winches land renewables deals worth seven figures
The Turriff-headquartered ACE Winches has secured deals for work on renewables projects in Europe and Asia with a combined value of seven figures.
Former McDermott executive named new IMCA boss
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has announced that it has named former Subsea 7 and McDermott man, Iain Grainger, as its new chief executive.
Balancing work as a first-time parent
Finding out that I was going to be a parent for the first time is one of my happiest memories, but when you take a step back to digest what this means and how it will change your life it can also be very daunting.
Aberdeen’s Balmoral unveils new offshore wind solution
The Aberdeen-based firm, Balmoral, is set to expand further into renewables as it looks to provide scour protection solutions for offshore fixed wind installations.
Sir Ian Wood: Energy profits levy impacting investment at wrong time
The newly elected first minister, Humza Yousaf, chose to make his second official visit as head of the Scottish Government to view the transformational South Harbour development in Aberdeen.
Northern Star Business Awards: All the winners from this year’s ceremony
Port of Aberdeen landed the top honour at the Northern Star Business Awards at a glittering ceremony hosted by TV star Edith Bowman and attended by more than 800 people at P&J Live.
North Star makes series of senior appointments
The vessel operator, North Star has appointed Lesley Dunn, to the newly created role of head of financial planning and analysis with the aim of driving growth.
Aberdeen City Council offers £40K for Climate Change Officer job
Aberdeen City Council has posted a job ad for a Climate Change Officer role with a salary of over £40,000 per year.
Aberdeen’s Vysus kicks off the year with £6 million in new contracts
The Aberdeen-headquartered engineering and technical consultancy, Vysus Group, has landed £6 million worth of contracts since the beginning of the year.
TAQA to remove upper jacket of East Brae off Aberdeen
TAQA is set to remove the upper jacket and two associated pipelines from the East Brae platform, located 174 miles north-east of Aberdeen.
Video: Conga line of protestors escorted from BP AGM as the board are questioned on net zero strategy
Chairman Helge Lund had barely finished the first sentence of his opening remarks at BP's AGM before the interruptions began.
Most MPs believe collaboration with oil and gas is needed for energy transition
A survey, commissioned by OEUK and carried out by YouGov, found that nearly three-quarters of MPs believe the UK’s net zero goals can only be achieved through collaboration with the oil and gas sector.
Subsea 7’s backlog grows as it is ‘confident’ in cash generation this year
Subsea 7 (OSLO: SUBC) has announced its Q1 results, revealing a growing backlog in work since the beginning of the year.
Pension funds show ‘deep frustration’ with BP ahead of AGM
Pension funds are expressing “deep frustration” with the net zero strategy of BP (LON: BP) as the firm’s chairman, Helge Lund, looks to be re-elected at the supermajor’s AGM.