Odfjell Drilling appoints new CEO following spin-off
Kjetil Gjersdal will oversee the drilling contractor as its chief executive, following the spin-off of some services into a new technology-focused division.
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Parkmead finally nears drilling decision on Skerryvore in UK North Sea
Parkmead has said it is nearing a drilling decision on its Skerryvore field in the UK North Sea.
Offshore Achievement Awards honours industry stalwart Melfort Campbell
North Sea stalwart Melfort Campbell has been honoured at the Offshore Achievement Awards.
First gas as flagship new North Sea project finally brought online
A flagship North Sea project has finally achieved first gas after being beset by a series of delays.
Japanese trio buy stake in Taiwan’s first commercial offshore wind project
Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Toho Gas and Hokuriku Electric Power, will buy a 25% share in the 128 MW Formosa I offshore wind project in Taiwan from Macquaries’ Green Investment Group, which is exiting the country’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm.
From strategy to construction, the next step for hydrogen
Questions of green or blue hydrogen are by the by, there is a major need for construction to get under way in order to achieve net zero participants at the fourth episode of Hydrogen – Tracking Transition said recently.
Wood takes $100 million hit from legacy Aegis Poland contract
Wood (LON: WG) expects to take a one-time $100 million charge in relation to a legacy Amec Foster Wheeler defence contract, Aegis Poland.
MPs urged to back offshore passport for just transition
Environmental campaigners and trade unions have called for MPs to back the creation of an offshore training scheme to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
It’s a dog’s life nowadays for former oil and gas worker Julie Hunter
We speak to Julie Hunter, who runs dog-focused Spotlessly Chic from her home near Alford, Aberdeenshire.
Shell picks Ed Daniels for new strategy and sustainability role
Shell has announced the appointment of Ed Daniels to the newly created role of strategy, sustainability and corporate relations director.
Forth Ports announces trio of leadership appointments
Forth Ports has announced a series of new leadership appointments as its senior team is restructured to reflect the growing role of ports in the offshore renewables sector.
ADM fights off shareholder, as Nigerian legal fight delays
ADM Energy’s board has seen off a shareholder activist attempt at revolution, while a legal challenge over an oilfield in Nigeria has been pushed back.
Aker Solutions appoints Kari Ertresvåg as SVP Communications
Kari Ertresvåg wil take on the role of senior vice president for communications at Oslo-headquartered engineering group Aker Solutions.
EnerMech drives regional growth with new Asia Pacific director
EnerMech has appointed Garry Ford as regional director for Asia Pacific as the group looks to drive further growth and strengthen its existing oil and gas operations across the region.
Fieldfisher energy head joins Addleshaw Goddard
Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has hired ex co-head of Fieldfisher's energy and natural resources team, Matthew Williams, as a partner within its infrastructure projects and energy (IPE) team.
Amber Rudd joining board of Scottish Gas owner Centrica
Former energy minister and home secretary Amber Rudd is joining the board of Scottish Gas owner Centrica.
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev sets state of emergency as fuel protests spread
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepted the government’s resignation Wednesday after increases in fuel prices led to clashes between protesters and police in central Asia’s largest energy producer.
3t Energy Group adds digital expert to board
Training and technology firm 3t Energy Group has appointed Elaine Safier to its board as a non-executive director.
BP UK boss receives CBE in New Year Honours
The head of BP’s UK business, Louise Kingham OBE, has been further recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list, alongside a host of energy industry figures.
Scottish Chambers of Commerce chief executive ‘humbled’ to be made CBE
The head of a leading business body in Scotland has been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list for services to the promotion of Scottish and UK international trade.
Aberdeen minister and former oil and gas chaplain remembered as ‘gentleman’
Tributes have been paid to Aberdeen minister and the Queen’s Chaplain-in-Ordinary in Scotland, Reverend George Cowie, who has died at the age of 58.
Ørsted seeks new CFO as Marianne Wiinholt steps down
The chief financial officer of renewable energy developer Ørsted, Marianne Wiinholt, is to step down in 2022, prompting a hunt for her successor.
Former CNOOC boss Ray Riddoch joins Marex board
Energy industry leader Ray Riddoch has joined the board of the Aberdeen-based risk management consultancy Marex.
Petronas explores exports of ‘carbon neutral methane’ to Japan
Malaysia’s Petronas, along with Japanese companies Sumitomo and Tokyo Gas, will carry out a feasibility study to establish a supply chain of ‘carbon neutral methane’ to Japan.
Aberdeen students’ CCS, subsea and solar studies win Energy Institute awards
The Energy Institute (EI) recently hosted its annual competition, recognising Aberdeen’s best MSc students for studies exploring elements of carbon capture, solar and subsea engineering.