Addleshaw Goddard partners cash in after ‘exceptional’ year for the law firm
Partners in law firm Addleshaw Goddard are toasting a 23% increase in their share of annual profits during the year to April 30.
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Greta Thunberg criticises Science Museum over reported Shell ‘gagging’ clause
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has criticised the Science Museum following reports it signed a "gagging clause" with oil giant Shell over sponsorship of one of its exhibitions.
Southeast Asia deepwater spend set to double in 2021
Deep-water drilling activities are bouncing back in Southeast Asia following a lacklustre 2020 with overall spending expected to rise 51% this year to $504 million and almost back to 2019 levels, estimates from Rystad Energy show.
Coretrax moves into new north-east HQ as part of global expansion strategy
Oilfield technology firm Coretrax has moved into new headquarters just outside Aberdeen in order to accommodate growth.
AFCCT launches Brighter Futures legacy trust in memory of Duncan Skinner
Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) is setting up a legacy fund in memory of its former chairman, Duncan Skinner, who tragically lost his year‐long battle with cancer in April 2021, with the goal of reaching £100,000.
INWED 2021: Michelle’s up for the challenge as she continues to climb career ladder
Michelle Fowler began working fresh out of school, at age 16, working as an admin assistant for Craig Group Catering. Little did she know that more than 30 years later, she would be taking up a senior role with North Star Shipping, a former core business of the same family-owned Aberdeen company.
INWED: Delivering technical solutions to projects around the world
Raised on a dairy farm on the Welsh border, Sarah Lee (30) has had a desire to understand how things work for most of her life.
UK Government provides highest level of support for exporters in 30 years
UK Export Finance publishes its annual results for 2020-21, which show the government provided record levels of support for UK exports.
INWED 2021: Empowering (and powerful) women in the energy transition
Five female engineers with DNV have collectively spent nearly forty years working towards the energy transition.
INWED 2021: Building a successful career in energy
For nearly eight years, Yousra Baghdadi has been a project engineer with EnerMech, an Aberdeen headquartered specialist in integrated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and integrity services to the energy sector.
INWED 2021: I’m proof of Engineering Development Trust’s importance
As one of three young women who have just been appointed trustees on the board of the Engineering Development Trust (EDT), Laura Steedman (27), an asset supporting engineer on bp’s Clair field, hopes her own involvement with the trust will help inspire many other young women to consider a career in engineering.
INWED 2021: Engineer your career
The journey towards a career in oil and gas engineering has many twists and turns. For three women at Tendeka, a global specialist in advanced completions, production solutions and sand management, it was never a fixed destination they’d have mapped out as schoolgirls. Now, it’s a path they’re passionate about and actively encourage more women to navigate towards.
Keiller takes helm as AGCC rebuilds
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has announced the appointment of industrialist Bob Keiller as its chairman and has published accounts which reveal the impact of the pandemic on the business group’s finances.
Recruiter TMM brings in private-equity expert as chairman
A recruitment agency based in Aberdeen has appointed private-equity investment expert Jock Gardiner as its chairman.
Kaseum Technology grows Aberdeen Energy Park footprint by 30%
Energy services firm Kaseum Technology has grown its footprint at Moorfield Group’s Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks in Bridge of Don.
WATCH: The moment Ninian Northern had its legs blown off
Video footage has been shared online by Demolition News showing the Ninian Northern platform having its legs blown off with explosives in Lerwick.
Savills and Knight Frank are joint agents for bp’s headquarters
Savills and Knight Frank have been appointed joint agents for bp’s North Sea headquarters, in Dyce, Aberdeen, following the energy giant’s decision to relocate elsewhere in the city.
Neptune building sold in mega deal
The Neptune Energy building in Aberdeen has been sold in the city’s biggest office deal since the pandemic began.
Business leaders join Indyref2 opposition
More than 160 business leaders - including Jim Milne, chairman of Balmoral Group - have co-signed an open letter calling on the Scottish Government to rule out plans for a second independence referendum to “break up the UK”.
Offshore wind industry shipbuilding booms
US firm Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co (GLDD) has contracted ship builder Ulstein to move onto the integration engineering phase for the Jones-compliant rock dumping vessel earmarked for the nascent American offshore wind market.
Scottish energy minister loses seat after failing in bid to oust Tory
Scottish Government minister Paul Wheelhouse has failed to reclaim a seat in the Scottish Parliament.
Neptune Energy partnering with Mental Health UK
Our people have all faced challenges over the past year, with many juggling “home-schooling” and other personal responsibilities with work demands. We’ve all become more aware and understanding of each other’s circumstances as a result.
Brodies unveils three new partners, including leading oil and gas lawyer, in Aberdeen office
Law firm Brodies has unveiled three new partners in its Aberdeen office, including two new recruits who have joined the practice from Pinsent Masons.
Oil and gas services companies named award winners
Aberdeen-based well management and performance improvement specialist Exceed has been recognised for “outstanding short-term growth” in overseas sales over three years.
OPEX Group strengthens team to support emissions reduction solutions
AI solutions provider OPEX Group has made three senior appointments to bolster the firm’s continued investment in emissions reduction solutions.