Former oil boss jailed for five years over sexual assault
An oil boss has been jailed for more than five years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting and attempting to rape a woman in Aberdeen.
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Scottish oil and gas worker brings new north-east rum to the market
A Scottish oil and gas worker who hails from Aberdeen has launched his own rum brand which is made in the local area.
Oil giant BP pays tribute to ‘champion of British engineering’ Prince Philip
UK-headquartered oil major BP has paid tribute to Prince Philip, who died on Friday morning, aged 99.
Investor unveils plans for new business park
London-based property investor Faro Capital has unveiled plans for a new business park in Aberdeen.
North-east firm’s founder plays key role in US buyer’s global growth plans
A former offshore oil and gas industry professional who launched and then sold a business looking after travel formalities for firms sending employees overseas is now playing a key role in the US buyer’s global expansion.
Total must maintain Myanmar output to protect workers, CEO Says
French oil major Total must continue to produce gas in Myanmar and pay taxes to the military junta to protect staff from forced labor and maintain electricity supplies, Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne said in an op-ed in Le Journal du Dimanche newspaper.
Wood’s plan for ‘decade of action’ revealed
Global consulting and engineering company Wood, of Aberdeen, has pledged to have 40% of senior management roles filled by women by 2030.
Sex attacker oil boss facing long prison sentence
An oil boss is facing a “significant custodial sentence” after being found guilty of sexually assaulting and attempting to rape a woman in Aberdeen.
Worley sells public infrastructure advisory business for $48m
Worley has sold its public infrastructure advisory business Capital Projects Advisory (CPA) for $48 million to SA Management Pty (TSA).
Firms show their star quality at business awards
North-east firms from Banffshire to Royal Deeside are celebrating after being named winners in the 2021 Northern Star Business Awards.
Marine recruitment firm Genesis sold to Global Energy Group
GEG Capital, part of Inverness-headquartered Global Energy Group, said yesterday it had acquired Peterhead-based marine recruitment firm Genesis Personnel for an undisclosed sum.
BME Services says helideck offering is game-changing
BME Services, part of Aberdeen-based equipment and industrial service company BME Group, has unveiled North Sea helideck refurbishment contracts worth £500,000.
Philippines needs to push nuclear power
The Philippines need to pursue nuclear power to improve its long-term energy security and slash carbon emissions from its highly polluting coal-fired power fleet.
Subsea firm JFD eyes US defence sector
Scottish subsea company JFD has projects in the US defence sector in its sights after launching a new business to focus on growth in the Americas.
IWD 2021: Constructing a successful future
Despite an increased focus in recent years, the energy industry has consistently struggled to attract more women.
BP making permanent shift to flexible working, report says
BP has informed thousands of staff members they will not return to the office full-time when the pandemic lifts, a news report said.
Energy industry: From boys’ club to equality and fairness
International Women's Day, taking place today (8th March), grew out of a 1908 women's march for better labour laws to become an event recognised by the United Nations. To celebrate, Energy Voice spoke with Simone Pizzolato, Forum Energy Technologies' commercial manager, about the changes in the energy industry in the past two decades.
Aleron manager takes on Great Scottish Triathlon for local charity
Scott Munro, Technical Manager at Aleron Limited, specialists in complete ROV solutions, has created a new sporting challenge named, The Great Scottish Triathlon, to raise funds for local charity, Grampian Disability Sport.
From Buckie to the world: How an apprenticeship gave this oil worker’s career a big boost
It is often said that successful careers are defined by a few pivotal moments. That is certainly the case for Stewart Findlay, Operations Director at engineering firm, Brimmond Group.
Flats plans for £1.5m former oil and gas HQ in Aberdeen
An empty Aberdeen office building - recently valued at £1.5 million - could be partially demolished to make way for flats.
Ex-BP geophysicist aims to help working parents drop the juggling act
Being a working parent is challenging at the best of times, but the last year, and in particular the second lockdown, has been tough – really, really tough.
PSG joins the bid to create a freeport in the Cromarty Firth
Invergordon-based PSG Marine and Logistics has become the latest company to back a bid to create a free port on the Cromarty Firth.
Nucore Group hires former Aker Solutions senior VP as COO
Engineering company Nucore Group has beefed up its management team with the appointment of Phil Davie as chief operating officer (COO).
Promotions for long-serving duo at pipeline tech firm Stats Group
Pipeline technology company Stats Group, of Kintore, has promoted two long-serving employees to senior executive positions.
Centrica CEO was sent ‘package of excrement’ in British Gas row
Chris O'Shea, the CEO of British Gas owner Centrica, has said his family was sent a package of excrement amid a bitter engineers' dispute.