INWED 2020: ‘Phenomenal journey’ as BP nears gender targets
A boss at BP has described the firm’s efforts to enhance its gender diversity as a “phenomenal journey”.
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INWED 2020: The aerospace engineer turned ‘intrapreneur’
Andrea Ruotolo, Global Lead, Distributed Energy Systems, Worley, was attracted to the field of engineering by her aspiration to work with NASA.
Tributes to Highland oil worker and father
An oil worker from the Highlands who died suddenly in Azerbaijan has been remembered as a “cheeky character” and a “kind bloke”.
Centrica to cut 5,000 jobs
Centrica, which owns British Gas, has said it will cut 5,000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on an already declining business.
Priority Software Partners extends reach into Scotland & UK with Fin-Q pact
Priority Software Ltd., a leading global provider of business management solutions, today announced the expansion of its global channel network, with the recent signing of a partnership agreement with Scottish business technology solutions provider, FinQ Business Solutions, to implement, support, and service Priority ERP installations in Scotland and the UK. This new partnership will serve the region’s manufacturing, distribution, professional services, and other industry sectors, by implementing Priority’s cloud-based and mobile ERP solutions, to support customers’ remote working, increase operational efficiency, and help them to regain control of their business.
Major blow as Total vacates Moorfield Hotel
Nearly 50 jobs are on the line at a hotel in Shetland after French energy giant Total decided not to extend its seven-year accommodation contract.
WATCH: Working for BP offshore Angola during Covid-19
BP engineer Arlette Giron Paiva lifts the lid on her experience of working offshore Angola during the Covid-19 pandemic. Arlette is away from her husband and son for six weeks at a time, with two weeks spent in isolation in a hotel with her crewmates before heading to the Greater Plutonion FPSO for four weeks.
WATCH: Drone delivers package to world’s largest construction vessel
A drone has been used to deliver a package to the world's largest construction vessel in the Netherlands.
ECITB beefs up board
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has beefed up its board as it prepares to play its part in the sector’s recovery.
New senior posts for trio at financial planners
Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB) Wealth has announced the appointment of chartered financial planners Vikki Venerus, Andrew Dines and Ian Campbell as directors and shareholders.
2,600 jobs to go after OVO buys SSE Energy Services
More than 2,000 employees of energy supplier SSE are set to lose their jobs as new owner Ovo announced sweeping redundancies across its business.
London’s carbon emissions plummet by 60% during lockdown, analysis finds
London's carbon dioxide emissions have fallen by almost 60% during lockdown, analysis suggests.
UK Chancellor extends current Covid-19 furlough scheme by four months
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a four month extension to the current UK Government Covid-19 furlough scheme.
Former Amec Foster Wheeler building to be demolished
A warrant to demolish the former Amec Foster Wheeler building in the south of Aberdeen has been approved.
FTSE 100 and Brent crude make gains
The FTSE 100 Index edged up a further 822.22 points, or 1.4%, to 5,935.98 today.
WATCH: LR remote energy solutions. Anytime. Anywhere.
At LR, we understand that it’s not always possible to see what you need to and gain clear insights when operations are unmanned or when equipment isn’t visible due to inaccessibility factors such as height, space, challenging and remote locations, or travel restrictions.
International expansion during lockdown for Prospect 13
Scotland’s first virtual marketing support consultancy has announced successful expansion into new international markets – in spite of the Coronavirus lockdown.
Thousands of households paid to use electricity during sunny weather
Thousands of households across Britain were paid to use electricity on Tuesday as sunny weather and fresh winds coupled with low demand.
Maersk Training makes key appointment
Global training provider Maersk Training is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Taylor as Head Of Commercial UK. Scott will oversee all Sales, Commercial and Marketing activities for the Business, headquartered in Prime Four, Kingswells, Aberdeen.
Briggs Marine scoops £1m deal with Forth Ports
A Fife-based marine contractor has secured a seven-year maintenance contract with major port operator, Forth Ports.
WATCH: Saipem’s Scarabeo 9 crosses the Bosphorus Strait
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PDi appoints business acquisition director
Project Development International (PDi) Ltd - part of the Tattva Group – has appointed Gavin Stevenson as its Business Acquisition Director.
Office market has ‘strong’ start in Q1
New research by global property giant CBRE has revealed a healthy start to 2020 for the office market in and around Aberdeen.
WATCH: Cortez Subsea leads the charge in quicker, safer and cleaner pipelay
Aberdeen-headquartered Cortez Subsea champions new and proven technology to offer one of the most cost-effective pipelay methods in the world.
Bilfinger UK decides to offer coronavirus furlough scheme days after cutting jobs without support
Bilfinger UK has said it will offer the option for the government’s coronavirus furlough scheme, days after terminating onshore workers without support.