Fitness company targets unique challenges faced by offshore workers
New fitness company Offshore Fitness is aiming to help industry workers overcome the challenges they face staying active on the job.
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Search for a new Chief Executive for the Port of Cromarty Firth
The current Chief Executive, Bob Buskie, joined the Port of Cromarty Firth ten years ago and will retire in 2024. The Executive Search business, Odgers Berndtson, have been selected to find Bob’s successor.
SSE Renewables wind farm ruffles feathers of 400-year-old bird hunt
SSE Renewables has caused a stir in the Outer Hebrides after the company discussed limiting a 400-year-old traditional bird hunt to compensate for the effects of a wind farm.
The Africa child labour scandal
Achieving even modest levels of Diversity and inclusion or, full out, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, today in the developed world has been a hard-fought battle, is far from completed and is unlikely to ever get any easier.
Emissions measuring and monitoring technology sought for new net zero roadmap
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) have launched a call for emissions measuring and monitoring technology to feature in a new roadmap.
SLB launches carbon storage screening and ranking solution
SLB has launched a new screening and ranking solution designed to assess the capacity and economic viability of carbon storage sites during the ADIPEC conference in Abu Dhabi.
Tackling the stigma of shared parental leave
AXIS recently reported that less than 5% of fathers take Shared Parental Leave, the group said that this shows support from employers can positively drive uptake.
BP to stay at current Aberdeen base after axeing relocation plan
Energy giant BP (LON: BP) has done a U-turn over plans to relocate its North Sea headquarters in Aberdeen.
Let’s keep talking – encouraging conversations to help end the stigma of mental health
As an offshore worker, it can seem particularly hard to talk about mental health, especially with the "manly" attitudes and stigma that can come with it.
Finalists for the 2023 AFBE-UK Awards announced
AFBE-UK has announced the finalists for its Diversity and Inclusion Awards, the winners of which will be revealed on Thursday, November 23 at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.
Championing Diverse Workforces
In the ever-evolving landscape of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), ASCO is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Women In New Energy conference brings pioneering leaders to Aberdeen
Local leaders and international influencers gather in Aberdeen for Energy Voice's inaugural Women In New Energy conference celebrating the critical role women have in shaping the future of the energy sector.
‘The bikinis may be gone’ but diversity is still an issue at Offshore Europe
Aberdeen cross-industry gender equality group AXIS Network has published a scathing assessment of the lack of diversity shown at Offshore Europe, held in Aberdeen this month.
“No quick fix”: Industry reacts to offshore workers’ weight gain
Our readers share their own health stories and safety concerns.
Energy sector helps Aberdeenshire firm achieve rapid growth
Aberdeenshire based digital workplace specialist Carbon Group has announced a doubling in revenue after diversifying to support the energy industry.
AF Gruppen secures decom contract for North Sea platform
Norwegian company AF Gruppen (AFG) has secured a key decommissioning contract for a North Sea platform.
BP will move on from its governance scandal ‘quickly’, ex CEO says
Former BP (LON: BP) CEO John Browne expects the British supermajor to move on from its governance scandal “quite quickly” and stick with its current strategy.
Extinction Rebellion protesters target Labour headquarters
Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion (XR) poured fake oil and set off smoke grenades in a targeted protest at the headquarters of the Labour Party in London.
Asset condition information is the keystone for reliability, profitability and sustainability
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” might be good advice in some situations but when it comes to operating critical systems offshore, a run-to-fail policy is far from optimal.
‘Crisis of confidence’: Industry reacts to offshore wind CfD auction flop
A lack of offshore wind bids for the AR5 CfD auction would be the "biggest failure" in UK green energy since 2015, industry figures have said.
‘I don’t think you’re cut out for leadership’: Energy bosses open up on industry discrimination
Bosses from BP, Wood, Intertek and others discussed discrimination they've faced in their careers, and the distance still to go.
Streamlined supply chain management with COMET
STC INSISO, a leading provider of risk control and assurance software and services, has announced the launch of its latest COMET suite product, COMET Supply Chain, previously known as Vendorse.
Decommissioning and renewables work spurs on Ace Winches to huge jump in sales
One of the north-east's best -known businesses, Ace Winches, has reported an "outstanding" financial performance.
Greenpeace should not get ‘seat at the table’ in government talks, No 10 says
Greenpeace should not be given "a seat at the table" in Whitehall discussions of climate-related issues following an anti-oil protest targeting Rishi Sunak's home, Downing Street has said.
Green hydrogen-powered van to hit the roads of the Granite City
SSE’s team in Aberdeen are road testing First Hydrogen’s new hydrogen-powered van, the first UK utility to do so.