Dutch court overturns order for Shell to take responsibility for petrol emissions
A Dutch court has overturned a landmark ruling against Shell that would have forced the oil company to reduce emissions produced by its petrol customers.
Health, Safety & Environment
North Sea mental health charter gains momentum
Mental Health in Energy’s seminar in Aberdeen united major industry figureheads to share how mental health support can be cultivated within the energy industry.
‘What we ask people to do isn’t normal’: North Sea mental health expert launches business
As specialist offshore mental health consultancy firm IntrospeXion launched, business leaders were told “mental health truly does matter and it's really under-supported right now.”
‘Uncertainty’: North Sea safety concerns as budget draws near
As the energy sector waits with bated breath for the Labour government’s first budget this month, the head of a leading safety trade body lists “uncertainty” as a major concern for offshore safety.
Fennex set to launch extreme weather tech after big win in USA
Aberdeen digital technology firm Fennex aims to launch an extreme weather software technology for the energy industry after winning a significant award in Houston.
Menopause and mental health: navigating the emotional transition
Menopause is a significant biological milestone for women, marking the end of their reproductive years.
Leonardo AW139 helicopters join North Sea search and rescue fleet
Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) has taken two bespoke multi-million-pound Leonardo AW139 helicopters for the offshore energy sector Search and Rescue (SAR) fleet.
TV presenter and Integrity HSE aim to educate workers about mental illness
Integrity HSE aims to promote a better understanding of how mental illness can impact energy workers as it teams up with a former newsreader.
A win for putting mental health first
The recent Olympic Games in Paris once again brought together the world’s top athletes to compete for those much-sought after gold, silver and bronze medals.
Have I lost and regained my ‘mojo’ for the last time?
Understanding my own mental health and addressing mental health challenges has been part of my life since I was a teenager.
BP to roll out Crew Hawk monitoring tool on North Sea assets
BP (LON:BP) will roll out the Crew Hawk wireless safety monitoring tool on two of its North Sea assets after a successful trial on its Clair Ridge platform.
HSE: a shift in focus towards health and well-being in energy sector?
In May 2022, the Health & Safety Executive (“HSE”) published its 10-year strategy setting out its vision, core values, and strategic objectives until 2032.
Flare leading charge in safety and protection
In an industry where safety and environmental responsibility are non-negotiable, Flare has worked hard to establish itself as a leading provider of safety solutions. Committed to offering pioneering solutions and putting customers first, Flare is dedicated to their mission of keeping critical operations, assets, and lives worldwide.
‘Human cost is carefully hidden’ when looking at offshore wind
In May, Energy Voice carried a story about deteriorating safety in the offshore wind industry, citing among other sources, the safety organisation G+ that had just released the data-set for 2023.
Step Change survey finds ‘Sharing’ is still an industry safety pain point
Step Change in Safety has unveiled the findings of its Process Safety Workforce Survey which found greater collaboration is still needed across the industry.
Gold standard not gold plated: How the UK’s approach to health and safety is changing the world
UK standards in health and safety underpin what makes North Sea goods and services attractive in other regions.
Returning to work when maternity leave is over
Lucy Swan, internal mental health first aider at Munro’s Travel, outlines some of the anxieties which can accompany the return to work after maternity leave and how to limit these feelings.
How female PPE is boosting inclusivity at CES+
Safety and inclusion intersect considerably when it comes to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with the right PPE enabling all individuals to work without harm to the best of their abilities.
The generational gap of acknowledging mental health in the office
The stigma attached to mental health is still very real. It’s not a single moment in time, but something you may or may not need to cope with regularly over your entire working life and beyond.
Proserv gears up for 600-mile cycling challenge to raise £100,000 for charity
Aberdeen-headquartered controls technology company Proserv will begin a six-day charity cycle ride from Aberdeen to Great Yarmouth, 600 Miles for Minds, on 7 June.
Welcome new staff, ‘have a coffee and a chat’
The end of March was my four-year anniversary as part of the Energy Voice team. On the one hand, it feels like time has flown by. On the other, it also feels like ages ago when the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill.
10 deaths in five years from oil and gas helicopter sector
There have been 10 deaths over a five-year period for the oil and gas helicopter sector, according to new data.
Another death on an offshore oil rig. Yet again, it’s Pemex.
Pemex’ safety and environmental track record is among the worst that I have encountered in my almost 35 years of writing about energy.
One dead, several injured after fire on Gulf of Mexico oil platform
At least one person has been killed and several others are injured after a fire broke out on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
Navigating the maze of career motherhood
As the daughter of a fiercely independent female entrepreneur, I was raised with the genuine belief that my dreams were within my reach, regardless of gender.