PX Group wins ‘landmark’ Teesside biomass contract
Saltend Chemicals Park-owner PX Group has been awarded an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Tees Renewable Energy Plant (Tees REP).
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Energy apprenticeships on offer to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week
Various energy industry apprenticeship programmes have been announced to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, taking place from February 10-16.
Chevron looking to cut up to 20% of workforce
US oil major Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has announced that it will cut 15-20% of its workforce as it looks to make $3 billion worth of savings by 2026.
Energy Vocations: Ithaca’s award winning apprentice Dylan Fettes
Energy Vocations is the monthly series in which Energy Voice speaks to workers who keep the UK's lights on.
EnQuest says several UK transactions “progressing”
EnQuest (LON:ENQ) has said it is progressing several UK transaction processes as its looks to deliver value-accretive growth in the country.
Sarwar accused of ‘face-saving’ after ‘radio silence’ on Grangemouth closure
The Scottish Labour leader has been accused of conducting a "face-saving exercise" after he said not enough has been done to stop the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery.
Nexos HVAC team expands 50% as revenue doubles
Nexos, formerly Global E&C, has reported revenues have doubled in the past two years as its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) team grew by over 50%.
North Sea catering pioneer Entier sells out to Aramark
North Sea catering firm Entier has been acquired by US food services giant Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) for an undisclosed sum.
Orkney lands £5m for Scapa Flow hub
The largest natural harbour in the northern hemisphere has been awarded £5 million from the Scottish Government to help develop a “landmark” green energy project on Orkney.
BP boss confirms ‘new direction’ on 2024 profit slump
BP (LON: BP) chief executive Murray Auchincloss has vowed to reveal a "new direction" for the energy giant as investors seek "transformative" change.
Ithaca Energy announces ‘inevitable’ redundancies
Ithaca Energy has announced an “inevitable” redundancy consultation following its combination with Italian energy giant Eni.
UKOG workover increases production from Horndean field
UK Oil & Gas (AIM: UKOG) has increased production from the Horndean field after a workover campaign successfully located a downhole pump further down the wellbore.
Labour MP says PM ‘underwhelming’ on Grangemouth and Sarwar ‘very quiet’
The MP representing Grangemouth says answers from his Labour colleagues - including the prime minister and chancellor - on saving oil refinery jobs were "underwhelming" and "not good enough".
North Sea risks losing grasp of ‘transient’ workforce
The transition to renewable and clean energy needs to speed up this year or risk losing the "transient " workforce in the North Sea, a business adviser has warned.
Power Moves: North Sea Midstream Partners’ new CEO and more
Angela Fletcher has been appointed as the new CEO of Aberdeen-based independent midstream operator North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP).
Labour could fast-track Acorn carbon capture project amid criticism over ‘confused’ energy strategy
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has signalled Labour could look to fast-track the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Scotland, amid criticism over the party's "confused" energy transition strategy.
All North Sea incidents are preventable, safety boss urges
“Who believes that all incidents are preventable?” was the question Step Change in Safety boss Craig Wiggins asked the audience at an event on health and safety in Aberdeen.
Report on Grangemouth’s future to arrive by end of the month
A £1.5 million report into the future of Scotland's last remaining oil refinery will be available by the end of the month, the Scottish energy secretary has said.
Harbour Energy highlights international safety after Wintershall Dea takeover
Following its acquisition of Wintershall Dea, Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) found that not all global regions have the same safety standards as their own North Sea assets.
Starmer signals he will not block Rosebank oil field going ahead
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has indicated he will not block the Rosebank oil field from going ahead after a court ruled its approval "unlawful".
Unions fear up to 2,000 North Sea redundancies at Repsol
A trade union has raised concerns that North Sea operator Repsol (BME:REP) could cut up to 2,000 jobs amid a review of its ageing offshore production assets.
TotalEnergies has “little future” in the UK, boss warns
TotalEnergies (PAR: TTE) will continue to move away from the UK North Sea as it looks to curtail exploration in the basin.
Hartshead submits revised Anning and Somerville gas offtake route to UK regulator
North Sea operator Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR) has submitted a revised gas offtake route for its Anning and Somerville development to the UK regulator.
HSE report finds offshore industry “stepped up” to safety leadership challenge
Samantha Peace, director of Energy Division at the Health and Safety Executive, reflects on the regulator’s Process Safety Leadership Principles inspection programme.
DC helicopter crash holds safety lessons for offshore industry
Energy industry leaders are set to learn how the recent helicopter crash in Washington DC should shape how they respond to major incidents.