Iqarus: It pays to talk
Statistics show that one in four of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year, but many are too afraid to talk about it.
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Texo Group tackles industry challenges
Texo Group has started the year with a new focus and a number of key projects being delivered for clients in the energy industry.
Being creative in the oil and gas industry
Can we really be creative in an industry like oil and gas that’s bound by regulation and where failure can have major implications for safety?
Data-driven decision making from Baker Hughes
In their push to lower total cost of ownership and improve the safe operation of their offshore blowout preventers (BOPs), drilling contractors and operators need real-time access to BOP data that can reduce non-productive time (NPT) and total expense (TOTEX), without increasing maintenance and service costs.
Decades of oil and gas safety expertise can benefit growing offshore wind industry
The oil and gas industry has, for decades, placed safety at the forefront of operations with a continual drive to improve safety measures through increased training and awareness. With offshore wind projects growing across Scotland, there are lessons to be learned to reduce risk in this developing sector as well.
A new approach for a new decade
Imagine, for a moment, an industry whose workers can quickly report good and bad practices at work; where the reporting system looks the same wherever they are working; where workers get prompt feedback on what they have reported and the information collected is shared and used to improve the safety performance of participating companies and the industry as a whole.
Returning confidence leads to boost for MPH
One of Aberdeen’s longest-running family businesses, McIntosh Plant Hire (MPH), is ramping up activity having experienced an increase in enquiries across all its key service lines in recent months.
Care for your workers
BMI Healthcare is Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals throughout the UK.
Surplus offshore operations assets on sale – BP North Sea
As a leader in the sale of surplus industrial assets, Liquidity Services is pleased to inform you about an upcoming online auction of surplus offshore equipment on behalf of BP North Sea in Aberdeen.
Know your tax liability
Norway and Denmark continued to be attractive work locations for UK companies in 2019. Many of those companies are specialists in the traditional sectors of oil and gas but there has been an upsurge in other sectors such as renewables, aquaculture and agriculture.
Traveleads named official travel partner for major energy industry event
The Energy Exports Conference (EEC), organised by the Energy Industries Council, (EIC) returns to Aberdeen for the second year in June 2020 and independent travel management company, Traveleads is delighted to announce it is this year’s official Travel Partner.
Key 2020 trends for the oil and gas sector
As we leap into 2020, a number of key trends are likely to dominate the oil & gas sector.
Safety firm ramps up investment in growing wind energy
The world’s leading safety training provider has made a five-figure investment at its Aberdeen facility to diversify into offshore wind safety training.
Competitive salaries vital for bringing in new talent
Despite a weakening global economic outlook, I believe we are working in a local business environment of pragmatic optimism. Sustained recovery in the oil and gas sector, technology innovation and diversification activities are contributing to business growth and new employment opportunities.
New year, new you
December is the season to be jolly and to share goodwill with all, but if we’re honest – it’s also very full on.
Subsea Connect: The future of subsea projects
As the global E&P industry recovers, growth is expected to happen. At Baker Hughes, we believe deepwater will lead the way. Greenfield and tiebacks are expected to pick up.
HSE will participate in PIM’s third annual integrity management event
PIM is ringing the changes with its annual integrity management event this year with the addition of external speakers.
Integrity XL moves into place to double turnover and workforce
Following an exceptional second year of trading, Integrity XL is delighted to report that it has made a further significant strategic investment by placing an order with Prior Diesel.
Innovation is at heart of IMRANDD’s growth
Since its foundation in 2016, asset integrity management firm IMRANDD has grown from a start-up to become a well-recognised player in the oil and gas sector.
Focusing on the people behind the lift
Digital transformation is not a new concept at Peterson. It has been at the company’s core since the 1990s. Peterson recognised early that traditional oil and gas supply chain operations, systems and processes delivered limited visibility and an inconsistent approach. Having successfully transformed its business – and, in turn, its clients’ businesses – Peterson is now applying the same principle to managing the competence and development of its people.
The other side of Lerwick’s story
Lerwick harbour continues to add to its reputation as a leading support hub for the oil and gas industry in northern waters through its contribution to the offshore sector’s operations west of Shetland.
Young professionals preparing for the energy transition
As momentum grows for Vision 2035 and the energy industry strives towards net zero, it is widely recognised that a key part of achieving this will be through the existing workforce; retaining and retraining will create a more flexible, multi-skilled and technologically-aware workforce.
Shining light on energy transition
It has been a busy and positive 12 months for Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG), with the diversity of our members continuing to grow.
Long-term contract for JBS subsea excavation equipment
JBS Fabrication Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of JBS Group (Scotland) Ltd, was recently awarded a long-term contract for its patented Sea Axe controlled flow subsea excavation equipment.
DecomWorld tackles decommissioning cost reduction head on
DecomWorld – part of Reuters Events - today announced a new research session into decommissioning cost reduction, which will tackle issues of price efficacy, benchmarking and the environmental impact of such approaches.