Training fund for former oil workers an ‘excellent opportunity’
Have you recently been made redundant from the Oil and Gas sector or its supply chain?
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Understanding differences is the key to our diversity
Women make up close to 40% of the world’s workforce. In the global oil and gas industry, that figure is a more modest 22%, however, with more than 2.1million people being employed by the world’s 10 largest oil and gas companies alone, the number of women involved is certainly significant.
A focus on skills is needed to help crack the glass ceiling
How to achieve equality in oil and gas or any industry is a question worthy of weighty debate and one that is bound to draw divides.
Developing and defining decom
Decom North Sea’s primary role as a member organisation is – of course – to bring value to our members; we’re here to support the supply chain in winning work, and to help operators meet their regulatory obligations and cost control challenges. A clear understanding of the decommissioning marketplace is critical to both parties, if efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-sound decommissioning activity is to be undertaken.
Are we experiencing the UK North Sea’s re-awakening?
Is 2018 the year of the UK North Sea revival? With Brent crude surpassing the $71 a barrel threshold in January this year – the first time since 2014 – positivity is re-emerging. It seems almost daily I read of a new operator acquiring a field in the UK North Sea or an established player reinvesting, such as Shell giving the go-ahead to redevelop the Penguins field, the largest investment in the North Sea in six years.
Unlocking innovation: Is mindset change the challenge?
Last month, EY launched its seventh annual review of UK oilfield services and the analysis revealed that huge opportunities remain for the sector but they will only be realised by disrupting the status quo. At a time when failing to innovate puts firms at risk, creating a culture of innovation is a critical theme for the future of the sector.
When girls see women doing this, they will feel that they can do it, too
I consider myself incredibly lucky. I grew up here, a child of the industry, in a western suburb with a stay-at-home mum who met me from school every day, and a dad who travelled the globe, returning with stories of faraway lands and, of course, presents.
Staying a step ahead with safety
JFD’s National Hyperbaric Centre in Aberdeen is playing a key role in the quest to enhance global subsea safety standards by increasing its global footprint and offering a wide range of high quality courses around the world.
Workers coming from far and wide to Clyde Training Solutions
A combined maritime and offshore oil and gas training centre is reaping the benefits of its central belt location, with workers coming from far and wide to use its facilities.
Have you heard the one about…?
Have you heard the one where the oil company recovered 4,000 lost working days a year by improving its offshore and site recruitment processes? Or what about the one where an app provides real-time information on vessel sharing?
North-east Scotland’s new energy industry
Aberdeenshire has a new energy industry and it’s green. From being the dream of a few individuals probably written off as slightly barmy, offshore wind has become a major part of the energy transition, for the UK as a whole, but also for north-east Scotland. Just take a look off the beach at Balmedie where the piles for the Aberdeen Bay Offshore Wind Farm are being installed as I write. Work is also continuing apace in the Moray Firth where the last 12 months have seen installation of all the offshore piles and a third of the jackets for the 84-turbine, £2.6billion Beatrice Offshore Windfarm. The first electricity could be generated as early as July and the operator, SSE, expects the farm to generate up to 588MW of power – enough for about 450,000 homes – once it is fully operational, which is expected in 2019.
An incredible £70,000 raised and donated in AABi’s first year
Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB), one of the UK’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, has announced an extremely successful first year for their own Charity; The Anderson Anderson & Brown Charitable Initiative (AABi), with an incredible £70,000 of funding donated to 45 different charities and causes. In addition, AABi has also donated over 1,250 of volunteering time to numerous charities across the City and Shire, including AAB staff being involved in 10 different education/mentoring programmes.
Brexit: Is your business ready for change?
Nobody can claim to be an expert on Brexit, after all nobody knows exactly what will happen and when it will happen. In the business world this leaves companies with two options:
Pipeline industry: successful cases and upcoming projects
If you want to understand what’s going on in pipeline industry, register for MOGC Congress. It starts with Global Material Market Scenario as seen by Fluor, then continues with thoughts on Infrastructure issues in Central and South Eastern Europe. Further some cases are presented and discussed, including The Ramones and CPC Projects. To access full business program, send a request to https://goo.gl/XtqMsR
London set for International Petroleum Week
Hosted by the Energy Institute, the renowned annual International Petroleum (IP) Week will be held at the InterContinental Park Lane in London on 20th – 22nd February 2018.
Lifestyle – You are what you eat
The saying “You are what you eat” has been around for many years and remains one of the most accurate descriptions of how we should conduct our eating habits.
Drue predicts bright future for drone inspection
Drones are paving the way for the energy industry’s technology revolution, according to the managing director of Altus Inspection & Access.
Make 2018 the year to reduce your carbon footprint
2018 has so far brought an increase in activity across the oil and gas markets. Brent crude is trading at a three-year high, with more rig movements and drilling activity as a result. This is looking very positive and our focus for 2018 is to reduce the environmental impact of regular testing and maintenance activities on assets.
New service approach saves operator time and money
Ardyne’s unique Casing Recovery Toolbox was mobilised to expert, late-life asset and decommissioning operator Fairfield, in order to improve its project efficiencies – saving more than a day of rig time.
Committed to hyperbaric safety
JFD, a division of marine services group James Fisher and Sons plc, has made a range of advancements in the field of hyperbaric rescue in recent months.
IOS has eye on success with investment and expansion
Leading storage and inspection firm Independent Oilfield Services (IOS) is heading for a strong performance in 2018 with recent announcements that the company has secured two new contracts worth more than £12.5million and has embarked on a £5.5million investment and expansion programme.
New manager joins growing AAB restructuring team
Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB), one of the UK’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicola Rollings as Restructuring Manager in their growing Restructuring & Recovery (R2) division.
Pipeline industry: successful cases and upcoming projects
If you want to understand what’s going on in pipeline industry, register for MOGC Congress. It starts with Global Material Market Scenario as seen by Fluor, then continues with ideas on how to detect thefts in oil pipelines. Further some cases are presented and discussed, including The Ramones Project. To access full business program, send a request to https://goo.gl/3TjnhK
Promoted: Granite PR’s Tenth Anniversary Year To Kick Off With Burns Extravaganza
An Aberdeen-based PR company has kicked off its milestone tenth anniversary year by announcing plans to host a giant Burns Supper in the city.
Promoted: New Gender Pay Gap Reporting Solution Launched by AAB
Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB), one of the UK’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, has announced the launch of a new service which will assist businesses in their gender pay gap reporting requirements, whilst also giving them valuable insights into their business and helping achieve compliance requirements.