How hydrogen is driving Aberdeen’s rebirth
As the proclaimed Oil Capital of Europe, it seems only right that Aberdeen should be front and centre of decarbonisation efforts too.
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Mintra appoints former Atlas boss as new CEO
Digital training and software specialist Mintra has found its new CEO in the former head of Aberdeen-based Atlas Knowledge.
Three60 Energy bags multi-million pound funding package
Bosses at Three60 Energy are looking to target asset operators “across the globe” after a positive and prosperous last few months.
Jobless claimant rate still going up in north-east, figures show
The number of people on unemployment-related benefits across the north-east has continued to rise sharply, new figures show.
BP boss says support for leavers a sign of commitment to just transition
The boss at BP says the support provided to people leaving the company during its restructuring could be taken as a sign of its commitment to a just transition.
A tale of many business parks
A few days ago I happened to wander down the road to Aberdeen Energy Park and then popped into the Core business park development for good measure.
‘Bring growth back to Aberdeen’: New Worley boss on hopes for future
Helping to position Aberdeen “beyond the energy transition”, as Daniel McAteer puts it, is one of the goals of the new Worley boss in town.
Orca becomes first tenant at ex Bi-Fab site after winning Well-Safe contract
Orca Oceanic Systems has opened a new base at the site of the mothballed manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (Bi-Fab) thanks to a contract win with Well-Safe Solutions.
‘Crunching sound’ on CHC helicopter in Aberdeen identified gearbox failure
Investigators have raised safety concerns after discovery of a gearbox failure on a CHC helicopter in Aberdeen after a “crunching sound” was heard.
Imrandd planning to increase headcount after strong start to 2021
Imrandd has secured more than a million pounds worth of new business in 2021 with increasing demand for its services outwith the traditional oil ans gas markets.
Decom North Sea unveils new chief executive
Industry organisation Decom North Sea (DNS) has announced the appointment of its new “highly respected” chief executive.
Oil and gas veteran remembered as ‘one of life’s good guys’
The worlds of north-east business, charity and sport are mourning the death of “one of life’s genuinely good guys”, Duncan Skinner, who has died aged 63.
Giant foundation kicks off ‘final campaign’ for world’s largest floating wind farm off Aberdeen
The final push for the world’s largest floating wind farm off Aberdeen is underway, with a giant foundation making the first leg of its journey.
Baker Hughes in north-east facilities shake-up
Energy service firm Baker Hughes is reshuffling its north-east facilities footprint once more in an effort to “drive synergies” and improve conditions for staff.
Worley appoints new vice president in Aberdeen
Energy services giant Worley has appointed a new vice president of energy to head up operations in Aberdeen.
Wood lands contract extension for Taqa platforms in UK North Sea
Wood, the Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm, has landed a five-year contract extension to its work on Taqa assets in the UK North Sea.
3t Energy confirms purchase of Petrofac’s UK training centres in ‘transformational’ deal
3t Energy Group’s deal to buy Petrofac’s Aberdeen and Montrose training centres has successfully made it across the line.
Wood lands work on Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has been appointed as “owner’s engineer” on Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm.
KCA Deutag facing better future after ‘battening down the hatches’
KCA Deutag is facing better prospects after slashing its debt and “battening down the hatches” in during a tumultuous 2020, the Aberdeen-based oil and gas drilling giant’s chief finance officer said yesterday.
Moray oil boss denies rape bid charge
An oil boss accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his second home left before the police arrived because he “didn’t have any clothes to wear the next day”, a trial has heard.
Shell looking at options for new Aberdeen headquarters
Oil major Shell is on the hunt for new headquarters for its Aberdeen workforce.
Amazon Prime hires Aberdeen oil firms for TV show ‘The Rig’
Amazon Prime has hired a pair of Aberdeen oil companies to help supply the set of its new TV series “The Rig”.
Retired Aberdeen oil boss ordered to pay £210K bill over housing development dispute
A retired oil tycoon has been ordered to pay a firm more than £210,000 following a contract dispute over a housing development.
Further job cuts planned at Dril-Quip Aberdeen
Further job cuts are planned at oilfield equipment firm Dril-Quip in Aberdeen as it moves manufacturing work out of the region, Energy Voice understands.
New 3T Energy – EnerMech alliance bags Mozambique training deal
An new alliance between Aberdeen-headquartered EnerMech and 3T Energy Group has bagged a “significant” project to help shape future training of oil workers in Mozambique.