BP making permanent shift to flexible working, report says
BP has informed thousands of staff members they will not return to the office full-time when the pandemic lifts, a news report said.
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Babcock takes £5.2million hit on ‘loss-making contracts’
Babcock took a £5.2million hit for “loss-making contracts” for its North Sea helicopter business in the 2020 financial year.
Hunting reflects on ‘painful process’ after reducing headcount by more than a third in 2020
Hunting has said the group is positioned “well for the year ahead” after a strong finish to 2020, coupled with a more buoyant market outlook.
Business leaders including Sir Vince Cable react to Aberdeen Budget package
Business leaders, including former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable, have welcomed a £30million-plus Budget package for the Aberdeen energy sector.
Jason Leitch confirms north-east Brazilian Covid variant cases worked in oil and gas
Scotland’s National Clinical Director has confirmed the trio who tested positive in Aberdeen for the Brazilian Covid variant worked in oil and gas.
Nucore scoops up £1.2m of North Sea contracts
Aberdeen-headquartered Nucore Group has made a strong start to 2021, bagging two North Sea contracts worth a combined £1.2 million.
Training for a changing industry
It would take a brave person to make a firm prediction as to what the energy industry will look like in the coming years.
‘Extreme year’ delivers ‘solid results’ for Archer
Oilfield services firm Archer has delivered what it describes as “solid results” in an “extreme year”.
TWMA bags multi-million pound contract with Spirit Energy
Specialist drilling waste management firm TWMA has secured a “seven-figure” contract with offshore exploration and production company Spirit Energy.
‘Economic fallout’ in Aberdeen laid bare
A leading Scottish economist has said the greater exposure to the “economic fallout” of the Covid-19 crisis suffered by Aberdeen and wider north-east, compared with other parts of the country, must not be forgotten in post-pandemic rebuilding efforts.
Air Control Entech wins £175K grant as offshore inspection drones gear up for 5G
Air Control Entech has won a £175,000 government grant to advance its offshore drones for the next generation of wireless technology.
NXG opens larger Aberdeen HQ and launches Mexico operation
Drilling technology and services firm NXG has invested more than £1million to open new Aberdeen headquarters, and launch an operation in Mexico.
TechnipFMC completes planned split
TechnipFMC has completed its promised spin-off transaction to create two independent, publicly traded companies.
Interview: NHV CEO hopes oil price bump can get helicopter market to ‘more sustainable situation’
The CEO of NHV hopes the restoration of oil prices can help the beleaguered helicopter market “to a more sustainable situation”.
Aberdeen subsea recruitment specialist doubles Six Nations sweepstake fundraising target after bumper start
An Aberdeen-headquartered subsea and marine recruitment specialist has doubled its fundraising target after a grand slam start to its charity campaign.
Former Aberdeen oil worker dies from injuries sustained in African gas well explosion
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New report spotlights strong pipeline of European hydrogen projects
The number of European hydrogen projects in the pipeline is almost double that of current operational projects, according to new research.
Petrofac wins its first Australia decommissioning contract
Petrofac has won its first contract for decommissioning work in Australia after building a track record in the UK.
Aberdeen charity takes stock as Granite City offices lie empty
An Aberdeen charity is quite literally taking stock as many offices in Europe’s oil and gas capital now lie empty.
Write-downs double losses for Altera Infrastructure
Write-downs on the value of its vessels saw Aberdeen-headquartered FPSO firm Altera Infrastructure more than double its pre-tax losses in 2020.
Moxy Aberdeen Airport Hotel to reopen on February 1 with Aberdeen at its heart
The 200-bedroom hotel will reopen its doors on February 1 to key workers, primarily those in the oil and gas industry, and will be ready to welcome others when restrictions are lifted.
Shore Porters Society: Moving valuables and moving with the times
As one of the world’s oldest transport firms, adapting and responding to changing demands is something the Shore Porters Society is well versed in.
Offshore Europe organisers pushing on with event, say it’s unlikely to be derailed by use of P&J Live as vaccination centre
The north-east has been dealt a significant boost after organisers of a huge oil and gas conference confirmed it is still on track to go ahead as planned later this year.
Aramark wins five-year contract for Total North Sea assets
Catering firm Aramark has landed a five-year contract award with Total across several of its UK North Sea assets.
Inquiry into Aberdeen accident that led to death of offshore vessel crewman
The death of a crewman, who was crushed while repairing paintwork on an offshore supply ship anchored off Aberdeen, is to be probed by a sheriff.