Mental health claims increased with oil downturn
About a third of claims for medical or sickness benefits are related to mental health issues, often resulting from stress.
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British Airways adding extra flights to London
British Airways is adding extra flights between Aberdeen and London Heathrow as part of plans to grow services between Scotland and the UK’s busiest aviation hub.
Aramco boss says £320bn programme a huge opportunity for UK
A boss at Saudi Aramco said yesterday the firm’s 10-year, £320 billion capital programme was a huge opportunity for the UK’s oil and gas industry supply chain.
New era heralds new jobs for Aberdeen IT firm Alto
An Aberdeen IT firm is creating new jobs and aiming to double turnover as it parts ways with a Welsh partner.
Opportunity North East opens £1.5m tech hub in Aberdeen
Opportunity North East (One) has opened its £1.5 million digital and entrepreneurship “hub” in the heart of Aberdeen.
Neptune boss urges Aberdeen to drive ‘collective action’ on climate change
The executive chairman of Neptune Energy has urged Aberdeen's energy sector to drive "collective action" on climate change.
Sound move for Rosen to head to Aberdeen
Choosing to open a consultancy office in Aberdeen in the midst of a downturn in the oil and gas sector may have seemed like a bold move, but it is one that has proven to be a sound investment for the integrity heavyweight Rosen Group as they continue to grow and expand the pool of technical knowledge and expertise available to clients based here in the Granite City.
Saudi Aramco to attend Aberdeen event
Over the next 10 years Aramco plans to invest US$500bn in the global energy market, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for the UK supply chain to win significant work on worldwide projects with one of the largest operators in the world.
Boskalis bolsters North Sea with £100m in contracts
Boskalis Subsea Services (BSS) has reinforced its position in the North Sea and affirmed its commitment to the Aberdeen area with £100 million-plus-worth of new contracts, more people and bigger premises.
Houston’s Helix buys control of Aberdeen subsea tech firm
Houston-headquartered Helix Energy Solutions Group has bought a majority stake in an Aberdeen-based subsea technology and well intervention firm.
Former recruiter in bid to tackle ‘PR challenge’ for oil and gas
A recruiter, who was made redundant five times in the last downturn, has set up an event to help address the “PR” problems being faced by the oil and gas industry.
BP donates £1m to Aberdeen Art Gallery
The Press and Journal gained a sneak preview of the long-awaited £34.5million revamp of Aberdeen’s Art Gallery yesterday.
Sturgeon hails Aberdeen bypass as city centre traffic halves
Traffic going through Aberdeen has halved since the opening of the AWPR three months ago.
Greenpeace shuts down BP headquarters on eve of AGM in Aberdeen
Greenpeace has shut down BP’s headquarters in London on the eve of its annual general meeting in Aberdeen.
Oil downturn was just the beginning for entrepreneur
The age-old question is: are entrepreneurs born or made?
Tourism boss ‘hopeful on recovery’ amid host of Aberdeen oil events
A tourism boss has set out hopes that a series of oil and gas events could help bring a recovery for Aberdeen’s hotel market this year.
Energy sector facing ‘mammoth tasks’ on climate and diversity, says incoming EI president
The incoming president of the Energy Institute (EI) has said the industry is facing “mammoth tasks” in climate change and diversity.
Diversification strategy is paying off for Wood
Wood chief executive Robin Watson said yesterday the Aberdeen-based energy service giant was successfully “broadening” its business and becoming less reliant on offshore oil and gas projects.
Updated: Offshore helicopter parts ‘detached’ during flight, says report
A North Sea helicopter had to return to base in Aberdeen after parts fell off during a flight, an investigation has found.
Delegates leave OTC with a smile
For dozens of north-east delegates attending this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, the trip was the place to tout for international business and make invaluable contacts.
Wood appoints 40-year industry veteran as new chairman
Aberdeen energy services firm Wood has appointed a 40-year veteran of the oil and gas industry as its new chairman.
Wood wins £768million contract as part of Sellafield nuclear decommissioning programme
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has won a £767.8million contract to help decommission the UK’s most complex nuclear site.
‘Mexico looks to Aberdeen’
“There’s a difference between the way grass grows and the way a tree grows,” says Pol Palacios.
North Sea helicopter pilots vote for strike action
North Sea helicopter pilots working for CHC have voted to take strike action following a pay dispute.
Exploro opens base in Aberdeen
A Norwegian geological and geophysical market leader has underlined its commitment to the future exploration of the North Sea by opening an office in Aberdeen to serve its existing and new clients on the UKCS.