Wood CEO denies job cut claims as firm targets continued growth
Wood Group (LON:WG) chief executive officer Ken Gilmartin hosed down media reports of potential job cuts as the firm seeks to continue its growth strategy.
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Wood Group announces cost cutting drive as it continues growth strategy
Aberdeen-headquartered engineering firm Wood Group (LON:WG) has announced a cost cutting drive as the company seeks to deliver annual savings of $60 million from 2025.
Aberdeen’s Well-Safe Solutions appoints first chief financial officer
Aberdeen-headquartered well decommissioning firm Well-Safe Solutions has appointed Alan McQuade as the company's first ever chief financial officer.
120 Aberdeen jobs for the chop at EnerMech
Aberdeen firm EnerMech is slashing 120 jobs in its home city after transferring to new ownership.
Boyden acquires FWB’s Aberdeen energy practice
Talent advisory firm Boyden has acquired FWB's energy practice in Scotland for an undisclosed sum.
Oil firm which said Aberdeen has ‘whinge and whine culture’ to be merged with rival
Dril-Quip, an oilfield services firm which achieved notoriety in north-east Scotland during the height of the Covid pandemic, is to be combined with fellow firm Innovex.
First Minister opens £9m Floating Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen
ETZ chairman Sir Ian Wood says Aberdeen has the potential to build on oil and gas success to become the "Net Zero Capital of Europe".
Vattenfall scraps Aberdeen hydrogen project in blow to city’s clean energy plans
HT1 had been hoped to supply hydrogen to Aberdeen vehicles "for at least 10 years".
In pictures: Energy sector leaders gather in Aberdeen for Future North Sea 2024
Energy sector leaders gathered in Aberdeen last month for Future North Sea 2024 to discuss the challenges facing the industry, as well as the significant opportunities on the horizon.
Empirisys looks to boost business as Aberdeen office opens its doors
Process safety and data science firm Empirisys is looking to set up shop in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square as it looks to showcase its “dedication” to the north-east energy sector.
Finalists announced for 2024 Decom Mission Awards in Aberdeen
Decommissioning trade body Decom Mission has announced the finalists for the 2024 Decom Mission Awards, set to take place in Aberdeen on 21st May.
Aberdeen oil boss Bob Kidd loses £150m lawsuit
Aberdeen oil boss Bob Kidd has lost a £150 million fraud case he brought against American business partners and their law firm.
Aberdeen’s Colin Black named ambassador for Scottish asthma charity
Scottish charity Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF) have named Aberdeen energy sector veteran Colin Black as their first ambassador.
‘Aberdeen is paying the price’: Business leaders call for Hunt to ditch windfall tax as growth slows
North-east business leaders called on the Chancellor to scrap windfall taxes on the energy sector, as research suggests Aberdeen is the slowest-growing economy in the UK.
EnQuest and Aberdeen BP schemes win share of UK government’s £21m hydrogen pot
Low carbon hydrogen projects from North Sea operators EnQuest and BP are among seven UK projects set to share in £21 million of government support.
Former Aberdeen oil and gas worker on building property portfolio and appearing on Homes Under The Hammer
James Duguid now has more than 40 homes as part of his property empire.
Veri Energy boss Salman Malik unveils his green dream for UK North Sea
Sullom Voe will continue to 'define the economic landscape of Shetland', he told guests at Prosper's Annual Lecture in Aberdeen.
Shell to begin demolition of Aberdeen HQ as bosses promise ‘positive vision’ for site
The distinctive Altens building has been a prominent part of the city skyline for decades.
Aberdeen’s ROVOP and Boskalis announce global partnership
Aberdeen-headquartered subsea firm ROVOP and offshore contractor Boskalis Subsea Services have announced a global partnership agreement.
Wood confirms 22 jobs to be cut in Aberdeen
The majority of the energy service giants employees are based in the Granite City.
Aberdeen energy firms look Down Under for new opportunities
North East energy supply chain firms will look to emerging opportunities Down Under as the Aberdeen-Perth WA Gateway event returns to the Granite City on February 8.
UK underwater sector ready to navigate the ‘Blue Frontier’ at Subsea Expo 2024
The challenges and opportunities facing the global subsea sector are being likened to space exploration as companies push the boundaries of what's possible in Earth's final, 'blue' frontier.
Meet the canine crew ready to bring a pawsitive experience to Aberdeen’s heliports
Naso and Dorothy were at the departures lounge greeting delayed passengers.
Aberdeen’s Craig International boosts turnover by more than 60%
Aberdeen-headquartered energy procurement firm Craig International has reported an increase in turnover of more than 60% as the company nearly doubled its profits for the year ending April 2023.
Finalists revealed for Aberdeen’s Subsea Expo Awards 2024
Aberdeen’s P&J Live set to host the world’s largest subsea exhibition