North Sea big hitters rally behind new deal for offshore contractors
More than 20 North Sea oil industry big hitters are rallying behind a new collective deal for workers ahead of a critical deadline this week.
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Renewables group is powering ahead
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (Areg) has grown its membership over the past 12 months, with sign-ups coming from leading companies within the renewables sector, renowned industry bodies and energy companies who are placing an increased focus on clean energy.
Shift to renewables could be a painful transition for offshore supply chain
Potential pitfalls await those unprepared for the push towards diversification from conventional energy writes Gregory Brown, Maritime Strategies International.
Firing the starting pistol on countdown to COP26
World leaders were due to convene in Glasgow for the UN Climate Conference (COP26) in November for what was anticipated to be a transformational moment in the energy transition.
Aker Solutions, Wood clinch contracts as Equinor sanctions major subsea development
Equinor and partners have made a final investment decision to develop the 200-million-barrel Breidablikk field in the Norwegian North Sea.
US tech entrepreneur urges industry leaders to ‘drive not delegate the digital transformation’
Silicon Valley businessman Tom Siebel urged business leaders to “drive not delegate the digital transformation”, in his keynote address to delegates at ENGenious Online.
Proposed North Sea deal would ‘level playing field’ again, chiefs say
A proposed new North Sea collective bargaining agreement will level the playing field for service companies and give workers more protection during turbulent times, industry chiefs said.
OGUK Industry Insights webinar inspires next generation on route to net zero
More than 200 people joined OGUK’s Industry Insights webinar for young professionals today (Thursday, September 17) to hear how the sector is working to advance new technologies on the route to net zero.
Five more firms to get behind new deal for UK North Sea workers
Five more energy service firms have agreed to help develop an alternative to a key UK North Sea collective bargaining agreement that is being scrapped.
Time to switch focus to renewables, oil billionaire Rokke says
Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Rokke, who built most of his fortune on oil and gas, says the time has come to start investing more heavily in renewable energy.
The effective safety leader Part II: Personality, values and emotional commitment
I have been involved with Step Change in Safety since 2016 and co-chair of the organisation since April 2019.
New chair of Climate Ready Aberdeenshire steering group announced
Climate Ready Aberdeenshire (CRA) has appointed oil and gas veteran Sam Long as the new chair of its steering group.
Sonamet completes testing on Zinia flowlines
Angolan contractor Sonamet has completed factory acceptance tests on all flowline structures for the next stage of work on the Zinia field.
Aker Solutions bags £120m deal with ExxonMobil
Norwegian energy services firm Aker Solutions has clinched a five-year contract extension from ExxonMobil to provide a range of services on the Hebron platform, offshore Newfoundland.
Updated: Aker Solutions to merge with Kvaerner, cuts 200 UK jobs
Aker Solutions has announced plans to merge with fellow Norwegian energy service firm Kvaerner and appoint a new chief executive.
OGUK board reshuffle sees Aker Solutions boss appointed contractor vice co-chair
The UK boss of Aker Solutions will represent North Sea contractors as part of a reshuffle within the board of representative body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
Aker Solutions boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ on projects despite lower prices
Aker Solutions’ boss Luis Araujo is “cautiously optimistic” about project sanctions in the second half of 2020 thanks to government intervention and more stable oil and gas prices.
Aker Solutions reports faster-than-expected progress for £80m cost-cutting drive
Energy service firm Aker Solutions has reported faster-than-expected progress for its £80 million cost-cutting drive.
Cooperating with conviction to future proof our industry
How can the supply chain seize emerging business opportunities as our industry transitions towards a lower carbon economy?
Employers and unions vow to find alternative to key North Sea agreement
Offshore contracting firms and unions have committed to hammering out a “framework” to replace a key UK North Sea collective bargaining agreement.
‘Clarity’ for North Sea supply chain vital to achieve energy transition targets, Aker Solutions chief says
The UK head of Aker Solutions has called for more “clarity” over how North Sea supply chain firms will fit into the energy transition.
Aker Solutions to cut dozens of offshore roles after Equinor puts North Sea project on hold
Aker Solutions will axe 44 offshore jobs after client Equinor shelved a UK North Sea project due to the oil price rout and Covid-19 outbreak.
Aker Solutions agrees £140m extension deal with Aker BP
Nordic engineering firm Aker Solutions has agreed a multi-million pound contract extension deal with oil exploration company Aker BP.
Aker Solutions chief financial officer hands in his notice
The chief financial officer of Aker Solutions has announced plans to leave the company less than a year his appointment and without a replacement being found.
The Aberdeen Clinic ramps up to 500 offshore worker tests per day
An Aberdeen firm has ramped up to testing more than 500 offshore workers per day for Covid-19.