Shell weighing up ‘jab or job’ policy for employees: Reports
Energy giant Shell is considering making vaccines mandatory for certain workers, including those working offshore, according to news reports.
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Brookson to ‘unlock’ IR35 puzzle for Aberdeen market
A specialised law firm is making moves to help Aberdeen’s energy sector “unlock IR35” as the market, and demand for flexible labour, picks up.
WellHOP system set to make advancements in well intervention and integrity market
The WellHOP™ - Wellvene's new shallow application slickline system - challenges the traditional slickline rig ups and shallow application operating methods that have been standard practice in the well intervention industry.
Strategic approach brings Wellvene solutions to a global audience
By identifying gaps in the well services market and working closely with established international partners, Wellvene has significantly expanded its global reach over the last three years.
Delivering net zero should be ‘business as usual’
The energy transition has brought an exciting shake-up to the oil and gas industry, with companies aiming to significantly reduce their emissions footprint as soon as possible to ensure compliance with government and regulatory bodies.
Orkney proceeds with Lyness decommissioning after MoD oil spill snub
Orkney is pushing ahead with plans to develop the Lyness port into a decommissioning base after a snub from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) over a decades-old oil spill.
Logistics firm Peterson appoints new CEO
International logistics firm Peterson has announced the appointment of Sarah Moore as its new CEO.
Future North Sea: ‘Hard truths’ on the path to net zero
There are “hard truths” facing the future of the North Sea and the global oil and gas industry on the way to net zero, a key industry event has heard.
UAE oil producer ADNOC to list drilling unit in Abu Dhabi IPO
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) is planning to sell shares in its drilling unit in what would rank among the largest initial public offerings (IPO) in the United Arab Emirates.
Babcock Aberdeen operation to be renamed while competition watchdog mulls CHC takeover
The Babcock oil and gas helicopter operation in Aberdeen is to be renamed while the competition watchdog mulls a takeover by rival CHC.
CNOOC invites ‘alternative strategies’ for Buzzard, Scott and Golden Eagle EPC deal
CNOOC has invited early engagement on the lucrative EPC contract for its Buzzard, Scott and Golden Eagle assets in the North Sea.
Shell reveals move into Aberdeen city centre – but no firm date
Energy giant Shell has announced it is moving out of its current North Sea base in Tullos, Aberdeen, and into the Silver Fin building in the city centre.
Greenpeace challenge over BP Ithaca oil permit ‘opportunistic’, court hears
A Greenpeace challenge to the UK Government over a decision to allow BP to drill for oil in the North Sea is "largely procedural and opportunistic", a court has heard.
Neptune Energy begins ‘Walk to Work’ campaign at Cygnus offshore platform
Neptune Energy has announced the start of its first ‘walk to work’ campaign at the Cygnus field in the North Sea.
Magnus woes dent production for EnQuest
EnQuest took a hit to its production in the first half of 2021 after a series of unplanned issues at Magnus, as well as a drop in output from its flagship Kraken field.
Esvagt to make 50 hires after winning TotalEnergies contract
Offshore support vessel operator Esvagt is seeking to make 50 new hires after winning long-term contracts with TotalEnergies.
The 10 Point Pod delves deep into the heart of CCUS
The role that carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) will have to play in the future energy mix currently splits opinion.
John Lawrie to build Montrose decommissioning base
John Lawrie Metals (JLM), of Aberdeen, is to build an oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning facility in Montrose.
Babcock ‘completes’ £10m sale of Aberdeen-headquartered helicopter business to CHC
Babcock International has announced the completion of the sale of its oil and gas aviation business to CHC Helicopters.
‘Highly profitable’ Troll Phase 3 starts up for Equinor
Troll Phase 3, deemed “one of the most profitable projects” in Equinor history, has started up off Norway.
Oil and gas worth a huge £18bn to north-east economy, research shows
The oil and gas industry is worth an eye watering £18 billion to the north-east economy, research has revealed.
Transocean lands $252m contract as Beacon sanctions Shenandoah project
Transocean has landed a $252million contract after Beacon Offshore Energy and its partners reached FID on the Shenandoah project in the Gulf of Mexico.
AIS Survivex secures major TMS training contract extension
Leading UK training provider, AIS Survivex, has secured a significant three-year contract extension with a major North Sea operator.
Scot Gov opens survey into plans for offshore wind to power oil platforms
The Scottish Government has opened a survey into plans for electricity from offshore wind to power oil and gas platforms.
Worley warns of ‘ongoing delays’ to project sanctions in 2022
Energy services giant Worley has warned of ‘ongoing delays’ to project sanctions ahead.