Offshore worker report claims ‘culture of fear’ as barrier to North Sea transition
The study states that the promised boom in offshore wind and renewables cannot be modelled “in the broken image of the oil industry.”
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Pertamina decommissions Indonesia’s first offshore oil platform with South Korea help
Indonesia’s Pertamina has reportedly successfully decommissioned the Southeast Asian country’s first offshore oil and gas platform in partnership with South Korean companies, according to upstream regulator SKK Migas.
North-east could support 34,000 jobs in key clean sectors, says Platform
New analysis finds that that Aberdeen city and shire could support 33,800 “clean” jobs in key transition sectors within ten years, but urges government to support policies that will benefit local communities and workers.
Unions and campaigners ‘cautiously welcome’ offshore training alignment
Environmental campaigners and trade unions welcomed plans from the offshore training industry to reduce duplication in certification standards, but pressed for detail on timing and delivery.
MPs urged to back offshore passport for just transition
Environmental campaigners and trade unions have called for MPs to back the creation of an offshore training scheme to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
Covid cases see 18 workers isolate or flown ashore from Taqa oil platform
A total of 18 workers have been flown ashore or are currently isolating on board the Taqa North Cormorant platform after workers tested positive for Covid-19.
Greenpeace brings 42ft wind turbine blade to Duthie Park as part of the Just Transition Tour
Campaigners brought a 42ft wind turbine blade to Aberdeen as part of the Greenpeace Just Transition Tour.
Call for ‘passport’ to help North Sea oil workers transition to renewables
Trade unions and climate campaigners have called for the creation of an “offshore training passport” to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
As campaigners we are urging policymakers to sit down with workers to shape policy together
“It's been a bad time for me I must admit, a horrendous time.” That’s how Tony*, a former drilling maintenance supervisor from Dundee, describes the impact this year has had on him as an offshore worker.
Oil and Gas UK brands climate group report ‘misleading’
Oil and Gas UK has rebuked claims in a new report from a coalition of climate action groups as being “misleading”.
More than 80% of UK oil workers consider leaving the industry, finds climate group report
More than 80% of UK oil and gas workers are considering leaving the industry, according to a new report from climate action groups.
Opportunity for oil workers: share your views on greener jobs and organise for a better future
A new survey has been launched by Platform and Friends of the Earth Scotland to hear from workers in the oil and gas industry and supply chain about how COVID-19 and the oil price crash have impacted their working life. Hundreds of workers have already responded, detailing their experience in the industry, their fears around job security and what type of future they want.
WATCH: Four-legged inspection robot trialed on North Sea platform
A Swiss-designed, autonomous, four-legged robot has been put through its paces on a converter platform in the German North Sea.
North Sea chopper landed on wrong platform
A North Sea helicopter landed on the wrong offshore platform after one of the crew punched in the wrong code during flight planning, it has emerged.
Missing oil rig worker ‘popular’ and ‘easy to get on with’, says family
The family of missing oil rig worker Steve Sutherland have released a statement as inquiries continue into his disappearance.
BP’s Juniper platform starts journey to southeast coast of Trinidad
Oil major BP said its new Juniper platform has started its journey towards the southeast coast of Trinidad.
Aibel wins Statoil FEED contract for Troll C
Aibel has been awarded a FEED contract by Statoil for a study into the installation of a new gas module on the Troll C platform.
Video: Take a 360° dive through an oil platform ecosystem
This incredible footage shot by National Geographic takes a look around an oil platform ecosystem off the coast of California.
KCA Deutag wins three-year North Sea contract
KCA Deutag has won a three-year contract extension for drilling on four platforms in the North Sea.
Statoil’s Statfjord A platform resumes production after fire
Statoil said normal production has resumed at its Statfjord A platform after an incident last week led to its shut down.
Hundreds of workers called to muster after suspected gas leak on Snorre A platform
Offshore workers were called to muster after a suspected gas leak in the North Sea.
Workers called to muster after ‘safety incident’ on BP’s Clair Ridge platform
Construction workers were called to muster after a small safety incident on BP's Clair Ridge platform.
BP production still shutdown on Clair platform as investigation continues
BP said production remains shutdown on its Clair platform after an oil leak earlier this month.
Norwegian Labour Minister warns offshore incidents should be taken seriously
Norway’s Labour Minister Anniken Hauglie said incident offshore must be taken seriously, after a trio of recent incidents.
What We Know So Far: Statoil hit by trio of incidents offshore Norway
Norwegian operator Statoil has been hit with a trio of incidents in the North Sea.