Positive end to the year for city’s office market
New research by global commercial property adviser CBRE has revealed a positive end to 2020 for the Aberdeen office market.
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TechnipFMC appoints new chief financial officer
TechnipFMC said today it had appointed Alf Melin as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective January 25, 2021.
Muir to take on newly created IT post at EnerMech
EnerMech has appointed Steven Muir to the newly created post of IT director.
Ross-shire Engineering invests in people
Ross-shire Engineering (RSE) has pledged to take on at least 360 new apprentices and graduates in its Scottish operations over the next six years.
Oxford Flow appoints Conn on to its board
Former Centrica and BP boss Iain Conn has joined the board of industrial flow control specialist Oxford Flow.
Borr Drilling names new CFO
Borr Drilling has hired Magnus Vaaler as its new chief financial officer, replacing Christoph Bausch with immediate effect.
Oil worker toasts new ‘Scottish’ rum
A north-east oil and gas worker has teamed up with his friend to bring a new “Scottish” rum to the market.
Neptune Energy and The HALO Trust partnership to boost safety performance
Neptune Energy today announced a new partnership with worldwide humanitarian landmine clearance organisation, The HALO Trust, to further improve safety performance within both organisations.
Equinor appoints new chief financial officer
Equinor has appointed Ulrica Fearn as its chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president, with effect from 16 June 2021.
Key D&I moments in 2020 and why they matter
There are numerous moments in history we can point to that have shaped the world we live in today; whether through their influence on science and technology, culture and sport, politics, or society and human rights.
Stark diversity dearth
In the coverage of Chrysaor’s reverse takeover of Premier Oil, the chief executive of a Tanzania-focused E&P firm with no skin in the game of that deal might not have expected to get a mention.
Oil’s female trading trio belies industry’s gender gap
As a trio of women is set to ascend to the top of one of the world’s most powerful oil-trading operations, the gender gap in the rest of the industry remains stark.
Appeal launched by north-east oil professionals closes in on fundraising target
A group of north-east oil industry and business professionals are closing in on their £25,000 festive fundraising target with two weeks to spare.
New finance boss for MRDS
Drilling services firm MRDS Group, of Aberdeen, has hired a former Clydesdale Bank area director as its new finance chief.
GEG snaps up £14m-a-year recruitment firm Cammach Bryant for undisclosed sum
A Highland company headed by Global Energy Group (GEG) boss Roy MacGregor has acquired Aberdeen recruitment agency Cammach Bryant for an undisclosed sum.
Hiretech wins Queen’s Award
Aberdeenshire based energy industry equipment rental firm Hiretech Limited has received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
‘Engineering needs preservation plan’
The boss of Scottish Engineering (SE) has said the industry needs a preservation plan despite “tentative” signs of improvement.
BP confirms sale of London HQ
Energy giant BP has sold its head office in London to Hong-Kong based Lifestyle International for £250 million, a news report said.
British Gas workers to vote on strikes in pay and conditions dispute
Thousands of British Gas workers are to be balloted on strikes in a dispute over new contracts.
E.On plans hundreds of job cuts
Energy giant E.On is planning to cut almost 700 jobs over the next two years, mainly in support and management roles, as part of the migration of customers to a new platform.
Devolved authorities urged not to miss out on freeport benefits
Harbours in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could be disadvantaged, compared to English peers, unless devolved administrations move quickly to develop policies for potential new freeports, it was claimed last night.
Neptune joins forces with charities to tackle mental health, youth unemployment
Oil and gas firm Neptune Energy is joining forces with charities to help tackle mental health issues and youth unemployment.
Tighter controls and further regulation needed to combat erroneous and fraudulent claims
Innovation funding specialist ABGI UK has called for stricter measures and greater regulation of advisers after more than £300m incorrect and illegitimate R&D tax claims were identified within HMRC’s annual report.
Maritime Developments moves into new north-east digs
North-east energy service firm Maritime Developments (MDL) has opened new headquarters in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.
Motive adds international finance expert to senior team
Marine equipment fabrication and rental specialist Motive Offshore Group has hired a new chief financial officer as it targets annual earnings of £20 million by 2024.