Tributes to Aberdeen oil worker Jill Barclay murdered while walking home from night out
Friends and colleagues have spoken of their shock and devastation after the death of Aberdeen mum Jill Barclay, who died while walking home from a night out.
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Aberdeen oil worker finds new home for mobile pet shop
An Aberdeen oil and gas worker is opening a new pet shop in nearby Westhill.
Queen dies at Balmoral aged 96
The Queen has died at the age of 96.
Liz Truss wins Tory leadership contest to become prime minister
Liz Truss will be the UK’s new prime minister after beating Rishi Sunak to take over the Conservative party.
Photography competition looks to capture life in the energy sector
North Sea sunsets, industrial landscapes and ‘majestic’ wind turbines are among the compositions submitted to a new photography competition which aims to frame life in the energy sector.
RMI boss to run ‘Ultra marathon’ for Denis Law Legacy Trust
Director of UK sales at Remote Medical International (RMI), Dave Thompson has committed to running an 'ultra marathon' to raise money for the Denis Law Legacy Trust.
OEUK launches new survey to help drive D&I in offshore energy
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) will survey its members to help measure the overall diversity of the offshore workforce, as it works to improve inclusion and representation.
Council will have final say on any changes to Piper Alpha gardens
Aberdeen City Council has made clear it will have the final say over any proposed changes to memorial gardens in Aberdeen, as it consults with survivors and families affected by the Piper Alpha disaster.
Boris Johnson to resign as prime minister after revolt from MPs
Boris Johnson has agreed to stand down as prime minister after his Cabinet turned against him and urged him to stand down.
Oil and gas driving recruitment specialist growth – but shift to renewables is on the way
A resurgent oil and gas industry is driving an “extremely competitive” recruitment market while jobs in the renewable and digital sectors grow but at a slower pace.
Prestigious offices in Aberdeen running out of space
Prime office space across three prestigious office developments in the heart of Aberdeen is fast running out, new figures show.
Trio of new appointments join Scottish Renewables board
Industry body Scottish Renewables has welcomed three new directors to its board, bringing in expertise from business development, external relations and the energy services sector.
Nautical Petroleum founder steps up to chairman at Viaro
Viaro Energy has appointed Steve Jenkins as its non-executive chairman, following the departure of Roger Tucker.
New training centre expected to create up to 30 new jobs in Aberdeen
A firm specialising in the skills needs of people working in difficult and potentially dangerous environments has opened a £1 million training centre in Aberdeen.
Scotland’s first net zero scholarship launched in Aberdeen with £100k from ETZ
A scholarship to equip the next generation of engineers for the energy transition will be launched in Aberdeen on Thursday at North East Scotland College (NESCol).
Europa appoints ex-Macquarie director as CFO and executive director
Europa Oil and Gas has announced the appointment of Will Holland to the role of chief financial officer and executive director later this year.
John Tiny Langler: Incredible life of policeman turned oil tycoon who grew business on champagne and free fish suppers
John Langler may have been ‘Tiny’ by name – but he certainly wasn’t by stature, business or reputation.
Maersk Training seeks new UK instructors following ‘huge surge’ in demand
Maersk Training is set to increase headcount across its UK sites by around 20%, as new offshore and fire safety instructors are needed due to rising industry demand.
Baker Hughes VP to succeed Craig Shanaghey as industry D&I lead
Findlay Anderson of Baker Hughes will become the new chairman of the sector's diversity and inclusion (D&I) task group.
Odfjell Drilling appoints new CEO following spin-off
Kjetil Gjersdal will oversee the drilling contractor as its chief executive, following the spin-off of some services into a new technology-focused division.
Wood takes $100 million hit from legacy Aegis Poland contract
Wood (LON: WG) expects to take a one-time $100 million charge in relation to a legacy Amec Foster Wheeler defence contract, Aegis Poland.
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.
It’s a dog’s life nowadays for former oil and gas worker Julie Hunter
We speak to Julie Hunter, who runs dog-focused Spotlessly Chic from her home near Alford, Aberdeenshire.
Shell picks Ed Daniels for new strategy and sustainability role
Shell has announced the appointment of Ed Daniels to the newly created role of strategy, sustainability and corporate relations director.
Forth Ports announces trio of leadership appointments
Forth Ports has announced a series of new leadership appointments as its senior team is restructured to reflect the growing role of ports in the offshore renewables sector.