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UK approves first coal mine in 30 years
Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove has provoked anger from environmental campaigners by approving a new coal mine in the UK.
A quitter not a fighter: Liz Truss steps down as Prime Minister after only 44 days
Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister after facing an open revolt from her MPs, following a tumultuous 24 hours.
New director at EnerMech to deliver group-wide marketing plan
Seasoned marketing professional Alison Hazell is celebrating promotion to a director's role at Aberdeen firm EnerMech after five years with the company.
‘It’s good to talk, but we need to go further’: UK oil and gas chaplain grapples with spiritual and virtual challenges
Currently averaging an installation visit around once a week, Reverend Gordon Craig’s schedule keeps him busier than many of the North Sea’s offshore travellers.
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.
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.