Contractors move to block unskilled labour ahead of ‘challenging shutdown period’
Several North Sea contractors have joined forces to prevent unskilled workers entering the market as a “challenging shutdown period” approaches.
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‘Difficult times ahead’ – OGTC chief on digital transition
The chief executive of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) has forecasted “some difficult times ahead” as the industry embraces digital innovations.
Aker Solutions warns of earnings and revenue drop in 2020
Aker Solutions has warned that revenue and earnings are expected to dip next year as it fights for work in a “very competitive market”.
Aker Solutions sets out green revenue targets for 2030
Aker Solutions has set out plans to derive 20% of its revenue from renewables and 25% from low-carbon solutions by 2030.
Opinion – I hope Aker Solutions knows what it is doing
“We attract the best employees and help them learn, grow and realise their dreams through mentoring and other career development assistance,” Aker Solutions says on its website.
‘Anger and dismay’ as Aker Solutions plans to cut nearly 100 Aberdeen jobs
Energy services firm Aker Solutions has announced plans to cut nearly 100 jobs in Aberdeen.
OGUK Awards finalists revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Oil & Gas UK Awards has been revealed today.
Not sharing energy transition knowledge ‘digging our own grave’, warns Aker chief
Aker Solutions' boss of low carbon energy warned yesterday that the sector would be "digging its own grave" if it didn't share knowledge and best practice in the energy transition.
Intelligent subsea brings North Sea closer to unmanned platforms, Aker Solutions boss claims
The development of intelligent subsea design brings the North Sea closer to a "safer" future with unmanned platforms, the boss of Aker Solutions has said.
Aker Solutions bags £65m Adnoc deal
Aker Solutions has won a £65 million order from Adnoc to deliver subsea umbilicals for the Dalma gas development project located offshore UAE in the Persian Gulf.
RMT welcomes steps toward union’s inclusion in Offshore Contractors Partnership
Offshore worker and seafarers union RMT has said it "welcomes" steps being made toward its inclusion in the Offshore Contractors Partnership Agreement (OCPA).
Aker Solutions in the mix for contracts worth £5bn
Norwegian energy services giant Aker Solutions said today that it was bidding for contracts worth about £5 billion.
Union boss Molloy ‘astonished’ by Sparrows’ OCA exit plan
A trade union boss said he was “astonished” by Sparrows Group’s decision to exit the UK representative body for offshore oil and gas contractors.
Energy firms win big at cHeRries Awards
Hundreds of HR professionals gathered at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre yesterday to celebrate the most prestigious awards in the sector.
North Sea pair to share hot seat at Step Change in Safety
Workforce safety organisation Step Change in Safety (SCiS) has announced two North Sea appointments to its top team.
Aker Solutions predicts near 10% boost to revenues in 2019
Aker Solutions has predicted overall revenues this year will jump by nearly 10 percent from 2018 on the back of a strong order book and tendering activity.
Big hitters to speak at OGUK annual conference
Oil & Gas UK today confirmed the line-up for the opening day of its annual conference, being held at Aberdeen’s Exhibition and Conference Centre from June 4-6.
SengS signs up new managing director
North-east engineering firm SengS has announced the appointment of a new managing director.
Aker Solutions inks CCS deal
Norwegian oilfield service firm Aker Solutions has announced it has agreed a carbon capture and storage (CCS) deal in the Netherlands.
Total hit with safety notice over worker rota changes
The UK's safety watchdog has served notice to energy giant Total over “failures” to assess risks around rota changes at the Shetland Gas Plant.
Aker Solutions sets up new company to boost subsea oil recovery
Energy services firm Aker Solutions has set up a new venture which will use the world’s first “topside-less” subsea oil recovery system.
Greta’s army and disputing workers could cripple Big Oil
It is said that more than 1.4 million students skipped school on March 15 to protest about the climate change crisis that threatens life as we know it on Earth.
Strikes called off amid ‘termination threats’
Strikes involving more than 200 North Sea workers have been called off.
Cherry on top at HR award show
Examples of “exceptional” employee engagement” and “extraordinary” initiatives in the region’s human resources (HR) sector are contesting two of the categories of The Press and Journal cHeRries Awards 2019.
North Sea worker’s heart ‘stopped twice’ during attack on Mariner
An offshore worker has thanked the people who helped save his life after he had a heart attack on board a North Sea oil rig.