Five key moments from Ben van Beurden’s tenure, as Shell CEO heads for exit door
As far as timeframes in which to lead one of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies go, Ben van Beurden picked a rocky one.
Covid-19
Oil sinks as China’s struggle with Covid blights demand outlook
Oil sank again following the biggest weekly decline since August as China tightened anti-Covid curbs, hurting the outlook for demand.
A view from the front line: Safety services provider RMI on how the North Sea overcame Covid
With the UK having seemingly emerged from Covid-19 - or still emerging depending on whom you ask - it affords the oil and gas industry time to take stock.
North Sea must expand safety scope across new energy agenda, says HSE chief
“We've got to learn from what others have gone through, but at the same time pass on our own learnings to other industries,” says Offshore Energies UK’s (OEUK) new safety boss Mark Wilson.
That small matter of asset integrity
A story carried by EV on June 23 has been gnawing at me ever since …
Misinformation and disinformation – why is it so hard to fight?
Today, social media has become the primary source for news for much of the world.
Living and working alongside Covid
I’m writing this sitting on a flight to Saudi Arabia after more than two years of no business travel thanks to Covid-19.
Helix using North Sea expertise to deliver decom on both sides of the pond
With a foot on either side of the Atlantic, Helix Energy Solutions has a good vantage point from which to cast a view across the global oil and gas market.
Chronic disease and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
We were asked many times during the pandemic to predict what the next six or 12 months had in store – which was almost impossible for us to forecast. Alternatively, we can predict what will be coming in the next twelve months when it comes to chronic disease – otherwise known as non-communicable diseases – which includes conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Long COVID in the workplace
As we progress through the latter stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has learned to adapt to this challenging virus after two years of social distancing measures, widespread government intervention and vaccines. While most patients suffering from acute COVID-19 recover fully within approximately four weeks, a growing minority of the world’s population is facing what has come to be termed ‘long COVID’.
‘No shortage of workers’ for North Sea roles but better terms needed, say unions
Union leaders say they have not seen a ‘candidate shortage’ for North Sea jobs, but that greater engagement with the workforce and better terms will help remove barriers.
Subsea 7 plans $100m windfall for shareholders
Subsea 7 (SUBC: OSLO) is planning a $100 million windfall for shareholders in 2022 as it firmly believes “the market recovery is underway”.
Storm Eunice blows back first gas for IOG and Perenco
Storm Eunice has hampered efforts by Perenco and IOG to get the latter's flagship North Sea project to first gas.
Covid-19 paves the way for employer’s innovative hybrid healthcare model
No matter where in the world and what you have been doing for the past two years, things have been a frenzy of challenges for us to deal with.
AGCC hosts 200 at breakfast event – despite ‘propaganda’ cancelling Offshore Europe
An audience of 200 got up early to attend Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC)’s first business breakfast event of the year.
Saudi Aramco says oil demand’s nearing pre-pandemic levels
Saudi Aramco said demand for oil is nearing pre-Covid levels and reiterated that producers globally are investing too little in supply.
Prosafe rig utilisation rate bounces back, gives overview of vessel activity
Prosafe’s rig use rate bounced back in 2021 after a “challenging” period for the offshore accommodation vessel contractor.
OGUK appoints new HSE director from EnQuest
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has appointed a new health, safety and environment (HSE) director from EnQuest, as incumbent Trevor Stapleton is soon to retire.
Two more energy industry events dealt Omicron blow
A further two energy events have been forced to alter their plans due to the ongoing spread of Omicron across Europe.
A bumper year for AREG: 2021 in review
As AREG approaches its 20th anniversary supporting renewable energy projects and supply chain members transition from oil and gas to the renewable energy sector, there has been an increasing sense of urgency around climate change and the need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, as well as widespread government and community interest around COP26 in November.
Investing in employee health to offset risk
After consulting with nearly 1,000 risk professionals across 75 countries worldwide and drawing upon insights from the Workforce Resilience Council and International SOS, the results are in.
Offshore Europe postponed due to rising Omicron cases
Organisers have postponed the Offshore Europe exhibition next month amid rising Omicron cases in the UK, dealing a blow to the events industry in Aberdeen.
Covid case confirmed on Repsol Sinopec vessel
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has confirmed a worker has tested positive for Covid-19 on board a North Sea production ship.
‘Critical line of defence’: North Sea oil workers urged to get vaccinated amid UK Omicron spike
North Sea oil and gas workers have been urged to get vaccinated against Covid as cases of the omicron variant surge in the UK.
UK drops red list travel rules for African states
The UK has removed all 11 countries from the red list in the face of international pressure.