‘Too risky’ to ease quarantine rules for oil workers, says Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has decided not to let up quarantine rules for oil and gas workers returning from overseas, deciding that doing so would be “too risky”.
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Writer digs deep to lift lid on offshore workers
It’s a familiar Hollywood plotline; the single-minded person who confronts obstacles, struggles with strangers and ends up being tossed on the scrap heap, but keeps fighting to bring their dream to fruition.
Oil and Gas UK brands climate group report ‘misleading’
Oil and Gas UK has rebuked claims in a new report from a coalition of climate action groups as being “misleading”.
More than 80% of UK oil workers consider leaving the industry, finds climate group report
More than 80% of UK oil and gas workers are considering leaving the industry, according to a new report from climate action groups.
Three-quarters of Scots oil workers considering retraining, claims Scottish Renewables
More than three-quarters of Scots oil workers are considering retraining for the energy transition, according to a new claim from Scottish Renewables.
‘Doubt and questioning’ over quarantine exemption for oil workers, says union boss
There remains “doubt and questioning” around the UK Government’s quarantine exemption for offshore workers and the potential spread of Covid-19, according to a union boss.
Updated: School places expected to be provided for oil workers’ children
Children of workers performing critical roles in the oil industry are expected to be prioritised for school places amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Lost generation of oil workers leaves few options for next boom
The oil industry is fighting a generation gap.
Aberdeen City Council calls on oil workers to fill teacher posts
Oil workers are being asked to consider teaching in a bid to fill vacancies in the North-east.
Video: Offshore crew has rocky leap to work
This offshore crew had quite a challenge getting to work as huge waves battered the sea. The footage, captured by Frankie Nauta, shows workers on a boat trying to get on board. Watch as the staff eventually make the successful leap on board the deck.
Oil workers killed as helicopter crashes in Siberia
A Russian helicopter carrying oil workers has crashed in eastern Siberia, killing 10 of the 25 people on board, officials said.
Brazil oil workers tell Petrobas “open-ended” strike starts Friday
Brazil's largest oil workers' union advised Petroleo Brasileiro SA PETR4.SA that it plans to begin an open-ended strike against the state-run oil company starting at midnight (0300 GMT) on Friday.
North-east oil worker feared kidnapped in Algeria
A north-east man was last night feared to be one of the Scots oil workers kidnapped by Al Qaeda terrorists in the north African desert.
Oil workers battle to plug leaking pipe
North Sea oil workers were battling last night to repair a pipe which has been leaking a mix of oil and water.
Union to offer help to concerned oil workers
Offshore union RMT is to operate an information and support desk for oil workers at Aberdeen Airport from Monday.
Oil firms ban emergency beacons after safety fears
North Sea oil companies last night agreed to stop using personal locator beacons pending a full investigation into their interference with helicopter equipment.