Ship released from detention in Aberdeen in hot water again
An offshore supply vessel which was recently detained in Aberdeen harbour over unpaid wages is in hot water again – this time in the Netherlands.
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North Sea operators shelve half a billion pounds of decommissioning spend: OGUK
North Sea operators have shelved more than half a billion pounds of decommissioning spending, according to a new report from Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
More than half of £50bn UK wind farm investment to go overseas
More than half of the estimated £50bn investment for the UK government’s offshore wind plan is expected to go to overseas companies.
North Sea oil industry ‘teetering on the brink’
A North Sea trade union boss has warned the oil industry is “teetering on the brink” due to a lack of activity and investment in the basin.
‘Historic’: Union boss hails progress on ground breaking North Sea deal
A trade union boss has hailed the progress made by the oil and gas industry in its quest to create a new collective deal covering thousands of North Sea workers.
Furlough extension comes ‘too late’ for thousands of North Sea jobs
A union boss has said the extension of the UK furlough scheme comes “too late” for thousands of lost jobs in the North Sea oil industry.
Shell reassures workers amid concerns about Covid day rate pay
Shell has moved to reassure offshore workers that they will receive their full day rate, even if they’re forced to return home due to Covid-19 concerns.
North Sea big hitters rally behind new deal for offshore contractors
More than 20 North Sea oil industry big hitters are rallying behind a new collective deal for workers ahead of a critical deadline this week.
FAI results offer family of woman ‘no closure’
The family of a north-east woman who died in the Sumburgh helicopter tragedy say they have received “no closure” from the results of the fatal accident inquiry.
Schlumberger completes plan to axe 21,000 jobs
Schlumberger has completed its plan to cut 21,000 jobs in response to the oil downturn, according to its latest accounts.
Detained ship to sail from Aberdeen despite owing crew up to £150,000
A ship currently detained over unpaid wages is expected to set sail from Aberdeen Harbour despite still owing workers up to £150,000.
Ship held in Aberdeen harbour amid welfare concerns
A ship moored in Aberdeen harbour has been detained by authorities amid welfare concerns for the crew on board.
Shell job cuts put green recovery ‘in sharp focus’ says union boss
A union official has said news of Shell planning thousands of job cuts globally puts the North Sea’s green recovery “in sharp focus”.
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.
Union boss suggests ‘job sharing’ for North Sea workers as Chancellor unveils new scheme
A trade union boss has suggested creating a “job share” scheme to help safeguard North Sea oil industry workers’ positions until offshore activity ramps up next year.
Proposed North Sea deal would ‘level playing field’ again, chiefs say
A proposed new North Sea collective bargaining agreement will level the playing field for service companies and give workers more protection during turbulent times, industry chiefs said.
Five more firms to get behind new deal for UK North Sea workers
Five more energy service firms have agreed to help develop an alternative to a key UK North Sea collective bargaining agreement that is being scrapped.
Installations placed on ‘alert’ after Greenpeace ship spotted in North Sea
Workers on a number of installations in the northern North Sea have been told to stay alert after a Greenpeace ship was spotted in the area.
Employers and unions vow to find alternative to key North Sea agreement
Offshore contracting firms and unions have committed to hammering out a “framework” to replace a key UK North Sea collective bargaining agreement.
Scottish Government unveils £62million support package for crisis-hit oil and gas sector
A £62million Scottish Government support package has been unveiled to help oil and gas firms make a green recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.
BP plans 10,000 job cuts
Energy giant BP has announced plans to cut around 10,000 jobs worldwide in response to the latest oil downturn.
Ripping up key offshore deal goes against ‘every principle’ held by sector, union boss says
A trade union boss has said offshore contractors’ plans to scrap a blanket deal covering thousands of workers went against “every principle” championed by North Sea industry.
Unions to resist ‘crazy’ plan to scrap key North Sea workforce deal
Trade union bosses have vowed to “resist” oil and gas service companies’ “crazy” plans to scrap a UK North Sea collective bargaining agreement.
Survey shows North Sea workers’ dismay at Covid-19 response
A new survey had laid bare the depths of the Covid-19 crisis afflicting the North Sea oil and gas industry, the RMT trade union said.
UK Government extends eligibility date for coronavirus furlough scheme to help ‘200,000’ workers
The UK Government has extended the cut-off date for workers to be eligible for its coronavirus jobs retention scheme, expected to benefit 200,000 people.