Oil and gas veteran remembered as ‘one of life’s good guys’
The worlds of north-east business, charity and sport are mourning the death of “one of life’s genuinely good guys”, Duncan Skinner, who has died aged 63.
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Wood linking up with Norwegian player for green hydrogen projects
Engineering and consulting giant Wood has entered into a framework agreement for green hydrogen projects with Norway-based NEL Hydrogen.
Investor unveils plans for new business park
London-based property investor Faro Capital has unveiled plans for a new business park in Aberdeen.
Wood lands contract extension for Taqa platforms in UK North Sea
Wood, the Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm, has landed a five-year contract extension to its work on Taqa assets in the UK North Sea.
Wood lands work on Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has been appointed as “owner’s engineer” on Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm.
‘There’s life in the old dog yet’ – NexGen panel set out future for North Sea
North Sea firms will need to “come together and work differently” in order to take full advantage of the UK Government’s transition deal.
Wood’s plan for ‘decade of action’ revealed
Global consulting and engineering company Wood, of Aberdeen, has pledged to have 40% of senior management roles filled by women by 2030.
Wood and ReNew ELP to partner on landmark hydrothermal plastic recycling facility
Wood, the global consulting and engineering company, has entered into a partnership with ReNew ELP to develop the world’s first commercial-scale plastic recycling plant using an innovative advanced recycling process in the north east of England.
Wood completes sale of joint venture interest in Sulzer Wood for $17.5m
Consulting and engineering giant Wood has completed the sale of its joint venture interest in Sulzer Wood to existing partner Sulzer for $17.5m.
PRC Europe: 5 years of leading downstream transformation
The Petrochemical & Refining Congress, co-hosted by Neste, celebrates its 5th Anniversary on 17-19th of May.
Wood earmarks $196million for bribery case settlements, agrees deal with Scottish authorities
Wood, the Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant, has earmarked $196million in order to settle bribery cases with authorities in the US, Brazil and the UK.
Life after oil: Comms adviser takes ‘leap of faith’ on fitness passion
A former oil communications advisor has taken a “leap of faith” during the pandemic on a career in health and fitness.
Wood completes solar plant project in Oman
Work carried out by Aberdeen-based global consulting and engineering company Wood will help turn the hot desert sun of Oman into renewable energy for a ferrochrome production plant.
Scotland on cusp of climate technology revolution, predicts new report
Scotland is “on the cusp” of a climate technology revolution, according to a new report highlighting the nation’s credentials for tackling global warming.
‘It makes sense’: Renewables beckon for Wood graduate
“It gives me a bit more confidence”, says Wood graduate Sebastian Eunson, “working for a company that is investing in different industries”.
New deal for North Sea workers ready for sign-off as union members show support
Trade union members have voted in favour of a new collective bargaining agreement covering thousands of North Sea workers.
Oilfield service firms at ‘strategic crossroads’ as energy transition accelerates, PwC says
Oilfield service (OFS) companies must decide now whether they are going to stick with hydrocarbons or pivot to low-carbon, a new report said.
THREE60 Energy hires experienced projects director
Aberdeen-based THREE60 Energy has revealed a “strategic addition” to its engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPC&C) arm.
Stork agrees to sign up for new North Sea deal
Energy service firm Stork has become the latest company to pledge its support for a newly-drafted collective bargaining deal for North Sea workers.
Unions seek members’ views on ground-breaking new North Sea deal
Trade unions have launched a survey seeking feedback from members on a “ground-breaking” collective bargaining agreement that would cover thousands of North Sea workers.
Worley job cuts reach 11,400 since start of pandemic
Engineering giant Worley has confirmed its job cuts total since the start of the Covid pandemic has reached 11,400.
EC-OG appoints former Wood boss as chairman
Clean energy technology firm EC-OG, of Aberdeen, has appointed a former boss at engineering and consultancy giant Wood as its chairman.
‘We can win this’: Scottish firms urged to go for $100m CCS prize from Elon Musk
Elon Musk has said he’s putting $100million up for grabs to the best carbon capture and storage (CCS) tech – and Scottish firms are being told to go for it.
Wood hires ‘sustainable development powerhouse’ behind UN initiative
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has announced the hire of “sustainable development powerhouse” Ann Rosenberg to help the firm drive its environmental ambitions.
Spirit Energy hands Wood £95m Morecambe Bay late-life management deal
Engineering and consulting giant Wood has struck a £95 million deal to provide a range of services on Spirit Energy’s mature Morecambe Bay gas fields.