Energy sector ‘gone backwards’ on gender balance since 2018, says report
The energy sector has “gone backwards” on gender balance since last year, according to a new report on the country’s top 80 companies.
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Diversification strategy is paying off for Wood
Wood chief executive Robin Watson said yesterday the Aberdeen-based energy service giant was successfully “broadening” its business and becoming less reliant on offshore oil and gas projects.
Wood appoints 40-year industry veteran as new chairman
Aberdeen energy services firm Wood has appointed a 40-year veteran of the oil and gas industry as its new chairman.
Wood wins £768million contract as part of Sellafield nuclear decommissioning programme
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has won a £767.8million contract to help decommission the UK’s most complex nuclear site.
Industry report shows ‘scary and disappointing’ progress on gender balance
A new report for the UK oil and gas industry shows a “scary and disappointing” lack of progress on gender diversity, according to a Wood boss.
Wood cancels decision to boost CEO’s bonus scheme
Energy services firm Wood has decided to cancel a decision to boost CEO Robin Watson’s bonus pay scheme.
Wood completes sale of Terra Nova Technologies
Aberdeen energy services firm Wood has completed a £29.1m sale of its Terra Nova Technologies (TNT) subsidiary.
Wood to advise on offshore windfarm near Martha’s Vineyard
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has been chosen to advise on a new windfarm being constructed near Martha’s Vineyard.
20 energy majors to grace inaugural Energy Exports Conference
Majors including Aramco, BP, Ørsted and Shell will talk about US$150bn of global projects requiring UK products and services
Wood grows chemicals business with new contract in Germany
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has been picked for a construction job at a chemicals plant in Germany.
Three await decision for major prize
Three north-east businesswomen are just weeks away from finding out which of them will be crowned outstanding human resources (HR) director of the year at a prestigious annual awards ceremony.
Need for shift in skills unveiled in vital industry report
Leading figures from the North Sea’s oil and gas industry will take centre stage at the launch of a key industry report next month to discuss how changing skills requirements will impact on the industry over the next six years.
Wood worker urges oil and gas industry to speak out on mental health
An oil and gas worker who tried to take his own life is urging the industry to speak out about issues around mental health.
Oil workers take on 130ft AECC abseil for neurological centre
A number of oil and gas workers have taken on a 130ft drop to raise funds for a neurological care centre in Aberdeen.
Energy firms shortlisted for HR awards
A shortlist of Exceptional HR advisors and managers tipped to take home one of the industry’s most prestigious gongs has been revealed.
Wood wins contract for Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has been made a special advisor for construction of the first UK nuclear power station to be built in more than 20 years.
RWG apprentices drive
RWG (Repair & Overhauls), an Aberdeen firm specialising in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of industrial gas generators and power turbines, launches the latest edition of its long-running apprenticeship programme today.
Honour for women in energy
An award championing outstanding women in energy is up for grabs for only the second year in the next edition of an annual celebration of excellence in the industry.
Wood joins ‘world first’ carbon emissions cutting project
Aberdeen energy service giant Wood will take part in a “world first” project to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Wood to take £30m for TNT business
Aberdeen energy service giant Wood has agreed to sell its conveying and material handling systems solutions business for £29 million.
Wood wins £26million pipeline contract
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has won a £26million contract to construct a natural gas pipeline in the United States,
Wood not ‘too preoccupied’ with share price despite £330m wiped off market value
Energy services giant Wood saw more than £330 million wiped off its market value yesterday, despite results showing a strong financial performance in 2018.
Wood chairman to step down
The long-standing chairman of Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant Wood is to step down.
Wood hails ‘significant progress’ in 2018 as revenues climb to £8.3bn
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant Wood saw its total revenues climb to £8.3billion in 2018 amid a “significant year of progress” for the firm.
Wood to raise £100k for neurological centre
The Aberdeen branch of a multinational energy company has pledged to raise £100,000 to help the country’s only specialist neurological centre.