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SLB Profit Beats on Strength in Global Drilling Activity

Oct 20, 2023

SLB edged past estimates for quarterly profit on Friday as strength in the overseas drilling market to meet the insatiable global appetite for oil drove demand for its oilfield equipment, offsetting weakness in North America.Oilfield services…

Pemex Agrees 7.82% Hike in Wages, Benefits with Union

Oct 20, 2023

Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos, known as Pemex, and its union agreed to a 7.82% hike in combined benefits and pay, according to a government statement published on Thursday.Under the agreement, Pemex workers will receive 4.16% higher salaries and 2…

Equinor CEO Sees EU Gas Market in 'Better place' Than Last Year

Oct 19, 2023

Equinor's CEO said on Wednesday the European gas market will remain volatile this winter, and will face a lot of variables, but is in a stronger position than last year.Global gas prices leapt to all-time highs last year after Russia cut its gas supply to Europe…

Chevron Australia LNG Unions Agree Deal on Eve of Strikes Resuming

Oct 18, 2023

An Australian union alliance on Wednesday agreed to endorse deals on pay and conditions at Chevron's two liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia, ending an impasse that had led workers to threaten renewed strikes this week.The Offshore Alliance…

UK Offshore Well Decommissioning Firm Eyes CCUS and Geothermal Projects with New Appointment

Oct 17, 2023

UK-based offshore well decommissioning specialist Well-Safe Solutions is looking to expand its capabilities and venture into the carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) and geothermal sectors too.To help facilitate this scope expansion, Well…

Chevron Australia LNG Unions Stick to Strike Plan Even as Pay Talks Continue

Oct 16, 2023

Unions at Chevron's liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia reaffirmed their plan to resume strikes this week as mediated talks continued on Monday, sparking angry comments from the company saying workers were being unreasonable…

UK Offshore Vessel Owner Welcomes Sustainable Shipping Specialist

Oct 12, 2023

North Star, a UK-based offshore vessel owner, with a growing fleet of offshore wind support vessels, has hired sustainable shipping specialist Dr Tamara Topić to lead on the implementation of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategy…

Strict Immigration Rules Threaten UK Offshore Wind Projects, Warns Immigration Specialist

Oct 10, 2023

Strict new immigration requirements are deterring vital skilled workers and threatening major disruption for UK offshore wind projects, according to Maria Gravelle, an immigration specialist at Pinsent Masons.Gravelle said that axing the Offshore…

Ventus Energy to Provide Support at UK's Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm

Oct 09, 2023

High voltage engineering specialist, Ventus Energy, said Monday it had secured a significant contract to supply highly skilled senior authorised persons (SAPs) for 24/7 support at a UK offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank. Awarded to the organization’s North Shields base in the north-east of England…

Abu Dhabi's Oil Champion ADNOC Nets on Global Expansion

Oct 09, 2023

The United Arab Emirates is refashioning the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the image of an international oil major by stepping up its global expansion and finding new revenue streams to maximize earnings for the Gulf state…

U.S. Interior Secretary Deputy Beaudreau Bids Farewell

Oct 06, 2023

U.S. Deputy Interior Secretary Tommy Beaudreau is stepping down from his role at the end of October, the Interior Department said in a statement on Wednesday, without giving a reason for his departure or saying how the vacancy would be filled…

Shaun Henry Joins Archer Knight

Oct 05, 2023

Archer Knight, a market intelligence and consultancy firm headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, specializing in the offshore energy sector, has appointed Shaun Henry to its board as a non-executive director.'Bringing a wealth of experience from the oil and gas industry…

Global Underwater Hub Hosts Royal Visit from King Charles

Sep 29, 2023

A UK-based trade body representing companies operating in the UK subsea sector, Global Underwater Hub (GUH), received a visit from King Charles on Friday, September 29.GUH said it had provided King Charles with a tour of its premises in Westhill on the outskirts of Aberdeen…

Chevron Accepts Australian Labour Tribunal's Terms to End Strike at LNG Plants

Sep 21, 2023

Chevron said on Thursday it had accepted recommendations from Australia's labor regulator to end its dispute with unions at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Western Australia.The Fair Work Commission of Australia, which has the power to impose a settlement…

Australia Tribunal to Rule on Chevron LNG Strikes after Talks Fail

Sep 21, 2023

Fresh talks between Chevron and unions over strikes at two liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Western Australia ended on Wednesday without a deal, a Chevron spokesperson said, leaving it up to a workplace tribunal to map a way forward…

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