A new report sets out that the UK oil and gas industry needs to attract 25,000 workers in the next six years, including thousands in brand new roles.
Research from skills body Opito and Robert Gordon University (RGU) states 4,500 workers will be needed by 2025 in roles that don’t currently exist, like automation and data science.
The “skills landscape” also sets out the steps needed from employers and academia to achieve this, including upskilling staff, technology-focussed apprenticeships and recruiting a more diverse workforce.