BIG GAME: Match report from Turriff United 1-2 Wick Academy

March 12, 2018, 5:00 pm Updated: August 25, 2019, 12:58 pm

Lockdown easing sparks South African fuel shortages

South Africa has “inadequate” stocks of diesel, an industry body has warned, as demand has accelerated beyond expectations with the easing of lockdown limitations.

Revised furlough scheme unlikely to ‘stem tide’ of oil job losses

The UK Government’s furlough scheme is unlikely to “stem the tide” of oil industry job losses as employers are told to start contributing to wages in the coming months, lawyers and politicians said.

Golar burns a candle for future FLNG plans

New liquefaction projects are unlikely for the time being, Golar LNG has said, but in the longer run its floating LNG (FLNG) technology is an attractive option for exporting gas.

Oil majors promise green capex, but only one is putting serious money on the table

Investments in solar and wind energy projects by the world’s oil majors over the next five years are expected to reach $17.5 billion, a Rystad Energy analysis finds.

HSE confirms four people have contracted Covid-19 working offshore, with more expected

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reported that four workers have contracted Covid-19 as a result of occupational exposure offshore, with more expected to follow.

Chancellor will ask employers to pay 20% of furlough wages

The Chancellor is set to tell employers they will need to contribute to their furloughed workers’ salaries from August as the Government admitted the scheme cannot run “indefinitely”.

BlackRock warns Korean utility on overseas coal plant push

BlackRock Inc. has challenged Korea Electric Power Corp. over plans to invest in new coal-fired power plants in Vietnam and Indonesia.

GMS sees off Seafox, allies with Zakher

Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has announced a framework agreement with Zakher Marine International, another operator of self-propelled self-elevating support vessels (SESVs) in the Middle East.

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BIG GAME: Match report from Turriff United 1-2 Wick Academy