Petrofac lauds Aberdeen as ‘big recruitment growth’ centre
Petrofac bosses have said Aberdeen is one of the “biggest areas of recruitment growth” for the global energy service group.
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EnQuest takes on 146 staff from Petrofac
Dozens of Petrofac workers have this week transferred over to North Sea operator EnQuest.
‘Scandal’ as North Sea firms issue redundancy notices in rota dispute
Trade union officials have announced additional strike dates after oilfield service firms Aker Solutions and Petrofac issued redundancy notices to staff.
Petrofac doubles profits despite taking hit on Stella sale
UK energy service giant Petrofac more than doubled its profits last year despite taking a hit on the sale of its stake in the Greater Stella Area.
Aker Solutions and Petrofac union members to strike over ‘hated’ rota change
North Sea union members working for service firms Aker Solutions and Petrofac have voted to strike over a change to a “hated” work rotation.
Family of dead Petrofac founder hit out at bribery accusations
The family of dead Petrofac founder Maroun Semaan have hit out at what they see as an attempt to shift blame in the recent bribery scandal to engulf the firm.
Industrial ballot opens for Petrofac workers on BP platforms
An industrial ballot opens today for dozens of Petrofac workers on BP platforms in the North Sea. Petrofac contractors are seeking a change to their current three weeks on, three weeks off (3:3) working patterns or an addition of paid holidays. >> To read more on Energy Voice, click here <<
Petrofac workers on BP platforms to vote on industrial action
Offshore union Unite has served notice to Petrofac that it will ballot its contractors stationed on BP platforms in the North Sea for industrial action.
Fresh union dispute surfaces over North Sea rota changes
A fresh dispute over rota changes has broken out between a workers’ union and North Sea service firms.
Petrofac launches ‘Innovation Zone’ at Aberdeen base
Petrofac has launched a new facility to take advantage of the “enormous potential” of digital technology to benefit the North Sea and wider oil and gas sector.
Petrofac to ‘build momentum’ in North Sea, needs resolution to fraud probe
Petrofac said yesterday it plans to “build momentum” in its core North Sea business after agreeing to sell its stake in the Greater Stella Area development.
Petrofac sells stake in Greater Stella Area to Ithaca for up to £228 million
Petrofac has agreed to sell its stake in the Greater Stella Area (GSA) in the North Sea to Ithaca for up to £228.3 million.
Petrofac spots ‘early signs’ of North Sea recovery
Oil service firm Petrofac said today that it had spotted “early signs of recovery” in the UK North Sea, despite continued low activity, utilisation and order intake.
Awards for oil and gas leadership
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has teamed with the Energy Industries Council (EIC) for a second year to run an awards scheme aimed at future leaders in the oil and gas sector.
Positive talk at Petrofac after 55% drop in profits
Bosses at Petrofac said yesterday the oilfield service giant was “well placed” to capitalise on the influx of new companies in the North Sea.
Petrofac’s Asfari returns to the fold as firm ditches deep-water
Petrofac’s board said today that chief executive Ayman Asfari would resume “full executive duties” at the UK energy service giant.
UK Serious Fraud Office continue to interview Petrofac bosses
Aberdeen-headquartered firm Petrofac has confirmed that it is still under investigation for suspected bribery, corruption, and/or money laundering.
The cHeRries Awards 2017: The judges
The cHeRries Awards 2017, in association with Robert Gordon University’s Aberdeen Business School and supported by Mattioli Woods, is delighted to unveil its esteemed panel of judges.
The cHeRies 2017: spotlight on Tremendous Training and Development award
The cHeRies Awards 2017, in association with Robert Gordon University’s Aberdeen Business School and supported by Mattioli Woods, is seeking entries for next year’s event, now in its tenth year.
Petrofac chief financial officer to join G4S
Petrofac’s chief financial officer will leave the oil service company after being poached by security group G4S. Tim Weller will vacate his post at Petrofac in October 2016. For full story visit our sister site, Energy Voice
Petrofac staff raise more than £40,000 for north-east charities
Staff at Petrofac in Aberdeen have raised more then £40,000 to help premature babies in the north-east over the last two years.
Petrofac wins $250m North Sea contract, creates 65 jobs
Petrofac has been appointed as duty holder to support North Sea incomers Anasuria Operating Company Limited in a deal worth $250million, securing 65 jobs.
The cHeRries: Award winners hail HR talent showcase
Winners of a prestigious annual event showcasing the best HR professionals and practices across the north-east have hailed the benefits of getting involved with the cHeRries Awards.
Petrofac posts loss for first half of 2015
Petrofac has posted a net loss for the first half of the year which was affected by an increase in costs from its Laggan-Tormore project in the Shetland Islands.
Scheme to get kids on energy track
Petrofac’s HR Resourcing team hosted a mock assessment centre for 21 school pupils recently, aiming to prepare them for the recruitment process.
Young engineer brings industry to pupils
Gabriel Alhucema-Brown, a graduate structural engineer with Petrofac in Aberdeen, is passionate about promoting engineering, and the industry as a whole, to the younger generation. As a result, he is an active member of ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) which sees him act as an ambassador for both STEM-related subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and structural engineering.
Petrofac links with schools nurtures new talent
With National Oil and Gas Skills Week just past, Petrofac’s commitment to nurturing young talent is as strong as ever.
Petrofac reassures market it’s on profit track
Oil and gas services company Petrofac maintained its full-year profit outlook as its core engineering and construction division continued its strong performance.
Reaching for the top
The next generation of the oil and gas industry is ready to reach new career heights after an action-packed first week with Petrofac’s Offshore Projects and Operations (OPO) business in Aberdeen.
PM misses Sullom Voe protest while he goes out to sea
More than 900 workers at Sullom Voe gas plant in Shetland downed tools yesterday in an industrial dispute over pay.
Ferry company to clamp down after rowdy incidents
Ferry operator Serco NorthLink has confirmed that the company had to deal with five separate incidents of drunken and abusive behaviour on board its ferries in June alone.
Oil firm disciplines Shetland workers over rowdy behaviour
Five oil workers have been disciplined by construction giant Petrofac for recent anti-social behaviour in Shetland, where they are building Total’s £800 million gas plant.