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PTR Ltd takes up new membership of Forth and Tay Offshore Cluster
PTR is delighted to announce we have joined the Forth and Tay Offshore Cluster network, which has over 200 members from across the Offshore energy sector. Forth & Tay Offshore (FTO), one of eight UK offshore wind clusters, was established to drive the growth of offshore energy on the east coast of Scotland. FTO is…
Read MoreNorth Sea operator and Cambo owner Ithaca Energy nearing listing in London
North Sea operator and Cambo owner Ithaca Energy nearing listing in London Ithaca Energy is putting the final touches on proposals for an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange. The North Sea exploration and production company intends to publish a registration document, required for admittance to the market. It plans to apply…
Read MorePetrofac signs up to support Omani hydrogen plans
Petrofac has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oman Hydrogen Centre (OHC), with a particular focus on green hydrogen. The company said it had a growing track record of supporting new energy projects. It has recently completed front-end engineering and design (FEED) work on large-scale green hydrogen facilities, in addition to smaller scale plans.…
Read MorePTR supports Berwick Cancer Cars in their commitment to the Great North Run
PTR supports Berwick Cancer Cars in their commitment to the Great North Run PTR Ltd was extremely proud to support Berwick Cancer Cars in this year’s Great North Run, which took place on Sunday 11th September 2022. The charity, based in Berwick-upon-Tweed, provides invaluable transport to those with a cancer diagnosis, living in Berwick & District, to…
Read MoreEquinor teams up with Oceanex to tap nascent Australia offshore wind market
Equinor teams up with Oceanex to tap nascent Australia offshore wind market Norwegian oil and gas player Equinor has teamed up with Australian offshore wind developer Oceanex for three proposed offshore wind projects each with a planned capacity of up to 2GW. The Albany Wind Farm (pictured) is one of the most spectacular and largest…
Read MoreEmployers must consider the risk of kidnap and ransom for worldwide staff
Employers must consider the risk of kidnap and ransom for worldwide staff Poverty, under-resourced law enforcement, and a resurgence of travel since the pandemic together make for an expected spike in kidnap and ransom cases worldwide, according to expert predictions revealed by Towergate Health & Protection. Employers must be aware of the risks to be…
Read MorePTR increases commitment to highest standards with further ISO accreditation
PTR increases commitment to highest standards with further ISO accreditation Leading engineering and technical specialist firm PTR Ltd has reinforced it’s compliance commitments by announcing they have successfully recertified to ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 certification, an internationally recognised standard that ensures they meet the needs of their clients through an effective integrated management system.…
Read MoreSubsea 7 and Van Oord consortium awarded contract offshore Guyana
Subsea 7 and Van Oord today announced the award of a substantial1 contract by ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) for the Gas to Energy project offshore Guyana, in water depths of up to 1,450 metres. The scope covers the project management, engineering, and installation of approximately 190 kilometres of pipeline, with an…
Read MoreSkanska UK is taking part in a programme to attract STEM specialists back into work
The programme aims to return or transfer people experienced in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) back into industry, following a career break. The programme will be run by STEM Returners who will source candidates. A pilot scheme will commence shortly focussing on current opportunities for planners, with further roles becoming available later this year. The…
Read MoreRenewables Jobs: Amusement parks employ more Brits than wind farms
More British workers are employed at theme parks like Alton Towers and Legoland than in the wind industry, GMB analysis shows. More than 15,000 people were estimated to work in amusement parks in 2020 – while there were 14,800 jobs in wind power during the same year, according to the ONS. [1] Meanwhile hydropower accounted…
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