US House Bill Seeks $8 Bln for Abandoned Oil and Gas Well Cleanup
A U.S House of Representatives Democrat introduced a bill on Thursday authorizing $8 billion to plug and clean up abandoned oil wells nationwide, a measure aimed at creating jobs for oil and gas workers and reducing climate-warming…
Nigeria: Union Suspends Strike after Exxon Workers Freed
A major Nigerian oil union has suspended planned industrial action after 21 Exxon Mobil Corp. employees quarantined last week after their arrest for violating coronavirus-related movement restrictions were freed, it said on Sunday.The governor of southern oil hub Rivers State…
Norway Oil Workers Threaten Strike
Around 200 Norwegian offshore oil and gas workers plan to go on strike on June 4 unless pay negotiations lead to a deal with employers, the Lederne labour union said on Wednesday.A strike would hit seven offshore fields and at least two of those would have to shut production, cut
Most Norwegian Oil Workers Agree to Wage Deal
Energy firms operating offshore Norway on Wednesday agreed wage deals for 2017 with the two largest trade unions representing oil and gas workers, while talks with a smaller union will continue at a later stage under mandatory mediation rules.
Obituary: David Doig, Chief Executive of OPITO
OPITO, a global oil and gas industry skills, standards and workforce development organization, is deeply saddened to confirm the death of its chief executive David Doig. Mr Doig, 57, who was based in Dubai, suffered a heart attack…
Argentine O&G Workers to Strike Over YPF Layoffs
Some 23,000 Argentine oil and gas workers will go on a 48-hour strike beginning on Monday to protest state-owned oil company YPF SA's decision to lay off at least 1,600 workers, a union leader said on Friday. The strike involves…
Oil, Gas Workers in 4 Argentine Provinces Continue Wage Strike
Oil and natural gas workers in four Argentine provinces continued a wage strike on Tuesday, threatening more work stoppages ahead if negotiations with the government did not yield a deal on salaries and job security. The strike…
From Engineer to Sommelier: Calgary's Laid-off Oil Workers try Plan B
Alejandro Rodriguez wants to be a sommelier. His previous experience: 20 years as an oil reservoir engineer. The 42-year-old needed to consider a career plan B after ARC Resources Ltd laid him off in January, adding to a growing number of people in the Canadian city of Calgary…
Douglas Westwood: Brexit and Potential Threats to the Energy Industry
With the referendum rapidly approaching, the question of what Brexit could mean for the UK oil & gas industry has become increasingly intriguing. As a market broadly regulated in London, many argue that an exit vote would lead…
Kuwait Oil Union Says It Will Continue Strike
The spokesman for thousands of striking Kuwaiti oil and gas workers said on Tuesday that their three day-old strike would continue until planned public sector pay reforms are cancelled. "The strike is ongoing until the implementation of the demands of the workers…
Oil Hits 2016 High Above $43 on Producer Meeting Hopes
Oil rose above $43 a barrel to its highest level so far in 2016 on Tuesday, supported by hopes that a meeting of oil producers will agree steps to tackle a supply glut, a weak U.S. dollar and further signs of strong demand in China.
UK 2015 Oil & Gas Output Up
Britain's oil and gas output rose in 2015 for the first time since the turn of the millennium, industry body Oil & Gas UK said on Monday, reversing a declining trend but coming as oil prices are trading at a seven-year low. The industry group…
New Partnership to Train Iraqi O&G Workers
Stirling Group has partnered with the EU Iraq Energy Center (EUIEC) to provide risk management training to the Iraqi oil and gas industry to help build a highly skilled and competent workforce. The specialists in health, safety and environmental services…
Côte D’Ivoire Invests in O&G Safety Training
Thegrowth in oil and gas activity in Côte D’Ivoire has seen investment in standardized safety training in the region far outstrip that of other hydrocarbon-rich West African countries, according to international learning technologies company Atlas Knowledge.
Union: Workers Need Care as Renewables Replace Fossil Fuels
Coal, oil and gas workers need a secure future as the world moves away from fossil fuel use, and governments and companies must plan to ensure any new global climate change deal is fair for all those impacted, a top trade unionist said.
North Sea Workers to Vote on Strike Action
Oil and gas workers in Britain's North Sea are to vote on strike action after unions and the Offshore Contractors' Association representing employers failed to reach an agreement on changes to working conditions. Trade unions…
Oil & Gas Skills Body Invests in Eastern Mediterranean
OPITO is to play a major role in helping Cyprus to become a regional centre of technical excellence for oil and gas in the Eastern Mediterranean. Following discussions with senior Cypriot government officials, the global oil…
PETRONAS, OPITO Deliver on Skills Agenda for Malaysia
Region is Home to World’s first OPITO-Approved Oil & Gas Technical Qualification Centre. Oil and gas workers and those seeking to enter the industry in Malaysia now have access to globally recognized qualifications and training…
O&G Sector Tarnishes Strong US Jobs Report
The U.S. oil and gas sector bled away more jobs last month as sustained low oil prices forced energy producers to reduce spending, suggesting that further pain may be ahead for the struggling industry. A roughly 50 percent drop in oil prices since June has pummeled the U.S.
Program Underway to Train Iraqi O&G Workforce
Shell and OPITO commit to the safety of 15,000 from the Iraqi workforce with New Training Centre and Standards. Up to 15,000 Iraqi oil and gas workers will be trained in how to deal safely with the potential hazards of hydrogen sulphide (H2S).
