27 October 2025
RMT Press Office:
Offshore energy union RMT expressed deep concerns today following the news that Petrofac has gone into receivership, placing the jobs and livelihoods of offshore and onshore in jeopardy.
More than 2,000 Scotland-based jobs are at risk as oil and energy services group Petrofac has applied for administration.
The union is urgently seeking clarity from the administrators regarding the status of ongoing contracts, outstanding wages, and the future employment prospects of affected members.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey demanded full protection of all workers pay and entitlements, including any unpaid wages, holiday pay, and redundancy rights.
“There must be guarantees put in place for employees, sub-contractors, agency staff and self-employed workers.
“The potential loss of these jobs will not only have a serious impact on the workforce but also on the wider NE of Scotland community – from supply chain contractors and small service providers to local businesses that heavily rely on incomes from the offshore sector,” he said.
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