Harbour Energy axing 250 jobs in Aberdeen
Harbour Energy has revealed plans to axe around 250 jobs in Scotland as the firm laid the blame on “punitive” government measures.
The oil and gas firm said the cuts – about a quarter of its workforce in Aberdeen – come as part of a review of its UK operations.
The job losses are on top of 350 roles that were cut by the firm in 2023.
Scott Barr, managing director of Harbour Energy’s UK business, said: “Harbour is launching a review of its UK operations, which we expect to result in a reduction of around 250 onshore roles in our Aberdeen-based business unit.
“The review is unfortunately necessary to align staffing levels with lower levels of investment, due mainly to the Government’s ongoing punitive fiscal position and a challenging regulatory environment.”
The Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce branded the latest cuts a “devastating blow” for impacted workers and their families, and called on the Government to “end the windfall tax now”.
