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2026
Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike over pay and conditions
Offshore production, instrument and mechanical technicians on a number of North Sea platforms began a 48-hour strike at midnight on 6 October 2026 in a dispute with Wood Group over pay and conditions, with further walkouts planned on 20-21 October and 3-4 November and an RMT overtime ban instructed from 8 October. The Unite and RMT unions said they are in dispute with Wood Group over its decision to cut the pay and conditions of dozens of offshore workers, including through the threat of issuing fire-and-rehire notices. The strikes affect installations run by Harbour Energy, including the Britannia, Jasmine, Judy, Lomond and North Everest platforms. Wood Group said it had been notified of the action and that personnel and operational safety remain its top priority.
2021
Wood Group secures £430 million government-backed loan
John Wood Group said it secured a US$600 million five-year loan backed by the UK government’s export credit agency to invest in low-carbon growth opportunities. The facility was 80% guaranteed by UK Export Finance.
2021
Wood renews Hibernia platform services contract
Wood reported that it won a five-year renewal to provide engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services for the Hibernia platform offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.
2021
John Wood Group reaches civil settlement with Scottish authorities
John Wood Group said its subsidiary WGPSN Holdings reached a civil settlement with Scotland's Civil Recovery Unit concerning the historical engagement of Unaoil by a legacy joint venture and potential unlawful conduct. Wood agreed to pay £6.46 million to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
2021
Wood and Spirit Energy agree to deliver Morecambe Bay late-life solutions
Wood entered into a five-year, $130 million services contract with Spirit Energy to partner on late-life solutions for the Morecambe Bay gas fields.
2020
Wood and SGN partner on Scottish decarbonization roadmap
Wood and SGN are working together on a project to evaluate and deliver decarbonization solutions for northeastern and eastern Scotland. The study will develop a roadmap assessing gas-network repurposing, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage.
2020
Wood announces workforce reductions and furloughs
Wood said it would reduce headcount and furlough workers, while offering unpaid leave in certain operations, as it sought to mitigate the downturn in oil prices and the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020
Wood announces sale of its industrial services business to Kaefer
John Wood Group announced the sale of its industrial services business to Kaefer for up to $118 million (£91 million). The deal includes an initial £80 million payment and a further payment of up to £11 million subject to agreed financial goals.
2019
Wood appoints Stephanie Cox as Americas CEO
Wood announced Stephanie Cox's appointment as CEO of its Americas business, succeeding Andrew Stewart. The appointment was effective immediately.
2019
Wood appoints Andrew Stewart executive president of strategy and development
Wood announced that Andrew Stewart was moving into the role of executive president of strategy and development for its global business. The role was effective immediately.