Local Business Total to shed 250 jobs in Aberdeen post-Maersk takeover By Gregor Aiken March 19 2018, 12:17 pm March 19 2018, 12:17 pm Share Total to shed 250 jobs in Aberdeen post-Maersk takeover Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/local/1437084/total-to-shed-250-jobs-in-aberdeen-post-maersk-takeover/ Copy Link The news will come as a blow to a North Sea oil sector which had been on the road to recovery following three tough years of low oil prices. Oil firm Total said today that it would make 250 workers redundant in the north-east following its takeover of Maersk Oil. The news will come as a blow to a North Sea oil sector which had been on the road to recovery following three tough years of low oil prices. French energy giant Total completed the £5.8billion acquisition 10 days ago, cementing its position as one of the biggest operators in the North Sea. Read more on Energy Voice here.