Visitors withstand a strong gust of wind created by Marine One as they watch the helicopter ascend with US President Donald Trump aboard departing for travel to Atlanta, Georgia, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington. Reuters
Visitors withstand a strong gust of wind created by Marine One as they watch the helicopter ascend with US President Donald Trump aboard departing for travel to Atlanta, Georgia, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington. Reuters
Children cool off during a hot day on the Mexican side of the Rio Bravo near the fence marking the border between Mexico and the US, as pictured from Ciudad Juarez. Reuters
Children cool off during a hot day on the Mexican side of the Rio Bravo near the fence marking the border between Mexico and the US, as pictured from Ciudad Juarez. Reuters
The submerged Bangladeshi houses after the flooding in Sunamganj. Almost four million people have been hit by monsoon floods in South Asia, with a third of Bangladesh already under water from some of the heaviest rains in a decade. AFP
The submerged Bangladeshi houses after the flooding in Sunamganj. Almost four million people have been hit by monsoon floods in South Asia, with a third of Bangladesh already under water from some of the heaviest rains in a decade. AFP
FC Porto's head coach Sergio Conceicao celebrates after winning their 29th Portuguese First League title. EPA
FC Porto's head coach Sergio Conceicao celebrates after winning their 29th Portuguese First League title. EPA
British artist Banksy's work 'Girl with a Pierced Eardrum' is displayed wearing a mask in Bristol, UK. EPA
British artist Banksy's work 'Girl with a Pierced Eardrum' is displayed wearing a mask in Bristol, UK. EPA
Farmers in Jakarta protest outside the Indonesian parliament against cancellation of an 'omnibus bill' that seeks to revise dozens of existing laws to allow investment into South-East Asia's largest economy. Reuters
Farmers in Jakarta protest outside the Indonesian parliament against cancellation of an 'omnibus bill' that seeks to revise dozens of existing laws to allow investment into South-East Asia's largest economy. Reuters
A state tribute to the victims of the coronavirus at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain. Getty
A state tribute to the victims of the coronavirus at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain. Getty
A woman wearing a protective face mask attracts customers on the street amid the coronavirus outbreak in Tokyo, Japan. Reuters
A woman wearing a protective face mask attracts customers on the street amid the coronavirus outbreak in Tokyo, Japan. Reuters
A man wearing a face mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks in front of a banner reminding the public of social-distancing rules in Tokyo. AP Photo
A man wearing a face mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks in front of a banner reminding the public of social-distancing rules in Tokyo. AP Photo
Feeder Colin Horlock distributes food for red kites descending on Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre in Rhayder, UK. Getty
Feeder Colin Horlock distributes food for red kites descending on Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre in Rhayder, UK. Getty

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2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

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