Firms face battle to fill jobs
Aberdeen companies are struggling to find suitable candidates for both permanent and temporary jobs, according to a Bank of Scotland report.
£5m equity boost for R&M Engineering
Exclusive: North-east specialist engineering firm R&M Engineering has received a £5million cash injection from a private equity firm.
Huge profit boost for Balmoral as company enjoys offshore growth
The boss of one of Aberdeen’s largest privately-owned companies says the business is in “great shape” following an 85% jump in pre-tax profits.
Massive 600MW hydro scheme given go-ahead for Scottish Highlands
A massive 600MW hydro power scheme in the Highlands has been given the green light by the Scottish Government.
Scottish Power axes £5bn Argyll Array offshore windfarm project over cost concerns
ScottishPower Renewables today shelved plans for a massive offshore windfarm near Tiree.
Chinese demands will see global energy needs rocket in 2014, warns report
Global energy demand will grow in 2014 as emerging markets such as China experience economic growth, according to a new report.
Specialist flow assurance consultancy opens in Aberdeen
A specialist flow assurance consultancy has opened in Aberdeen to serve oil and gas companies working in the UK continental shelf and further afield.
Boardroom reshuffle for BG Group as former Australian energy minister joins
BG Group today announced a number of changes to its board with senior independent director Baroness Hogg set to be replaced by Dr John Wood.
Cortez Subsea lands first West Africa contract
Aberdeen-based Cortez Subsea has landed a £600,000 contract in Ghana marking the company's entry into the West Africa market.
Technip extends PTA agreement with BP
BP has extended its long-standing agreement with Technip in the purified terephthalic acid (PTA) domain.
Romar clinches Middle East deal
North-east oil-field services company Romar International is expanding into the Middle East.
Barra and Vatersay community wind turbine ‘hurdle race’ complete
Residents on the Hebridean islands of Barra and Vatersay are now the proud owners of a 100% community-owned 900kW wind turbine.
Wood Group looks for shale boost as engineering arm set for profit fall
Aberdeen-based Wood Group today reported strength in the North Sea and US onshore shale gas markets, but warned of problems in Canada and Oman.
Wave energy company Seatricity to develop 10MW pilot scheme in Cornwall
Wave energy company Seatricity is set to develop a 10MW wave energy scheme at the government's offshore renewables test site near Cornwall.
Solar sounds better with pop and rock music
Solar developers may want to start installing schemes in and around music festivals and sell-out gig venues after researchers found a link between pop music and solar pv.
Salamander Energy enters Malaysian market
Asian-focused exploration company Salamander Energy today announced its entry into the Malaysian market.
Fishing groups sound warning over offshore windfarm subsidies
Fishing organisations have warned that the UK Government’s plans to ramp up subsidy support for offshore windfarms could put the livelihoods of Scots fishermen at risk.
FlexTech set to double turnover targets
Aberdeen-based flexible pipe specialist FlexTech is on track to reach £1million turnover by the end of the year.
Tendeka secures £18m RBS funding boost
Global upstream oil and gas services company Tendeka has secured an £18million funding package from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Dundas launches drilling arm after record turnover
Aberdeen-based Dundas Consultants has launched a new drilling services division after achieving a record turnover of £2.1million in 2013.
New anaerobic digestion plant to power 3,000 UK homes
More than 3,000 homes in Basingstoke are set to be powered by a new anaerobic digestion (AD) facility.
Work begins on Dingwall community wind turbine project
Work has begun on Scotland's first 100% community-owned wind energy project in Dingwall.
North Sea production boost for struggling Noreco
Struggling North sea operator Noreco today confirmed increased production at the troubled Huntington field in November.
Europa doubles net oil reserves in past 12 months
European-focused oil and gas company Europa has more than doubled its net oil reserves, chairman Bill Adamson will tell shareholders today.
Oil and gas companies expected to spend £441billion on exploration in 2014
Oil and gas companies are expected to spend around £441 billion on exploration and production (E&P) in 2014, according to a Barclays Bank report.