Video: ‘World first’ as robot completes offshore wind turbine blade walk
A “world first” has been achieved after a robot carried out a blade walk on an offshore wind turbine off the coast of Scotland.
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Aberdeen exile introduced oil giant to his home city
He spent many years away from his home city of Aberdeen, but when Bob Gilbert returned it was to play a key role in establishing a new home for a major international firm.
Restructuring expert joins FRP in Scotland as advisory director
A business restructuring expert has joined FRP’s Scottish arm after nine years at EY.
KPMG promotes staff after moving to MSQ
Professional services giant KPMG UK has made a raft of promotions in Aberdeen following its relocation to Marischal Square.
EIC adds new directors and sees growing and more diverse membership
The Energy Industries Council (EIC), the leading trade association for companies that supply goods and services to the energy industries worldwide, has appointed four new non-executive directors to its board.
Subsea cable repairs could take months
A major failure of the 20-mile subsea power cable between the isles of Skye and Harris could take months to repair – and it may even need to be replaced at huge cost.
Statkraft reports ‘strong response’ from local supply chain over £20m electricity grid scheme
Renewables firm Statkraft has reported a “strong response” to a call for local suppliers to get involved in a £20 million electricity grid improvement project it is preparing to start in Keith.
National Grid powers up 149-mile subsea power cable over English Channel
A new subsea power cable to France has been launched which will be able to provide enough zero carbon electricity for a million British homes, National Grid has said.
DNV GL carries out remote crane inspection pilot programme in North Sea
A pilot project to remotely perform inspections on three of offshore cranes on the Norwegian Continental Shelf is ongoing.
Copenhagen Offshore Partners opens floating offshore wind centre in Edinburgh
A Danish renewables developer has opened a new facility in Scotland aimed at speeding up the deployment and integration of floating offshore wind.
Scottish Enterprise CEO quits
Scottish Enterprise (SE) chief executive Steve Dunlop has stepped down after two-and-a-half years in the post, the economic development quango has announced.
Dolphyn hydrogen project shows energy transition ‘in real time’ for Aberdeen
When developer ERM decided Aberdeen would be the home for Dolphyn, its world-first floating green hydrogen project, it said “it will put Aberdeen on the map”.
Women hold more senior energy roles
An annual review of gender balance at the top levels of the UK energy industry has revealed progress during the past year – but nearly two in five companies still have no women on their boards.
UK Government mulled using North Sea platforms for processing asylum seekers, report says
The UK Home Office considered putting asylum seekers on decommissioned North Sea oil platforms for “processing”, a news report said.
North-east business stalwart steps down from SCDI role
A north-east business stalwart is stepping down from his key role with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI).
Trafigura pitches carrot-and-stick to tackle shipping emissions
Trafigura has called for a new levy on marine fuels in order to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping sector.
Sunak cancels Budget and promises financial package to replace furlough scheme
Rishi Sunak has cancelled this year's Budget and will instead prioritise protecting millions of jobs in sectors hit by the latest Government guidance on Covid-19.
Aberdeen-based angel investors eyeing two more targets
An Aberdeen-based angel investment syndicate is inching towards its fifth and sixth portfolio companies just a year after launch.
Benevolent oil boss helps his boyhood Scout group buy old north-east church hall as new home
A former Scout turned Aberdeen oil boss has helped his boyhood group buy an old church hall to use as their permanent home.
Swire snaps up Norwegian refuelling systems firm Helifuel
Offshore container firm Swire Oilfield Services has bought Norwegian refuelling systems specialist Helifuel.
Unexpected benefits: will Covid-19 lead to a more diverse workforce?
Could a more diverse workforce be one of the benefits to emerge from the global pandemic? Janette Marx, CEO of global workforce solutions provider, Airswift makes the case that lockdown has broken down the lingering psychological hurdles while technology has allowed difference to be encouraged and enabled.
ROV finds Nazi warship torpedoed by British sub off Norway 80 years ago
A subsea cable inspection has uncovered a long-lost Nazi warship, attacked by a British submarine off Norway 80 years ago.
AJT builds on recent successes with key appointments
AJT Engineering Limited, a company with over 70 years’ experience as a trusted, premier provider of multi-disciplined engineering services, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Dornan as its Business Development Manager. Andy has held a number of key relationship positions since retiring as a professional footballer which included a spell at Aberdeen Football Club.
Energy recruitment firm diversifies into … dentistry
A north-east subsea and marine industry recruitment firm is drilling into a completely different sector as part of its diversification drive.
RAF Hawk jet spotted outside Aberdeen oil and gas hangar
An Aberdeen oil and gas hangar got a special surprise yesterday with the arrival of an RAF “Hawk” jet nearby.