RAE warns of strategic need for domestic wind supply chain
UK manufacturing content of wind developments is "currently low" particularly for capital expenditure, according to the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Events
Pentland turbulence risk to tidal turbines
A PhD researcher at UHI says that tidal turbulence may pose a risk to the siting and operation of tidal energy devices in Scotland's Pentland Firth.
Wind to satisfy 20% of UK power demand by 2020
Wind energy can make a significant contribution to electricity supply in the UK . . . up to about 20% of consumption by 2020 based on current estimates according to new research.
UK must lead technology innovation charge in offshore renewables
Greater consensus and collaboration across the public and private sectors is vital in order to tackle the main technology challenges facing the UK offshore renewable energy industry and ensure the UK maintains its competitive edge in a rapidly developing global market.
Rovop – capitalising on renewables and offshore oil
Since co-founding Rovop in 2011, managing director Steven Gray has driven forward what has become a rather neat, highly successful subsea specialist with feet planted in both the offshore oil and gas and maritime renewables camps.
Rockwell tapping into Aberdeen energy crowd with new learning event
Industrial automation solutions provider Rockwell Automation is readying to launch its inaugural event looking at maximising process productivity and reducing downtime in the energy sector.
OTC 2014 flashback: most memorable stands
With OTC 2014 now behind us, the 108,300 delegates will all have returned to their offices across the globe. Energy Voice takes one last look at the most memorable stands of this year's conference. Was yours among them?
OTC 2014: Business district hoping for Aberdeen investment
The Offshore Technology Conference in Houston presented the Scottish delegation with an opportunity to visit the city's business development - Greenspoint District.
OTC 2014: Cross-Atlantic effort to attract more women into the industry
Different ways of bringing more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)-oriented professions became a focal point of an OTC 2014 business breakfast, following a discussion on the topic launched by Energy Voice.
Opinion: Industry can take its cue from the premier league
I have a confession to make. I’m not a huge football fan. But my 12-year-old daughter is a natural Mia Hamm on the field. At weekends you can usually find me on the pitch side lines with the rest of the parents, so I can’t help but be drawn in to the wider football chat.
OTC 2014: Rovop strikes £17million deal with Californian firm
Subsea specialist Rovop struck a £17million deal to acquire five new remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from a US manufacturer at this year’s OTC.
OTC 2014: Close links lead to growth
Aberdeen and Houston have been closely linked through the oil industry for more than four decades.
OTC 2014: Firms hail conference a major success
The sun set yesterday on the oil and gas industry’s annual event of the season.
OTC 2014: Scottish businesses to relocate to ‘Gunspoint’
Business leaders in an area once dubbed “Gunspoint" for its lawlessness are targeting Scottish firms looking to set up in Houston. Greenspoint district, 15 miles north of central Houston, has put its shady history firmly behind it after major redevelopment and reduced crime levels encouraged new businesses to move in.
OTC 2014: 40 years of steady global growth for Aberdeen firm
For energy logistics firm Petrasco moving its base from Aberdeen to Houston's Greenspoint District was a simple decision, in response to the needs of its customers.
Perspective from OTC: What do Aberdeen, Mexico and Perth have in common?
Long-standing relationships have been cemented at this year’s OTC Houston. The theme of collaboration was apparent when we met with new and existing partners from around the world.
OTC 2014: Craig Group boss joins prestigious network
The boss of Aberdeen-based shipping and energy service company Craig Group has been recruited to the GlobalScot network, which helps to promote Scottish businesses around the world.
OTC 2014: Takeover of Expro expected to be year’s biggest deal
The widely expected sale of Aberdeen-based Expro to US industrial conglomerate GE is likely to be one of the largest deals in the worldwide oilfield service sector in 2014. GE will have to pay around £3billion for the UK well-flow management group.
OTC 2014: Video of floating offshore hotel
SSP Offshore is in talks with several firms about putting huge hubs in the ocean to help ease the burden on helicopters. Watch the 3D video to see how the hubs would operate.
OTC 2014: Floating idea of hotel to ease offshore travel
A former North Sea worker is looking to revolutionise the way people travel offshore by building a huge floating hotel, harbour and helideck in the middle of the sea.
OTC 2014: New diving technology so advanced divers can Skype families
A north-east firm has released a new diving communication system so advanced that divers can Skype call their family from beneath the ocean.
Scots in Houston: Scottish pride proved business boost
Alan McCartney from Omni Flow Computers explains how his national pride allowed him to overcome challenges and built strong business ties in Texas.
OTC 2014: Aberdeen serves up anchor for DISA’s Norwegian interest
Just a few weeks after the acquisition of RS Occupational Health, American safety services group DISA addressed a Scottish delegation in Houston, hailing the partnership between the two cities.
OTC 2014: Jeremy Cresswell’s Energy Eye – Day Three
Helicopter travel and safety do not tend to be given a lot of airtime in Houston during the Offshore Technology Conference, giving prevalence to straight-talking business and hard cash - except for this year.
OTC 2014: Aberdeen’s future as a global oil and gas player
In Houston, the Press and Journal's editor-in-chief, Damian Bates, and I chaired what we hope will be the first in a regular series of breakfast debates.