Apprentices get fresh training opportunity at HTL
Three new Dyce-based apprentices are relishing the chance to pick up new skills.
Technology
Partnership to deliver high-risk industry training
Two Aberdeenshire firms are offering enhanced training services to businesses operating across a range of high-risk industries.
Video: Is this lifelike subsea snake the future of North Sea robotics?
Subsea inspections could be carried out by 'robot snakes' in the future.
Apprentice serves his time despite being made redundant
Rory Gerrard is delighted after being handed a second chance at completing his apprenticeship.
Supermajor’s simulation software breakthrough
ExxonMobil harnessed a record amount of computing power while running its latest complex oil and gas reservoir simulation models.
New software could cut costs for oil and gas firms
Oil and gas companies could save cash with new software that interprets engineering drawings.
Oil and gas decommissioning courses to be offered in London and Aberdeen
Professional courses to help plan for the future of North Sea oil and gas decommissioning are to be offered in Aberdeen and London.
Drone firm Sky-Futures takes to skies with three-year global contract to inspect Eni facilities
Drone firm Sky-Futures is flying high after winning a contract to inspect Eni facilities worldwide in the first contract of its kind.
Jobseeking offshore workers being discriminated against, claims MSP
Former offshore workers are being turned down for jobs outside the struggling industry due to their previous lifestyle, according to a north-east MSP.
Oil and gas jobseekers urged to take up Transition Training
Jobseekers leaving the oil and gas industry are being urged to apply for one of more than 400 training places.
Oil industry chiefs hail arrival of new tech centre
Leading figures from the North Sea oil industry today welcomed the launch of a new technology centre in Aberdeen.
Oil crisis victims retrained to run dredger
Workers made redundant in the north-east's oil crisis are being retrained to run Moray Council's £2.5million dredger during staff emergencies.
Geothermal energy could be new ‘black gold’ for unemployed oil workers
Geothermal energy could be the new 'black gold' for out-of-work oil and gas workers, an MSP has claimed.
Subsea2017: Oil and gas is still a men’s club, women needed to re-balance the industry
The UK oil and gas industry is still dominated by men and more needs to be done to help young women redress the imbalance, it has been claimed.
Youngsters agree North Sea has future – but men still dominate the demographic
Youngsters living in the UK's energy focused cities still believe there are future career prospects in the North Sea - but males still dominate the demographic.
Aker Solutions offers office based apprenticeship
A north-east oil company is offering school leavers the opportunity to gain a qualification in administration for the first time.
North-east welcomes new STEM centre
It has been specifically designed to encourage the next generation of students at the cutting edge of technology.
10 apprentices latest oil victims – Scot Gov offers £5k incentive
A group of 10 Scottish apprentices have become the latest victims of the oil and gas downturn.
Sky no longer limit for young scientists, astronaut says
A retired American astronaut who took part in the only three-man space walk in history has vowed to inspire young people in the north-east.
Video: Take a look at Shell’s city concept car
Oil and gas giant Shell’s dinky prototype car is “packed with potential”, having been designed to use 34% less energy than other “city” models.
Albacom relaunches coatings division after £250k investment
Dundee-based technology firm Albacom has relaunched its protective coatings division following an investment of £250,000.
Gallery: Top Tech Tuesday stories of 2016
At the end of each year, Energy Voice likes to reflect on some of the most read and engaged with stories of the previous 12 months. This gallery looks at our top Tech Tuesday stories of 2016.
Scottish Enterprise funding gets Zilift project back on track
Funding from Scottish Enterprise has helped an Aberdeen-based artificial lift system firm get the development of its new product back on track.
Benefits of Stem subjects highlighted for Aberdeenshire girls
Young women from the north-east have attended a specially-designed class to promote careers in engineering and maths.
Oil leaders not equipped for IT revolution, ex-Shell manager says
A former IT strategy manager at Shell said yesterday that many oil industry leaders do not have the ability to steer a path through the next stage of the digital revolution.