Wind energy training scheme
Windfarm developers and education officials joined forces yesterday to create a new graduate scheme in the north.
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Hydro-power developer in north move
A Scottish hydro-power developer has opened an office in Inverness as part of plans to expand in the Highlands.
Lease for Irish tidal array granted
Irish power firm Bord Gáis and tidal energy developer OpenHydro have been awarded exclusive rights to develop a 100 megawatt (MW) tidal energy farm.
Bristol Channel and Severn estuary – tidal gold mines
The Crown Estate has said there is potential for tens of gigawatts of wave, tidal stream and tidal range projects at sites around England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Inquiry into renewables holdups
Energy Secretary Ed Davey said yesterday that he would launch a steering group to investigate why renewable-energy projects in Scotland's western and northern isles were being held up.
Proving engineering isn’t just for men
Optimus is proving that oil and gas engineering isn't a man's world with its latest influx of graduates. The consultancy has taken on two female graduates and offered a job to a third chemical engineering student for when she graduates next summer.
Going green
A special environmental forum for green champions in the oil and gas industry is to be held in Aberdeen next month.
Turbines plan goes public
Dunfermline energy developer Burcote Wind has submitted a planning application for a four-turbine windfarm near Huntly to Aberdeenshire Council.
Salmond’s defence of wind turbines reaps hurricane
Alex Salmond has defended onshore windfarms, saying they do not spoil the countryside and actually make Scotland more attractive.
Green-energy projects to get £103m boost
A £103million fund has been launched to attract more private investment in renewable energy.
Focus on new subsea technology
Nearly 200 oil and gas leaders visited the Aberdeen base of Aker Solutions yesterday to learn more about its new technology.
Subsea 7 and Bechtel join forces
US engineering firm Bechtel has said it is to work with Subsea 7 on developing offshore wind and transmission projects in Europe.
Joint venture to tackle marine renewables foundations
A joint venture has been set up to develop technology to make installing marine renewables devices on the seabed easier. Remote intervention equipment manufacturer Soil Machine Dynamics will work with Blade Offshore Services in the joint venture.
Reporter offered helicopter to view Cairngorms site
A Scottish Government reporter who will decide the fate of a windfarm on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park has been offered a helicopter trip to surrounding peaks.
Energy firm sponsors course
Energy firm GDF Suez Exploration and Production (E&P) UK is sponsoring a course at Aberdeen University to boost oil and gas education.
Taking new approach to recruitment
Pipeline engineering specialist Stats Group will this week outline the difficulties in recruiting key staff at a major energy recruitment show.
Windfarms work plea
A windfarm developer behind several proposed schemes in the Highlands has urged north companies to bid for work on its projects.
New face at Viking SeaTech
Viking SeaTech have appointed Adrian Bannister as chief financial officer.
Fostering engineering talent is all in a day’s work
When recent research indicated that the oil and gas industry was facing the prospect of finding 120,000 new recruits in the north-east in the next 10 years, it highlighted the scale of the task facing those on the frontline.
Shortage of ROV pilots creates opportunities for career change
A current shortage of ROV pilot technicians could provide a lucrative and exciting opportunity for a change of career, according to the world's leading ROV pilot technician training centre, as the demand for skilled workers continues to increase in the global oil and gas industry.
Champion roles for Angela and Gary
Champion Technologies, a specialist in the production of oilfield production chemicals, has boosted its Eastern Hemisphere team with two key appointments.
Objections withdrawn after assurances over marine life
An offshore wind energy testing centre off Aberdeen has received another boost with the last statutory consultee withdrawing its objections.
Windfarm ‘will flag up energy role’
A windfarm planned for Aberdeenshire will promote the region to the rest of Europe as a top green energy centre, it was claimed yesterday.
Swift decision urged on offshore turbines
The Scottish Government has been urged to make a "swift decision" on the fate of proposals for an offshore windfarm.
Insight into energy sector
More than 300 pupils from across the north-east gathered yesterday to find out about the range of careers in the oil and gas industry.