Impressive designs from Castletown
Primary school children from Caithness and North Sutherland experienced real life in the marine energy industry when they got to meet the head of a tidal energy developer.
Energy Transition
Energy Alphabet Competition
Although oil and gas plays a huge part in our everyday lives, from fuelling our cars to being used to make plastic bottles, there is more to energy than you might think.
Danish company orders $155million windfarm ship
A further windfarm construction ship has been ordered by Danish contractor at a cost of around $155million with delivery set for 2014.
Seajacks snatched up by Japanese
Japanese companies Marubeni and the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) are buying UK company Seajacks International of Great Yarmouth from Riverstone Holdings.
Law firm mentors pupils
Aberdeen-based law firm, Paull & Williamsons is working with Robert Gordon College on a new mentoring scheme.
Chance to learn from the experts
New entrants to the energy industry will debate how the challenges and expectations of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries are being met as part of an introductory course to the energy industry.
Scotland leads in marine and tidal energy
Research work at Scottish universities has been a key driver in renewable technology development. Timothy O'Shea, Edinburgh University principal set out his views at the Scottish Renewables Annual Conference Dinner this week.
Windfarm waved through as councillors give up vote
A row has broken out after Highland councillors decided not to challenge the Scottish Government's consent for a controversial windfarm south of Inverness.
Scottish renewables sector ‘facing skill crisis’
Scotland will not have the skilled workforce it needs to meet renewable-energy targets for 2020 unless changes are made, education experts said yesterday.
Innovation key to making most of North Sea
A group of oil and gas service firms exhibited their technology at an event near Aberdeen last night.
Magnus back on the Wireline team
Wireline and well-intervention technology specialist Wireline Engineering has appointed the first engineering director in its 14-year history.
‘Coup’ hailed by ITF
ITF, the oil and gas industry technology facilitator, said yesterday Petrofac and Siemens had joined the other "high profile energy players" helping its work to tackle global challenges.
Pelamis inventor gets top honour
The inventor of the Pelamis wave-energy device, Richard Yemm, was honoured last night for his outstanding contribution to the development of Scotland's marine-renewables sector.
Renewables sector ‘already major employer in Scotland’
More than 11,000 people already work in Scotland's renewable-energy industry, according to a study published today.
AREG driving renewables forward
AREG has become a key catalyst in helping to develop the local economy.
Offshore wind test centre pivotal to future prosperity
Aberdeen's world-class energy expertise has for a decade been recognised as a crucial driving force towards helping Scotland meet its renewable energy targets.
World-class oil and gas expertise underpins Aberdeen location
The EOWDC's location in Aberdeen's near-shore waters has been carefully chosen with input from a range of aviation and marine stakeholders, and following more than six years of extensive investigation, public engagement and analysis.
Clean, sustainable industry for our future generations
Ms McCorkindale underpinned the importance of the EOWDC for Aberdeen City and Shire's economy, saying: "It's a significant opportunity to build on what has already been achieved.
Salmond launches new training academy at Nigg yard
First Minister Alex Salmond launched a training academy at the Nigg oil fabrication yard yesterday, saying it would provide a skilled workforce to power what would become the "beating industrial heart" of the Highlands.
Windfarm rules unfair, says MSP
A Highland MSP has claimed planning rules are heavily stacked against opponents of on-shore windfarms.
Record high for prices at the pumps
The price of petrol has broken the 140p-a-litre barrier for the first time, it was announced last night.
Scottish site to be blade factory
About 800 jobs could be created in Scotland's renewable-energy industry, thanks to £125million of investment to build blades for wind turbines in UK waters, manufacturer Gamesa said yesterday.
Energy giants clear to build business park headquarters
Plans for a £100million business park for Aberdeen took a major step forward yesterday.
Ace Winches boss gets big lift from peer recognition
North and north-east entrepreneurs were among business leaders celebrating last night at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Director of the Year Awards.
Weldex adding about 20 people to workforce
Highland firm Weldex (International) Offshore said yesterday it was looking to add about 20 people to its 140-strong workforce this year.