Energy Transition
Windfarm scheme decision this week
An offshore windfarm opposed by US billionaire Donald Trump will be discussed by councillors for the final time this week.
Future subsea stars?
More than 1,000 primary school pupils around "Surf City" have been taking part in a four-week hands-on project involving subsea firm Technip to help find future engineers.
Moving into Arctic waters
Since the discovery of oil on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) more than 40 years ago, Norway has been a priority market for the Aberdeen City and Shire's oil and gas industry.
Two nations working together
The links between Scotland and Norway are long standing.
Decision imminent on revised turbine scheme
A controversial bid for a 149ft wind turbine in the north-east is due to be resolved tomorrow.
Renewables targets are ‘achievable’
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing says ambitious renewables targets are achievable within the eight-year timescale set by the Scottish Government.
Scottish turbine towers to be built in Wales
UK wind turbine tower manufacturer Mabey Bridge has won a multi-million-pound order with Nordex to build wind farm towers for a Scottish development.
Seajacks Kraken wins two year wells contract
Jack-up vessel operator Seajacks has won a contract with NAM and Shell UK to help carry out a major well repair and maintenance campaign in the southern North Sea.
Bidwells team’s work in forestry sector hailed
Property consultant Bidwells said yesterday its Inverness office turned over more than £500,000 last year, thanks to success in the forestry and renewable-energy sectors.
Ferguson announces promotions to board
Ferguson Group, a specialist in the rental of containers and modules to the global offshore energy sector, has promoted the chairmen of two of its subsidiaries to its main board.
Rock Solid says it has made a good start to 2012
US firm Rock Solid Images (RSI), formerly Aberdeen-based Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping, said today it had made a promising start to 2012.
Norway fast facts
The first exploration well was drilled on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in 1966.
How consulate helps
The Aberdeen consulate for Norway is one of the busiest in the UK, according to Keith MacRae, partner at Mackinnons, and consul for Norway, Aberdeen, since 1994.
UK wind can power more than 3.3m homes
The UK has enough wind-energy capacity to power over 3.3million homes, according to industry body RenewableUK.
Tata wins big Siemens wind-tower steel deal
Tata Steel has been awarded a multimillion-pound contract by Siemens Wind Power to supply 25,000 tonnes of steel plate for wind towers.
Strength to strength in Stavanger
Aberdeenshire-based Ferguson Group is expanding in Stavanger for the second time in two years.
SDI leading trade mission
Energy North with Scottish Development International (SDI) and UK Trade and Investment is leading a joint trade mission to Norway this spring.
Scots firms make themselves at home
At fewer than 500 miles from Scotland and with a resilient economy forecast to remain strong, Norway is an ideal trading environment for businesses, says Scottish Development International (SDI).
Decc mentoring scheme helps UK firms in Norway
A government mentoring scheme to help UK oil and gas firms make the most of the huge potential market in Norway is being re-launched.
Boom time for Norway
Last year was a record year for the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and the boom is set to continue for another five years.
UKTI outlines opportunities outside oil and gas
UKTI, which works with Scottish Development International and Scottish Enterprise, says it is not just oil and gas opportunities that north-east firms can make the most of in Norway.
Message from HM Ambassador to Norway, Jane Owen
As British Ambassador to Norway, I spend a lot of my time talking to the businesses and policy makers who are working to make the most of the new discoveries as well as technological advances for mature fields.
Calling on Aberdeen
The Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and Region Stavanger is hosting an event for north-east businesses interested in trading in the region on Wednesday.
The opportunities and risks
Growing confidence in the Norwegian oil and gas sector is a golden opportunity for north-east firms to grow their business, according to KPMG.