Apprentices ‘vital’ to oil and gas companies
A young apprentice who was determined to work in the engineering industry has completed the first week of his fledgling career with a Peterhead firm.
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Oil industry has gaps in health and safety information systems – report
There are gaps in critical health and safety information available for oil and gas workers, according to a report.
Robert Gordon University launches two new courses
Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen has launched two new courses targeted at professionals in the energy sector following demand from businesses.
Oil industry has gaps in health and safety information systems – report
There are gaps in critical health and safety information available for oil and gas workers, according to a report.
Gael Force completes £900,000 SeaLimpet contract
GAEL Force Group, the Inverness-based specialist in marine engineering, equipment and aquaculture, said today it had completed a £900,000 contract for US renewable-energy company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT).
Aquamarine Power agrees funding deal
SCOTTISH wavepower developer Aquamarine Power (AP) said yesterday it had agreed a £3.4million loan with Barclays Corporate in a deal marking an important milestone for investment in the marine energy sector.
Omega invests £2.5m in new premises
ABERDEEN oil service company Omega Completion Technology (OCT) said yesterday it had invested £2million in a new building at Dyce as part of expansion plans which will also see a 20% bigger workforce.
Windfarm victory for Mormond white horse
AMBITIOUS plans to build a major windfarm on the slopes of a popular north-east hill have been revised following fears it could impact on Scotland's only white horse monument.
Japan’s Marubeni Corp moves into UK offshore wind
Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation said today it believed offshore wind was a "tremendous growth opportunity" after agreeing to take a 49% stake in Dong Energy's Gunfleet Sands offshore windfarm.
Caithness turbines plan goes on show
PLANS for a proposed new windfarm in central Caithness are to go on public display for the first time next week.
Windfarm plans downscaled after feedback
THE owners of a Mearns windfarm have revised their expansion plans following consultation with the community.
Decision expected on turbines proposals next week
PROPOSALS to build two wind turbines near a controversial windfarm in Aberdeenshire will go before councillors again next week.
Renewables firm moves to Inverness
A WELSH company that majors on windfarm construction is opening an office in Inverness, following a raft of new contracts in the renewables sector.
SCI wins life-saving deal from oil major
MARINE-SAFETY specialist Survival Craft Inspectorate (SCI) has won a multimillion-pound deal to supply and service life-saving equipment for Shell's operations in the southern North Sea.
Interwell raises bar
THE world's first high pressure (HP) retrievable bridge plug capable of withstanding a differential pressure of 15,000psi (pounds per sq in) makes its debut at Offshore Europe this week.
Work starts at Orkney renewables site
WORK has started on the construction of six industrial units for the renewable-energy sector in Orkney.
EMC looking for offices in Aberdeen
GLOBAL data-storage giant EMC is looking to open an Aberdeen office to cater for a growing list of oil and gas-industry clients.
New business for former owner of Buchan Technical services
Keith Findlay
Offshore scheme on show
A SERIES of public meetings to discuss controversial plans for a £200million windfarm off the coast of Aberdeen will get under way next week.
Spotlight on Seatech
THE future commerciality of the marine energy industry is being put under the spotlight by a group of MBA oil and gas students at Aberdeen Business School.
Views sought on windfarm plan
DEVELOPERS behind a nine-turbine windfarm scheme for Donside will put plans on display at two public exhibitions in September.
Green energy sector ‘confident’
RENEWABLE-ENERGY firms in the north-east are confident about their prospects and ready to grow, a survey of the industry has revealed.
Windpower opportunities highlighted
THE European offshore wind market could offer huge opportunities to firms in the UK but issues over financing will dictate how fast it takes off, an event in Aberdeen was told last night.
Mainstream signs lease for windfarm
GLOBAL renewable-energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power yesterday announced the signing of an agreement for lease with the Crown Estate for its 450-megawatt Neart na Gaoithe project.
Wind turbines would be visible from Scotland’s ‘iconic spots’
A CONSULTANT for the Cairngorm National Park Authority told the Dava Moor windfarms inquiry yesterday that turbines would be visible from some of the most "iconic and sensitive" high ground in Scotland.