Scottish Government holds energy skills event in Aberdeen
The Scottish Government is set to host an Offshore Energy Skills Event, taking place in Aberdeen today.
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Scotland’s lack of renewables workers? Blame baby boomers
Ahead of a skills summit in Aberdeen this week, employment experts have assessed why Scotland and the wider UK has woes around attracting enough workers in renewable energy.
SLB to open ‘one-stop shop’ performance centre in Aberdeen
Oilfield services giant SLB – formerly Schlumberger – (NYSE: SLB) has unveiled plans to open a new “Performance Centre” in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen’s Quanta makes two management hires as it’s set to create ‘dozens’ of jobs
Aberdeen-based oil and gas engineering firm, Quanta, has announced two senior-level appointments as it looks to create "dozens" of jobs.
Aberdeen’s ICR appoints new director to leadership team
Repair, inspection and integrity solutions provider, ICR, has appointed Antonio Caraballo to its leadership team where he will take on the role of director.
Aberdeen office market take up set to double on rising oil price
Demand for office space in the Granite City will more than double this year along with the rising oil price, a new report has found.
New York based sustainability expert and 9/11 survivor to appear in Aberdeen
Climate and sustainability expert, Lolita Jackson, is to address guests at Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group's (AREG) Energy Futures conference next month.
Aberdeen-based Orka harnesses sun power to aid net zero goal
Aberdeen-based Orka has added solar PV (photovoltaics) and battery storage systems to its energy-efficient solutions as part of plans to help businesses work towards net zero targets.
Sturgeon sets out plans for £20bn independence oil investment fund
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged £20 billion of investment, funded by the oil industry, if Scotland becomes independent.
Petrofac awarded £54 million wells management deal with Dana Petroleum
Petrofac (LON: PFC) has been awarded a £54.34 million well management services contract by the Aberdeen-based Dana Petroleum for all of its UK operated assets.
Date set for Aberdeen offshore energy jobs summit from Scottish Government
An offshore energy skills summit will be held in Aberdeen next month to help break down barriers faced by oil and gas workers in the shift away from fossil fuels.
Dolphin Drilling dives into office relocation in Aberdeen
Energy Services company Dolphin Drilling has relocated its base in Aberdeen after deciding to outsource its warehousing.
Aberdeen-headquartered TEMS International lands trio of deals worth $1m
TEMS International, of Aberdeen, has bagged a clutch of contracts as part of a Gulf of Mexico growth drive.
Commercial and comms manager Jillian Owen named UK manager at Apache
Apache (Nasdaq: APA) has named its commercial, communications and public affairs manager Jillian Owen as its new top boss for the UK North Sea.
Exclusive: Hydrasun acquires hydrogen specialist Fuel Cell Systems
Aberdeen energy services company Hydrasun has expanded its drive into the hydrogen market with the purchase of specialist supplier Fuel Cell Systems (FCS).
Aberdeenshire-based STATS Group appoints new director
Kintore-based pipeline technology specialist STATS Group has appointed Ross Wallace to the position of finance director, after 11 years with the company.
What does the energy transition mean for the commercial property market in Aberdeen?
Is the upturn in commercial property markets in Aberdeen due to rising oil prices or the region’s investment in renewable technologies?
Campaigner backlash as Aberdeen Council told to earmark St Fittick’s Park for Energy Transition Zone
Campaigners working to maintain a treasured Aberdeen green space say they feel “physically sick” as industrial development is rubber-stamped.
Aberdeen oil and gas engineering firm appoints new business development director
Aberdeen-based Oilenco has appointed a new business development director that will work out of its offices in Westhill.
Oil boss completes ‘ultra marathon’ to raise money for Aberdeen charity
Director of UK sales at Remote Medical International (RMI), Dave Thompson completed a 50+ mile run, raising over £1000 for Aberdeen's Streetsport charity.
Aberdeen firm Euro Energy Services wins contracts worth more than £800,000
Euro Energy Services (Euro ES), of Aberdeen, has secured a clutch of contracts worth a total of more than £800,000.
The Dirty, The Dull and The Dangerous
Interesting as it is to ponder flying or subsea drones, or even walking past a robot on an offshore platform, the future of the North Sea is just as much about strides in data and digitalisation.
Dick Winchester: What’s next for the North Sea?
I spent nearly ten very happy and rewarding years working offshore with a great bunch of people operating deep water manned submersibles and ROVs mainly in the N Sea.
Clyde Training Solutions opens new facility in Glasgow – with Aberdeen site to follow
Energy and shipping training provider Clyde Training Solutions is continuing its fast growth by opening a new drilling and well control training centre in Glasgow – with a second facility in Aberdeen set to open in the coming weeks.
Interview: Ex-BP boss Lord Browne calls for calm on North Sea protests
The former CEO of BP, who warned the industry of its impact on the climate 25 years ago, has said rising calls to cease new oil and gas in the North Sea should be tempered amid a need for homegrown supply.