Report – global energy robotics market to be worth more than £8bn by 2050
The global robotics market in the energy sector is expected to be worth more than £8 billion by 2050, according to a new report.
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Norway event created a digital bridge to the smart cities of the future
Plans for the annual Aberdeen-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Gateway are taking shape as the organisers celebrate the success of their smart city-themed Aberdeen-Norway event.
Floating wind needs to ‘replicate’ Aberdeen oil and gas skillset, says renewables chief
Experience working in “harsh marine environments” means Aberdeen’s oil and gas industry acts as a good template for floating offshore wind.
Well-Safe lands ‘groundbreaking’ decom contract with Repsol Sinopec
Well-Safe Solutions has landed a “groundbreaking” decommissioning campaign contract with Repsol Sinopec in the UK North Sea.
Scottish energy secretary commits to more ScotWind rounds during current parliament
Scotland’s cabinet secretary for energy and net zero says plans are in the pipeline for more offshore leasing rounds over the course of the current parliament.
Shell office move prompting others to eye up Aberdeen city centre spot, says council chiefs
Energy giant Shell's planned return to Aberdeen city centre is already causing others to fancy a spot on the famous Granite Mile, council chiefs claim.
Step back in time: Photographic memories of Shell’s symbolic Aberdeen headquarters
When Shell opened its Tullos complex, it was described as the oil company’s Aberdeen nerve centre, “making the city the centre of the North Sea industry”.
Strategic approach brings Wellvene solutions to a global audience
By identifying gaps in the well services market and working closely with established international partners, Wellvene has significantly expanded its global reach over the last three years.
BP makes £40million ScotWind boast for Aberdeen
Success in the ScotWind offshore leasing round for BP will be worth up to £40million annually to the local Aberdeen economy and create up to 120 jobs, the company has claimed.
Investing in people key to TEXO Recruitment’s ongoing success
Upbeat tales about job creation and growth were rare in 2020, but Aberdeen-headquartered TEXO Recruitment has bucked that trend and is continuing to build for the future.
Aberdeen pupils among thousands competing to build best green hydrogen powered Lego vehicle
School pupils in Aberdeen are to compete against thousands from across Scotland to build the best green hydrogen powered Lego vehicle.
Global Underwater Hub appoints industry heavy-hitter as first chairman
A new Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has appointed an “industry heavy-hitter” as its first chairman.
Babcock ‘completes’ £10m sale of Aberdeen-headquartered helicopter business to CHC
Babcock International has announced the completion of the sale of its oil and gas aviation business to CHC Helicopters.
Oil and gas worth a huge £18bn to north-east economy, research shows
The oil and gas industry is worth an eye watering £18 billion to the north-east economy, research has revealed.
More than £14 million invested in training opportunities in the north-east to boost a net-zero future
The Scottish Government has invested money to support north-east workers and businesses in their recovery from the pandemic and movement towards being net-zero.
Speedy opens new Aberdeen base to support North Sea market
Construction services firm Speedy has opened a new regional base to support the oil and gas sector in Aberdeen.
Jobs boost for Aberdeen software firm after £3.6m global contract wins
An Aberdeen software firm is to expand its headcount after landing a series of global contracts worth more than £3.6 million.
Oil and gas equipment supplier Fluid Technologies moves into new Aberdeen base
A leading supplier of paint spraying and fluid handling equipment to the oil and gas industry has moved into a new base on the outskirts of Aberdeen.
Wood forecasting future hydrogen growth after securing over 30 contracts in 2021
Engineering and consultancy services firm Wood landed more than 30 separate hydrogen awards in the first half of the year.
35,000 jobs lost as Covid and volatile prices hit UK oil and gas sector
Nearly 35,000 UK jobs supported by the oil and gas industry have been lost in the last year as Covid and volatile prices struck, according to a landmark new report.
Northern Irish firm Decom Engineering to expand operations with new Aberdeen base
Northern Irish company Decom Engineering has announced plans to expand its operations with a new north-east base.
BP: Excitement for new energy opportunities in North Sea and beyond
Scotland, along with the rest of the world, stands on the cusp of change as the energy transition accelerates, writes bp’s Richard Haydock who joins the panel of the Energy Voice New Energy Opportunities (NEO) event.
Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Enterprise working to connect start-ups with funding
An Aberdeen man is on the hunt for hydrogen start-ups needing funding as part of efforts to help the city deliver on its low carbon potential.
OSSO forging ahead with international growth strategy
International trade during the pandemic has been something of a double-edged sword for many oil and gas firms.
Competition regulator drops inquiry into Baker Hughes, Akastor deal
The UK’s competition inspector has deemed plans by Baker Hughes and investment firm Akastor to merge two business units not worthy of an investigation.