Lord Provost talks up Aberdeen’s energy transition credentials at Russian Energy Week
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost showcased the city’s efforts to be at the front of the energy transition on the global stage earlier this week.
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Major investment a sign of commitment to north-east recovery, says McIntosh Heavy Logistics
A north-east transport firm is playing its part in the region’s recovery from the pandemic after announcing a £750,000 investment.
4MS: IoT cameras to Offshore Energy and Renewables
As a sector specialist, 4MS bring to market the latest, smartest solutions to everyday challenges in Offshore Oil & Gas and Renewable energy. Let’s explore the capabilities of Computer Vision and explain how IoT and AI can support your health and safety efforts by improving the monitoring of people, equipment and physical spaces.
‘Critical juncture’: Sir Ian Wood and Maggie McGinlay talk COP, Torry and Aberdeen’s energy transition
“I feel we deserve to be condemned if we weren’t doing everything we possibly can to find alternatives, but I really believe we are”, claims Sir Ian Wood.
Life after oil: Ex-oil worker putting finishing touches on Aberdeen escape room
A former oil and gas worker is putting the finishing touches on her novel, white-knuckle new venture, ahead of a grand opening later this week.
Competition watchdog launches formal inquiry into Babcock and CHC helicopter merger
A formal inquiry has been launched by the competition watchdog into the merger of CHC and Babcock helicopters.
Norwell Engineering wins £20million contract with ONGC on giant India deepwater project
Aberdeen-headquartered Norwell Engineering has landed a contract worth more than £20million with ONGC on one of the world’s largest deepwater projects.
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.
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.