Aberdeen named UK’s wealthiest city and has two of the country’s most expensive streets
Two Aberdeen streets have been named among the most expensive in the country, while the Granite City has been recognised as the wealthiest region in the UK.
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Eland sale puts Westhill base on thin ice
Nigeria’s Seplat Petroleum has completed its acquisition of Eland Oil and Gas, which owns assets in Nigeria’s Niger Delta.
Woodside urges UK business to Western Australia ahead of £20bn project
Aberdeen’s energy sector has been urged to invest in Western Australia as the country’s largest producer of natural gas embarks on a mammoth £20bn project.
Aberdeen oil and gas worker aims to make it big as music producer
From boardroom meetings to the DJ decks, aspiring music producer Nick Cronin told Ellie House why gritty soul could be his big break.
Aberdeen energy recruitment firm ‘forced into administration’
An Aberdeen energy recruitment firm has announced it has been forced into administration after it was unable to recover fees due from a major client.
KPMG to move 140 staff to Aberdeen’s Marischal Square development
Another “Big Four” global accountancy giant has chosen Marischal Square as the new home for its Aberdeen office.
North-east house sales increase, but property glut hits prices
House sales are increasing in many parts of the north-east but a property glut has hit prices.
Aberdeen and Western Isles have ‘weathered the worst’ of housing market downturn
Property experts have said that the north-east has “weathered the worst” of the housing market downturn.
Aberdeenshire resident facing $1million lawsuit from Schlumberger
A north-east man is being sued by oilfield services giant Schlumberger for $1million after they claimed he left the firm to work for a rival.
West End accountancy firm marks new era with move to Westhill
A new era has begun for a north-east business conceived over pre-match drinks before Aberdeen FC games at Pittodrie Stadium.
Aberdeen and Inverness ranked among top 10 cities to live and work in UK
Inverness and Aberdeen are ranked top in Scotland, and among the top 10 locations overall in league tables of the best cities to live and work in the UK.
Everything is shipshape with Dales Marine
Dales Marine Services, already regarded as one of the leading UK ship repair and maintenance companies, is also being recognised for its expertise and prominence in the vessel decommissioning sector.
CNOOC boss says ‘gung-ho’ days of North Sea are over in need to focus on mental health
The UK boss of CNOOC International has said the “Gung-Ho” days of the North Sea are finished amid a need to focus on mental health.
Demand going ‘up and up’ for Unity
A north-east well integrity specialist is finding strength in union.
From Granite City to a global hub for hydrogen
With the largest fleet of hydrogen buses in Europe and the UK’s first integrated hydrogen generation and bus refuelling station, Aberdeen is at the forefront of several exciting hydrogen projects.
Plan for more than 100 houses at former Aberdeen oil firm site
Plans are under way to build a development with more than 100 houses on the outskirts of the city.
Preventing complacency the key to future growth
One of the country’s most respected regeneration tsars has warned Aberdeen should not become complacent following millions of pounds worth of investment in the city.
HSE investigation after suffocating gas found in diver’s air supply
An investigation has been launched after a substance which can cause suffocation was found in an offshore diver’s breathing gas.
Equinor comes on board for third year of OGTC start-up programme
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) has launched the third year of its “pioneer” start-up programme with Norwegian operator Equinor joining as a partner.
Aker Solutions warns of earnings and revenue drop in 2020
Aker Solutions has warned that revenue and earnings are expected to dip next year as it fights for work in a “very competitive market”.
Opinion – I hope Aker Solutions knows what it is doing
“We attract the best employees and help them learn, grow and realise their dreams through mentoring and other career development assistance,” Aker Solutions says on its website.
Bilfinger Salamis aims to double headcount of UK inspection business
Offshore services firm Bilfinger Salamis has made two appointments to oversee plans to double the size of its UK inspection business.
Aberdeen Science Centre gets new CEO from Gordon Highlanders Museum
Aberdeen’s only five-star visitor attraction has appointed its new chief executive to lead a redeveloped £6 million facility due to open next year.
Man who murdered Aberdeen oil worker Steven Donaldson to appeal 24-year prison sentence
A man who murdered an Aberdeen oil worker is to appeal his jail term.
New boss to oversee EnerMech bid to double turnover in Americas
Aberdeen-headquartered EnerMech has appointed a new Americas chief as it seeks to double headcount and turnover in the region.