Costain’s Aberdeen team busy with North Sea studies, but group profits plunge
Demand for studies from North Sea operators was not enough to stop profits plunging at UK infrastructure firm Costain in the first half.
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Brexit and oil price dent profits at Burness Paull
Brexit and the delay in oil price recovery caused profits at Burness Paull to fall in the last 12 months.
Delight as downturn-hit hotel set to reopen
An Aberdeen hotel that closed its doors at the start of the year due to the oil downturn will reopen under a new owner.
Sir Ian Wood to receive prestigious Carnegie Medal for philanthropy
One of the north-east’s most renowned business figures has gained international recognition for his philanthropy.
OGTC reports ‘phenomenal’ growth in second TechX year
The head of an Aberdeen-based technology accelerator has been blown away by the pace with which this year’s cohort of fledgling developers is progressing.
Director rejoins Deloitte’s Aberdeen team
Deloitte has further boosted its Aberdeen-based practice with the announcement that Sarah McGavin has rejoined the firm as an audit director.
Barclays opens tech lab as part of Aberdeen’s diversification drive
Aberdeen’s entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to diversify the north-east economy has encouraged Barclays to open its second Scottish Eagle Lab.
Centrifuges Un-Limited toasts £1million of new contract awards
Aberdeen-based Centrifuges Un-Limited has toasted a series of new contract awards worth more than £1million since the start of the year.
Growing travel management firm opens doors in Aberdeen – promoted
A firm of travel management specialists has open its doors in Aberdeen. Headquartered in Leeds, Traveleads will now have a base in the Granite City.
EV targets record revenue as it opens Eastern Hemisphere hub
An oil services firm is expecting record revenue levels this year as it opens a new base in Aberdeen for work across the Eastern Hemisphere.
Business rates drive oilfield services firm out of Aberdeen after 30 years
An oilfield services firm has been forced to leave Aberdeen after more than 30 years in the city.
Oil recovery is boosting demand for Aberdeen office space
Demand for office accommodation in Aberdeen has rocketed during the past year, new figures from property firm Knight Frank suggest.
EnerMech hit with cyber attack across global business
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm EnerMech has confirmed it has been hit by a cyber attack.
Aberdeen hydrogen festival to help explore low-carbon technologies
A new hydrogen festival will take place in Aberdeen as part of a drive to explore low-carbon technologies.
Duguid exits the hotseat at EnerMech
EnerMech chief executive Doug Duguid is giving up the hotseat at the company he helped found more than a decade ago.
Opex Group on the charge with new city centre HQ
Aberdeen-based Operational Excellence (OPEX) Group has moved into new West End headquarters after a jump in customers and headcount.
Elevator appointed to run Moray’s first business accelerator
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Business Gateway have appointed Aberdeen-based business support organisation Elevator to run the first, fully funded business accelerator in Moray.
Petrogas seeking new Aberdeen base ahead of Total deal
French oil giant Total announced yesterday that it would sell off a package of North Sea assets to Petrogas and HitecVision in a deal worth more than £510 million.
nSYS Services wins new contracts worth £500K in 2019
Fintech firm nSYS Services, of Aberdeen, said yesterday it had secured new contracts worth £500,000 during the first half of 2019.
Aberdeen-based OEG Offshore enjoying growth in the Caspian
Offshore container and module manufacturer OEG Offshore, of Aberdeen, said yesterday it was enjoying further growth in the Caspian region.
Centurion Group considers stock market flotation in long term plans for growth
An Aberdeen headquartered oil and gas firm is considering floating on a public market as part of its long term growth plans.
£100K study launches to support Aberdeen’s hydrogen ambitions
A £100,000 study has been launched to develop commercial supply of hydrogen power and fuel cell technologies in Aberdeen.
Thousands back campaign to stop IR35 contractor pay changes
More than 16,000 people have backed a campaign to stop changes to contractor pay rules which will widely impact the North Sea energy sector.
Study bid for new Aberdeen train stations
Transport bosses in the north-east have asked the Scottish Government for cash to investigate opening up train stations in the south of Aberdeen.
Oil and gas downturn blamed as Aberdeen hotel shuts its doors
An Aberdeen hotel has closed its doors – with “difficult trading conditions” due to the oil and gas downturn blamed.