Key suppliers named for EOWDC project
The first key supplier for the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) have been revealed by the projects partners.
Aberdeen
MEP says Aberdeen’s status as energy capital in no doubt after Brexit
Aberdeen status as Europe's energy capital is not in doubt following Brexit, according to Conservative MEP Ian Duncan.
Video: Oil worker’s video of Super Pumas mass transport viewed 66,000 times
A video of mass transport of Super Puma helicopters leaving Aberdeen has gone viral on social media.
Video: Piper Alpha a “turning point” in North Sea safety
RMT regional organiser Jake Molloy has described Piper Alpha as a "turning point" for the North Sea oil and gas industry as relatives and workers met to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the disaster.
Sir Ian Wood commends North Sea oil summit, says “urgent” focus still needed
Industry leader Sir Ian Wood said there still needed to be an “urgent focus” to support the oil and gas sector after a North Sea oil summit was held in Aberdeen.
Offices premises in Aberdeen oil hub on the market after £7m redevelopment
More than 31,000sqft of refurbished office space in the west end of Aberdeen is on the market following a £7million investment by international property company Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate.
Video: Shell’s Brent decommissioning project in the North Sea
This footage shows the incredible steps oil major Shell has been taking in the North Sea on its Brent decommissioning project.
Brexit: Score Europe MD calls for industry to “rise to challenge”, says INDY 2 is “unwelcome distraction”
The managing director of Score Europe said industry must "rise to the challenge" and "pull together" after the UK voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union.
Baker Hughes to make job cuts in Aberdeen
An oil field services firm is to make dozens of job cuts in Aberdeen, it can be revealed today.
EES on the hunt for new staff
Enterprise Engineering Services (EES) is looking to recruit new staff to its team in Aberdeen.
Opinion: Urgent incentives needed to stimulate investment
Today yet more individuals and their families have woken up to uncertainty and turmoil as further job losses were announced in our industry yesterday.
Jobless oil and gas workers urged to claim financial aid
Thousands of unemployed people in the north-east have been urged to overcome their reluctance to accept handouts and sign on for the dole.
Crew members on detained vessel growing “frustrated” over pay dispute
Crew members of a detained ship in Aberdeen are growing “frustrated” with no end in sight to their pay dispute.
Offshore workers raise cash for stranded supply boat crew
Offshore workers have raised more than £250 to help support stranded Indian crew members on board a ship being held in Aberdeen Harbour.
Exclusive: City plea for 300 new civil service jobs to offset oil slump
The Scottish Government has been challenged to help Aberdeen through the offshore industry crisis – by bringing 300 new civil service jobs in the city.
Tech firm shrugs off loss of deal with Shell
A technology company that started as a spin-out from Aberdeen University yesterday revealed a widening of half year losses after losing a major contract with Shell.
Offshore vessel detained in Aberdeen harbour
A North Sea ship has been detained in Aberdeen harbour on claims workers on board were “modern day slaves”.
OGUK 2016: UK Government must do more to help oil industry says Holyrood minister
The UK Government must take further urgent action to boost oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, according to Scotland’s Economy Secretary.
Jeremy Corbyn: Only EU membership will keep cash flowing into the North Sea
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn warned that only continued EU membership would keep investment flowing into the struggling North Sea oil and gas sector on a visit to Aberdeen on Saturday.
Opinion: Aberdeen regeneration will cement city’s position as Scotland’s ‘northern powerhouse’
The massive programme of regeneration underway in the city will reaffirm Aberdeen’s position as Scotland’s ‘northern powerhouse’ and help mitigate the effects of the North Sea crisis.
Aberdeen’s hotel revenue drops by more than 40%
Aberdeen's hotel revenue dropped by more than 40% in the month of March, according to new figures.
Independent Scotland could be more “proactive” in helping North Sea says Brown
Cabinet secretary for the economy Keith Brown has said an independent Scotland could be more "proactive" in helping the struggling North Sea oil and gas industry.
RGU hosts oil jobs event for out of work former students
Former students at Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University affected by the oil and gas downturn are being given support from the "alma mater" to help find their next jobs.
Oil downturn sees police applications on the rise, eases Force’s recruitment challenges
The oil industry downturn has resulted in an increase in the number of people applying to become police officers, a top cop has claimed.
Expanded Aberdeen-Stavanger event celebrates business links
Two of Europe’s leading energy hubs will strengthen their links via a business event which makes its return next month.