Vattenfall strikes deal to sell German coal division
The developer of a controversial windfarm off the coast of Aberdeen has agreed a deal to sell its German coal division.
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Offshore Europe was worth £53.9m for Aberdeen, report says
Offshore Europe generated an economic impact of £53.9million for Aberdeen’s economy, new figures show.
Video: Stunning footage of Norwegian vessel in Aberdeen harbour
This stunning footage shows the Eimskip Norway Vessel Holmfoss at Aberdeen Harbour. The 82-metre long vessel has been visiting Aberdeen for the past five years. Watch the incredible drone footage below.
PhD student’s quest to record Piper Alpha memories
A former oil industry worker has launched a quest to gather the thoughts and memories of those affected by the Piper Alpha disaster
Exclusive: £750,000 fund to help oil workers set up in business
Council chiefs in Aberdeen have launched a £750,000 fund to help oil workers fight back against the downturn in the North Sea.
Rovop makes loss after after Ceona collapse
An Aberdeen-based remote operated vehicle (ROV) specialist has booked a £3.8million hit to its bottom line after its major customer Ceona went into administration last year.
Norwegian freight firm shuts Aberdeen offices
A Norwegian freight firm has shut its offices in Aberdeen and established a partnership with another firm to run the services previously offered.
Offshore worker sues firm for £100,000 after tripping on hose at work
An offshore worker is suing an oil and gas firm for around £100,000 after he tripped over a hose at work.
Geothermal well could heat AECC and homes
A pipe stretching nearly 1.2miles into the ground could deliver heating from the earth to the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) and nearby homes, a report has found.
Subsea engineer moves from oil and gas to pursue dream career in sports journalism
Marc Wiggin is 36 and lives in Newmachar. Until recently, he was a subsea structural engineer contracted to Aker Solutions.
Opinion: What if we had voted to leave the UK?
Two candidates in the 2016 Scottish Parliament elections have given their view on a report which said every person would have been £1,800 fiscally worse off in an Independent Scotland as a result of the oil price decline.
Oil slump continues to hit Aberdeen hotel trade
Aberdeen marked the 15 month of decline in hotel occupancy rates as the crash in oil and gas prices continued to take its toll on the local hospitality industry.
Building work to begin on new AECC
The developer of Aberdeen’s new £330million convention complex at Bucksburn has said the project is on track to start this year although a final funding deal has yet to be confirmed.
Aberdeen-Houston Gateway 2016 hailed a success
The fourth Aberdeen-Houston Gateway has been hailed as a resounding success as delegates from the US visited the UK for the annual event.
Parkmead shortens 2015 losses to £4.8million
A significant reduction in operating costs helped Parkmead group reduce its post tax loss to £4.8million, compared with £14.9million in 2014.
Industry backs Energy Minister’s call for faster OGA appeals process
Industry, legal experts and businesses in Aberdeen have thrown their support behind a call to the UK Government over future OGA appeals processes.
Aberdeen-Houston Gateway hailed a “resounding success”
Organisers of an event celebrating the business links between the north-east and Houston hailed it as a “resounding success”.
Exclusive: Scottish Gov mounts pressure on UK Gov over OGA appeals process
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing today called on the UK Government to spell out exactly where the the Oil and Gas Authority's appeals process would be held or risk losing out on a specialised skills set.
Aberdeen businessman closes restaurant amid oil downturn
A business owner in Europe's oil and gas capital said he has been forced to shut his restaurant because of the current downturn in oil prices.
Opinion: Budget was ‘hodgepodge’ of measures
The Budget this week was a hodgepodge of measures for the economy with some moves being made to help the oil and gas industry, however, yet again prime opportunities have been missed by the Chancellor to make a more substantial positive impact on the sector.
Professor Kemp hails PRT abolishment a “great relief”
Petroleum economist Professor Alex Kemp welcomed chancellor Osborne’s tax package for the oil and gas industry as it will boost producers in the region.
North Sea helicopter makes safe return after declaring emergency
A North Sea helicopter has made a safe return to Aberdeen after an emergency was declared.
First Integrated Solutions wins new service centre deal
First Integrated Solution has secured a service centre deal with RidgeGear.
SNS 2016: EEEGR chief says East of England is considered the “poor relation” of Aberdeen
The chief executive of the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) said today his region had historically been seen as the “poor relation” to the north-east of Scotland within the oil and gas sector.
Police warn North Sea oil firms of organised crime threat
Police have warned the slump in the oil industry could lead to gangsters muscling in on hard-hit Scottish firms. Oil and gas companies have been laying off thousands of workers in the North Sea industry and looking for new deals on contracts.