Aberdeen £80m investment zone win hailed as ‘milestone’ for region
Business leaders reacted after we revealed Aberdeen-based bid had won backing with tax-breaks.
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Aberdeen expected to gain tax-breaks in new investment zone as decision day approaches
The Granite City is understood to be close to gaining the new status with some tax benefits.
Newly acquired DeltaTek moves into new site in Aberdeen
Firm's 15-strong Aberdeen team have joined 100 Expro colleagues at the site.
Sparrows lands multimillion pound North Sea deal with Ineos
Energy services contractor Sparrows has won a multimillion pound deal with Ineos in the North Sea.
Aberdeen ETZ: New documents formally launch consultation process
Read the documents, delivered today to council planners, members and communities, in full here.
Tips for working from home
Having worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 22 years now, one of the biggest things I have struggled with throughout the pandemic, and still on the odd occasion to this day, is working from home.
Green for growth: how the energy transition can fuel Aberdeen’s future
Aberdeen is recognised as a leading global energy hub. With decades of experience, it has been at the forefront of the oil and gas industry.
Kincardine wind turbine taken to Rotterdam for maintenance
Aberdeen firms will carry out repairs offshore at the Kincardine wind project in future, says director, rather than head to Rotterdam.
Solab leads by example in unlocking the region’s potential
On the eve of the Invest ABZ event, leading IT services and software company Solab is encouraging like-minded businesses, both locally and internationally, to unlock the region’s potential after it quadrupled business, doubled staff numbers to almost 40 and underlined its long-term commitment to Aberdeen city centre.
More oil rigs and vessels expected in Aberdeen, says Port boss
As the Noble Innovator oil rig leaves the Granite City, a Port of Aberdeen boss has described the project as “a win-win for everybody involved.”
Aberdeen energy firms march the granite mile for Grampian Pride
Saturday saw Aberdeen’s famous granite mile covered with rainbows as the city joined in on pride month with its march.
Gallery: Giant oil rig departs Aberdeen after three months
A towering oil rig, which has been part of the Granite City skyline for three months, has departed Aberdeen for the North Sea.
Aberdeen to bid farewell to giant oil rig as it departs for North Sea
The Noble Innovator, the giant oil rig which has become a part of the Aberdeen skyline in recent months, is set to depart the city's South Harbour on Friday.
‘See you in Aberdeen’: Sir Keir Starmer commits to north-east energy visit
The man who may become the next Prime Minister has committed to a visit to Aberdeen to discuss the energy sector's concerns over his party's policies.
Aberdeen energy capital status ‘at risk’ amid plunge in North Sea confidence
Aberdeen’s status as a global energy capital is at risk, a key industry report has warned, as confidence in the UK North Sea is now near a “record low”.
How can Aberdeen ensure its getting the best skills for the energy transition?
Aberdeen’s ongoing transition of decarbonising the oil and gas industry and investing in the development of sustainable green energies has the potential to inject new life into the city, restoring its position on the world stage as an economic powerhouse.
‘Uncertain economic outlook’ does not change Wood’s forecast
Ahead of its annual general meeting, Wood said that despite an “uncertain economic outlook, our expectations for 2023 remain unchanged."
NZTC in ‘final throes’ of setting up national geothermal centre in Aberdeen
Efforts to anchor Aberdeen at the heart of the UK’s burgeoning geothermal energy sector are starting to take shape.
Northern Star Business Awards: All the winners from this year’s ceremony
Port of Aberdeen landed the top honour at the Northern Star Business Awards at a glittering ceremony hosted by TV star Edith Bowman and attended by more than 800 people at P&J Live.
North Star makes series of senior appointments
The vessel operator, North Star has appointed Lesley Dunn, to the newly created role of head of financial planning and analysis with the aim of driving growth.
Aberdeen City Council offers £40K for Climate Change Officer job
Aberdeen City Council has posted a job ad for a Climate Change Officer role with a salary of over £40,000 per year.
Aberdeen’s Vysus kicks off the year with £6 million in new contracts
The Aberdeen-headquartered engineering and technical consultancy, Vysus Group, has landed £6 million worth of contracts since the beginning of the year.
BP UK boss Kingham sets out energy ‘triple challenge’ at Aberdeen event
“I know orderly can imply slow or dragging our heels. But we don’t mean that."
Mental Health in Energy: Answering the industry’s ‘rallying cry’
It's not every day, or any old occasion, that sees me happily bundle myself up the A90 to Aberdeen at 6 am on a cold, periodically snowy, morning in April.
New industry-led charter seeks to tackle mental health challenges for offshore workforce
It follows an IADC study which found 40% of offshore workers had experienced suicidal thoughts while on duty