MSP asks Jackie Bird to intervene in Aberdeenshire wind farm dispute
The Aberdeenshire West MSP, Alexander Burnett, has contacted Jackie Bird, raising his concerns regarding the giant Hill of Fare wind farm set for Royal Deeside.
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Kintore engineering firm Brimmond marks best ever year
Kintore-based engineering firm Brimmond is toasting its best-ever financial year amid a surge in demand.
Local survey found 71% were against giant Banchory wind farm
Local community councils found that 71% of people attending the Hill of Fare wind farm consultation last year were against the project.
Hill of Fare: Giant Aberdeenshire turbines revised following public outcry
The developer of the proposed Hill of Fare wind farm has changed its plans for towering turbines set to be built in Aberdeenshire following public consultation.
Aberdeenshire Council backs Conrad Energy battery storage site
Councillors have backed plans for a battery energy storage facility near Kintore that could store enough energy to power 115,000 homes.
AquaTerra announce the appointment of multiple senior roles
The Aberdeenshire-based Integrated Services and Training provider, AquaTerra Group, has announced appointments to two senior roles as the firm looks to grow.
Hundreds take part in consultation on towering 820ft Aberdeenshire wind farm
The four-week public consultation for the proposed 17-turbine Hill of Fare wind farm north of Banchory has closed, with one of the largest ever responses to the developer.
Local MP says proposed 820ft Hill of Fare turbines are ‘simply too big’
The MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Andrew Bowie, has struck out at the proposed 820ft turbines set for Aberdeenshire, saying “they’re simply too big.”
Public consultation launched for 820ft wind farm in Aberdeenshire
A public consultation has been launched for one of the largest onshore wind farms in Scotland planned for Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire wind farm delivers cash windfall to Parkmead as power prices surge
A 250% surge in the price of power has delivered a cash boost to Parkmead Group (LON: PMG) at its wind farm in Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire resident of 40 years objects to 820 ft turbines
An Aberdeenshire resident that has stayed in the same home for 40 years has written a letter of complaint to those behind a local wind farm proposal.
Plans for giant 820ft-tall wind farm in Aberdeenshire spark controversy
Controversy has been sparked over plans to build one of the tallest onshore wind farms in the UK, less than four miles from Banchory in Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire’s PTL completes trio of acquisitions from Black and Decker
Aberdeenshire-based Pipeline Technique (PTL) has today completed its acquisition of three energy infrastructure businesses from Stanley Black & Decker.
Storegga signs MOU to progress Aberdeenshire direct air capture facility
Low carbon technology firm Storegga has signed an agreement to advance the deployment of direct air capture (DAC) in Scotland.
Francois Offshore Catering: The proof is in the pudding
For the past decade Francois Offshore Catering has delivered quality cuisine and dedicated housekeeping services on offshore/renewables installations and shipping vessels around the world.
Aberdeen oil firm Parkmead acquires onshore wind business for £3.3m
Aberdeen oil firm Parkmead Group (LON: PMG) has acquired an onshore wind business for £3.3 million.
ThinCats footed £13.5m to help Cheyne buy Ace Winches back from Balmoral
Alternative lender ThinCats has revealed its £13.5 million backing for north-east businessmen Alfie Cheyne buying back the company he founded, Ace Winches, from Balmoral Group.
Aberdeenshire engineering firm Infinity to double headcount in aggressive growth drive
Aberdeenshire-based engineering company Infinity expects to double its headcount over the next three years in an aggressive push for growth.
Statkraft trims plans for north-east wind farm following consultations
Plans for a north-east wind farm have been scaled back in order to be more “in keeping” with the local area.
Balmoral sells ACE Winches back to founder Alfie Cheyne after court bust-up
Balmoral Group has sold ACE Winches back to founder and former chief executive Alfie Cheyne after the relationship between the two north-east businesses soured.
Boris Johnson hints at investment for Acorn CCUS project in Aberdeenshire
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted that the Acorn carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) project in Aberdeenshire could be set to benefit from government investment.
SSE Thermal recruits eight new apprentices at Peterhead Power Station
Several youngsters have landed apprenticeships at a north-east power station.
Westhill safety firm predicting revenue bounce after striking partnership deal
An Aberdeenshire safety firm is forecasting a revenue bump after striking a deal with a global operational risk management company.
Oil and gas worth a huge £18bn to north-east economy, research shows
The oil and gas industry is worth an eye watering £18 billion to the north-east economy, research has revealed.
Equinor to trial safe fishing within floating wind farm off coast of Aberdeenshire
Equinor has launched a study to better understand how fishers can safely operate around and within floating offshore wind farms.