Trump lawyers demand inquiry into windfarm
Lawyers acting for Donald Trump have written to the Scottish Government demanding a public inquiry into plans for a windfarm near his golf course.
due course
Plexus lands Shell deal
Aberdeen oil and gas engineering services business Plexus Holdings has landed a contract with Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP).
Should the OBR re-think its tax predictions?
UK Government figures last week projected tax revenues from North Sea oil and gas would plunge by more than previously predicted in the next 30 years. This year the Treasury will raise about £11.2billion in taxes from the sector. Aberdeen University petroleum economist Professor Alex Kemp says the predictions may prove to be well wide of the mark.
Infrastructure access still a bugbear
Just a few days ago, I was talking about North Sea industry leadership to a bunch of Aberdeen Business School students. My argument was simple: the UK's offshore industry represented a rare example of companies, relevant trade organisations, Government and even trade unions working together in a sustained way towards a set of common goals.
ROVision pair glad they took the plunge
ABERDEEN company ROVision has completed its first subsea inspection job for Rowan Drilling at Dundee and has more work in hand for the same company.
Ramco surges on Iraq venture hopes
Shares in Ramco Energy jumped nearly 60% higher yesterday on hopes of winning business in Iraq.