‘Significant’ North Sea find
Taqa Bratani’s Darwin development was last night hailed as a massive boost to the sector — and proof that it still has “huge potential”.
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Aubin secures £2.25m from growth fund
North-east firm Aubin said yesterday it had received a £2.25million boost from the Business Growth Fund (BGF).
West of Shetland – a new frontier with new jobs
Since announcing the £4.5billion investment to develop the second phase of the giant Clair field (Clair Ridge) West of Shetland (WoS) there has been much talk and debate about the long-term prospects of the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). Is this project typical? What does it mean for the UK economy? What does it mean for Shetland, and, what does it mean for jobs and employment in the North Sea as a whole?
Deck-machinery specialist completes £4.2m contract
Aberdeenshire-based deck-machinery specialist Ace Winches said yesterday it had completed its largest export contract.
Holyrood committee ‘misses the point’ over energy HQ loss
THE Holyrood committee which blamed civil servants for banning former deputy first minister Nicol Stephen from championing Aberdeen's case to host a £1billion energy institute was itself accused last night of "missing the point".