John Lawrie takes over Lerwick base after acquisition
The new owners of metal reprocessing, tubular supply and decommissioning company John Lawrie Group (JLG), of Aberdeen, have moved swiftly to grow the firm by snapping up a business in Shetland.
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Ofgem rejects Shetland power cable plans
The UK's energy regulator has turned down plans for a subsea electricity distribution link between Shetland and mainland UK.
Shetland to go on grid at expense of power station
Shetland will be connected to the National Grid for the first time in five years, but at the expense of island jobs at the power station.
Deep-water port would give Scotland decommissioning clout, Sturgeon says
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said yesterday that constructing a deep-water port could be key to Scotland capitalising on decommissioning work.
North Sea decommissioning contract creates 35 jobs in Shetland
The decommissioning of a North Sea platform will create 35 jobs in Shetland.
Last floatel leaves Lerwick
It was the end of an era yesterday afternoon when the final accommodation barge used to house oil and construction workers left Lerwick.
Shipping arrivals boost for Lerwick despite drop in oil and gas business
A diverse range of traffic meant that shipping arrivals rose at Lerwick Harbour despite oil and gas business dropping by more than a fifth.
Shetland port hit by oil slump
The oil and gas slump has taken a toll on Shetland’s main commercial port in the first half of 2016 although a record cruising season means Lerwick Harbour’s ship has still come in.