Six-figure boost for budding Fife decommissioning facility
Plans to create an oilfield infrastructure dismantling facility in Fife have been given a six-figure boost by the Scottish Government.
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Aberdeenshire subsea firm Legasea targets new jobs and international expansion
New jobs are on the cards as an Aberdeenshire subsea equipment firm looks to international expansion, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Exclusive: Ogic activities transferred to Oil and Gas Technology Centre
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) has been handed £3 million in funding to help it take over the duties of another energy innovation facility.
Subsea UK ‘making headway’ with engineering hub proposals
Real headway is being made with establishing the UK’s proposed global underwater engineering hub, most likely next year but subject to adequate and significant funding being secured, including from the public purse.
Video: Rennie to oil the wheels of trade
One of the north-east’s key public sector figures, David Rennie, is moving to a new role with the international arm of Scotland’s enterprise agencies in mid-February.
Future energy leaders programme seeks new applicants
Scottish Enterprise (SE) is seeking applicants for its next Future Industry Leaders Programme for the energy sector.
£16m subsea centre opened in East Kilbride
A new £16million subsea development centre has been opened in East Kilbride.
Scotland-Japan partnership invests £21m for next wave of subsea challenges
A partnership between Scotland and Japan will inject £21m into six projects designed to tackle the next wave of challenges in the subsea industry.
Sciencesoft receives £670k grant for oil and gas software
Glasgow-based Sciencesoft creates reservoir simulation software solutions and has been awarded £670,000 of SMART:SCOTLAND grants from Scottish Enterprise towards the development of new tools to support clients in the oil and gas industry.
Senior economist to help Aberdeen firms navigate Brexit
A senior economist at one of the world’s biggest professional services firms will visit Aberdeen next week to help north-east firms navigate Brexit.
Scotland launches new £30m fund for low-carbon heating
A new £30 million fund for low-carbon heating infrastructure is now open for projects to make applications.
Economy expert to share knowledge at P&J breakfast event
A Scottish economy expert will share his thought on the future of the country’s finances at the next Press and Journal Business Breakfast.
Cream of the crop in oil and gas rewarded
Exceptional oil and gas companies and their dedicated employees were recognised at one of the industry’s most prestigious award ceremonies on Friday night.
Opportunities galore for graduates in energy transition, Scottish Enterprise says
The energy transition is dominating debate at the Offshore Europe 2019 conference in Aberdeen this week.
Energy is now the word on the streets of Aberdeen rather than oil
Once again Aberdeen and Scotland gear up to welcome the world for Offshore Europe.
‘Waiting’ energy sector urged to prepare now for Brexit
Firms in Scotland's energy sector have been urged to stop waiting and "prepare now" for the potential impact of Brexit.
Search for ‘mix of grey and green’ to create high-growth energy firms
The search is one for “a mix of grey and green” industry professionals to create new, highly-scalable businesses in the energy sector.
Get Brexit lowdown from experts at P&J breakfast
The UK economy has been under significant strain over the past year and, with an exit from the EU looming, seems unlikely to rally any time soon.
New Scottish offshore wind ‘supply chain library’ to be launched
A new Scottish "supply chain library" is set to be launched for offshore wind developers to identify firms for future projects.
£100K study launches to support Aberdeen’s hydrogen ambitions
A £100,000 study has been launched to develop commercial supply of hydrogen power and fuel cell technologies in Aberdeen.
Hydrogen economy could insulate Scotland from volatile oil price
In the week or so before I sat down at my desk to write this column, four important and potentially linked events took place.
Gold Awards to celebrate all things innovative
The way the world consumes energy is changing. Electric vehicles, windfarms and drilling rigs all have a part to play in securing energy’s future.
Oil and gas ‘probably not top of list’ for young people right now, Scottish Enterprise boss says
Scotland's oil and gas sector is "probably not top of the list" for young people considering future employment, according to a Scottish energy chief.
Subsea UK event to focus on financing growth ambitions
A Subsea UK event in Aberdeen next week is aimed at helping companies finance their growth ambitions.
Vision 2035 to play crucial role in energy transition, oil chiefs say
UK oil chiefs believe their “vision” for the future can play a crucial role in tackling one of the biggest challenges ever faced – the energy transition.