Mark creating 50 jobs in Aberdeen
Energy-efficiency firm Mark Group unveiled plans for 50 jobs as it opened a new depot in Aberdeen, yesterday.
Energy Transition
MoD urges councillors to reject wind turbines plans
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is trying to block new plans for wind turbines in rural Buchan, it has emerged.
Green energy deals hit record level
Deals for "new generation" renewable technologies - wind, solar, biomass - are today said to be entering the big time, driving the market to new record highs.
Capital backed for new bank
Edinburgh's bid to host the Green Investment Bank received a boost today following the endorsement of the leaders of Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Highland and Stirling councils.
ITF boosts Middle East membership change
ITF, the technology facilitator for the global oil and gas industry, has boosted its Middle East membership.
Call on UK cash for energy park
A north MSP has called on the UK Government to invest in the Pentland Firth after it becomes Scotland's first marine energy park.
ITF boosts Middle East membership
ITF, the technology facilitator for the global oil and gas industry, has boosted its Middle East membership.
Windfarm ‘no barrier to tourism’
An offshore windfarm should be regarded as a way for the north-east to diversify - not as a barrier to tourism and leisure, councillors said yesterday.
Windfarm fight blows on
Campaigners are putting the final touches to their case against a controversial Highland windfarm development.
Pentland Firth gets power role using tides and waves
THE UK Government is poised to deliver a major boost to the Highland and islands economy by naming the Pentland Firth as Scotland's first marine energy park.
Remp quits as SeaEnergy chief
North-east firm SeaEnergy said yesterday Steve Remp, its executive chairman, had stepped down from the board.
Offshore wind industry in the spotlight
Scotland's largest offshore wind event is in Aberdeen next week.
Students sample a career on the rigs
With the end of their university programmes on the near-horizon, many engineering students are already seeking employment opportunities in the north-east's thriving offshore oil and gas drilling industries.
Reality TV for graduates
Two companies with a vested interest in promoting careers in oil and gas to university students have worked together to provide them with a real taste of life on a North Sea production platform.
Golf and tourism chiefs back Trump’s fight against offshore turbines
Golf and tourism bosses announced last night that they are backing Donald Trump's fight to block plans for a windfarm off the north-east coast.
More than 200 wind turbines installed offshore EU in 2011 as boom accelerates
A total of 235 wind turbines, with an aggregate generating capacity of 866MW (megawatts) and costing £2billion (2.4billion euros), were installed and fully grid connected in offshore European waters last year.
Spanish multi energy scheme
An offshore energy project incorporating wind, wave power and a multi-trophic aquaculture farm has been launched in Spain.
Winds of change see more demand for turnkey services
Jack-up vessel operator Seajacks has said it would like to order three new units this year - a move which would double its fleet.
North airports ‘could enjoy spin-off from energy sector’
The managing director of Highlands and Islands Airports (Hial) said yesterday he believed the energy sector's growing importance in the north would open up opportunities for the company's terminals.
Marine Current Turbines on the hunt for finance
Tidal power developer Marine Current Turbines (MCT) has invited investors for its first two commercial-scale projects, including one off Scotland.
Council blown away by applications for turbines
Windfarm scheme decision this week
An offshore windfarm opposed by US billionaire Donald Trump will be discussed by councillors for the final time this week.
Future subsea stars?
More than 1,000 primary school pupils around "Surf City" have been taking part in a four-week hands-on project involving subsea firm Technip to help find future engineers.
Moving into Arctic waters
Since the discovery of oil on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) more than 40 years ago, Norway has been a priority market for the Aberdeen City and Shire's oil and gas industry.
Two nations working together
The links between Scotland and Norway are long standing.