Campaigner backlash as Aberdeen Council told to earmark St Fittick’s Park for Energy Transition Zone
Campaigners working to maintain a treasured Aberdeen green space say they feel “physically sick” as industrial development is rubber-stamped.
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Aberdeen oil and gas engineering firm appoints new business development director
Aberdeen-based Oilenco has appointed a new business development director that will work out of its offices in Westhill.
Oil boss completes ‘ultra marathon’ to raise money for Aberdeen charity
Director of UK sales at Remote Medical International (RMI), Dave Thompson completed a 50+ mile run, raising over £1000 for Aberdeen's Streetsport charity.
Aberdeen firm Euro Energy Services wins contracts worth more than £800,000
Euro Energy Services (Euro ES), of Aberdeen, has secured a clutch of contracts worth a total of more than £800,000.
The Dirty, The Dull and The Dangerous
Interesting as it is to ponder flying or subsea drones, or even walking past a robot on an offshore platform, the future of the North Sea is just as much about strides in data and digitalisation.
Dick Winchester: What’s next for the North Sea?
I spent nearly ten very happy and rewarding years working offshore with a great bunch of people operating deep water manned submersibles and ROVs mainly in the N Sea.
Clyde Training Solutions opens new facility in Glasgow – with Aberdeen site to follow
Energy and shipping training provider Clyde Training Solutions is continuing its fast growth by opening a new drilling and well control training centre in Glasgow – with a second facility in Aberdeen set to open in the coming weeks.
Interview: Ex-BP boss Lord Browne calls for calm on North Sea protests
The former CEO of BP, who warned the industry of its impact on the climate 25 years ago, has said rising calls to cease new oil and gas in the North Sea should be tempered amid a need for homegrown supply.
ONS: Opportunities abound between Aberdeen and Hammerfest
The Municipality and Port of Hammerfest is ready to take centre stage in the next phase of the generations-long relationship between the north-east of Scotland and Norway by sending its largest ever delegation to ONS.
Verlume appoints new chief commercial officer to bolster leadership team
Aberdeen-based Verlume has appointed Andy Martin as its new chief commercial officer and has made two internal promotions for chief technology officer and chief operating officer roles.
Unions raise concerns over jobs if north-east freeport goes ahead
Trades unions in Aberdeen have issued a series of demands as they raised concerns over “low-paid and insecure” jobs that could become available if the north-east wins support for its green freeport bid.
Cash flow is ‘top priority’ for new Wood CEO amid steep drop
The new boss at Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant Wood (LON: WG) has said cash generation is a "top priority" after it plunged by nearly a third.
Aberdeen: Net Zero will make or break one of the UK’s wealthiest cities
Shell engineer Denise Neill knows as well as anyone in Aberdeen, the UK’s oil capital, that the fortunes of a city that gets its income from one source can change quickly.
Spirit Energy launches consultation on Aberdeen job cuts
North Sea operator Spirit Energy has launched a consultation on redundancies in Aberdeen.
Norwegian Prince and Princess to visit Aberdeen on energy trade mission
Aberdeen will play host to the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess next month as they lead a trade delegation to the UK.
No plans for Aberdeen during week of Shell Jackdaw protests
There are no plans to protest in Aberdeen or wider north-east Scotland during a week of action against the Shell (LON: SHEL) Jackdaw project.
New report says green jobs growth strongest in Scotland but skills gap threatens north-east ‘hub’ hope
The pace of growth in “green” jobs is faster in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK but any failure to invest in skills may threaten energy transition employment opportunities north of the border, a new report warns.
Ex-oil worker turns back on cold North Sea to make luxury hot tubs
A former oil worker has turned his back on a job in the cold North Sea to start a business creating luxury hot tubs.
‘Oil Slicks’ group to protest outside Shell’s North Sea headquarters
A group of activists will demonstrate outside the gates of Shell’s North Sea headquarters in Aberdeen today.
Celebration time as AREG passes 250 members
Energy transition body Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) has gone beyond the 250 member milestone.
Energy firms warned to book travel early amid transport mayhem
An Aberdeen firm specialising in energy industry travel requirements says massive disruption may continue to hinder the sector until the end of 2022.
Delmar deploys ‘UK-first’ tech at Shell Penguins field as firm moves into new Aberdeen base
Technology originally used to help vessels avoid icebergs and cyclones has been deployed in a “UK first” to cut costs and emissions at the Shell Penguins field in the North Sea.
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More than 100 leaders sign letter demanding green freeport in Aberdeen and Peterhead
Over 100 leaders representing more than 20,000 people living and working in the north-east have signed a letter calling for a green freeport to be based in Aberdeen and Peterhead.
Well services firm BiSN sets up shop in heart of Aberdeen
A leading supplier of downhole sealing solutions and technology to the North Sea oil and gas industry has set up shop in the north-east.