Businesses urged to ‘combine expertise’ at launch of new EnergyTech initiative
Sir Ian Wood urged businesses of all sizes to “co-operate, share ideas, challenge themselves and combine expertise” as he launched the new EnergyTech initiative.
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OPITO marks strategic shift with launch of new training standards for renewable energy workforce
Global skills body OPITO has marked a “strategic shift” in the business after it made its first move into the renewable energy industry.
Exclusive: ‘World first’ floating green hydrogen project coming to Aberdeen
Aberdeen has been selected as the home for the “world’s first” offshore floating facility to produce green hydrogen.
Aberdeen oil boss bribery case ‘straddled lockdown like no other’ says SFO chief
The head of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has said a case that saw the conviction of an Aberdeen oil man for bribery “straddled the lockdown period like no other”.
OGA defends BP-Aberdeen scheme against ‘PR Coup’ accusation
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has defended the BP – Aberdeen net zero partnership against a claim it may be a “PR coup”.
Ocean Installer appoints veteran Gillespie as new UK boss
Ocean Installer has appointed industry veteran Bob Gillespie as its new UK managing director.
Aberdeen hydrogen debate highlights dangers of dithering
Question: Was Aberdeen right to order a new fleet of hydrogen-powered double-decker buses - or was Coventry right to go electric instead?
Malin Sentinel arrives in Aberdeen after 11,500-mile voyage from China
Malin Sentinel, a new emergency response ship for the North Sea, has arrived in Aberdeen Harbour after completing a mammoth 11,500-mile maiden voyage from China.
Video: Babcock carries out search and rescue training off Aberdeen
Babcock Aviaiton has released a video of a search and rescue (SAR) training operation off the coast of Aberdeen.
‘Over-selling’ hydrogen in Aberdeen?
Recent press coverage of BP’s partnership with Aberdeen, where BP will become the planning and technical adviser on the “net zero vision” for Aberdeen 2045, together with the AREG chairwomen’s EV article on 'A hydrogen future on the horizon’, raised concerns in my mind relating to over-selling hydrogen.
Aberdeen expected to benefit from new BP-Microsoft partnership
BP and Microsoft have struck up a new strategic partnership aimed at helping one another – and the communities they serve -- achieve low-carbon goals.
EV Out Loud: OGA tussle, BP in Aberdeen, and tensions in Somaliland
Join the Energy Voice team in the latest podcast episode, in association with Baker Hughes, as the team discusses the biggest news stories this week:
KCA Deutag plans restructure to wipe out more than £1billion of debt
KCA Deutag is working on a restructuring deal with creditors to wipe off more than £1billion of debt.
Balmoral Group targets turnover growth for 40th year in business
Energy Voice: “I suspect I’m making an error in even asking the question…”
Green hydrogen projects could be worth £320bn and support thousands of jobs by 2050
Green hydrogen projects, including a number in the north-east, could generate £320 billion for the UK economy and sustain up to 120,000 jobs by 2050, according to a new study.
BP to help Aberdeen, Europe’s oil and gas capital, go net zero
BP has offered its services to help Aberdeen, the oil and gas capital of Europe, go net zero.
RAF Hawk jet spotted outside Aberdeen oil and gas hangar
An Aberdeen oil and gas hangar got a special surprise yesterday with the arrival of an RAF “Hawk” jet nearby.
John Lawrie Group invests £1.9million as part of US expansion
John Lawrie Group has made a £1.9million investment as it moves to continue its expansion in the United States.
Making most of North Sea links at heart of latest Aberdeen-Norway Gateway event
Making the most of existing North Sea trade links was the main point of discussion during yesterday’s annual Aberdeen-Norway Gateway.
Dolphin Drilling wins £62million Pemex contract
Dolphin Drilling has won an $83m (£62m) contract with Pemex in Mexico.
Fears over looming ‘cliff edge’ for oil and gas sector
The oil and gas industries stand on a cliff edge and could take communities in the north-east with them should they fall, council officials have warned.
Offshore Europe 2021 exhibition space ‘more than 50% sold’
More than half of exhibition space for Offshore Europe, due to return to Aberdeen in 12 months’ time, has been sold, despite Covid-19.
Equinor making job cuts in UK, Canada and US in response to downturn
Equinor is making job cuts in the UK, Canada and US in response to the oil downturn, with its Aberdeen workforce included in the process.
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce to shine light on business opportunities between Scotland and Guyana
North-east business leaders will explore the "wealth of new business opportunities" available in Guyana during an industry event next month.
Oil and gas sector deal proposal to be submitted to UK Government next month
The formal proposal for an oil and gas sector deal will be submitted to the UK government next month.