Royal opening for £420m Port of Aberdeen expansion
The Port of Aberdeen’s “transformational” £420 million expansion project has been officially opened by The Princess Royal on Friday, September 22.
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Shell reveals £10m price tag for demolition of former Aberdeen HQ
The demolition of the huge former Shell HQ in Aberdeen is estimated to cost £10 million.
Talent and timing: Can Aberdeen’s oil and gas skills make the energy transition?
A huge energy transition opportunity awaits, meantime Aberdeen needs to retain its oil and gas skills base.
Offshore Europe to bring ‘more than £50 million to the north-east economy’
The long-awaited return of Offshore Europe is not just impacting energy firms, local business experts say the event will bring "more than £50 million" to the Granite City.
Taxi firms gear up for ‘pressure’ as Offshore Europe arrives
Meanwhile, north-east transport body Nestrans encourages 'sustainable travel options' for the showcase.
Former Halliburton Aberdeen base marketed for new occupiers
The office was recently featured as the Nintendo HQ in the movie 'Tetris'.
Titanic builder Harland and Wolff launches Aberdeen tech business
Aberdeen subsidiary will address ‘a very sizeable business opportunity’ for clean marine tech in the oil and gas market.
Aberdeen Weatherford industrial site – with its own drilling rig – on sale for £1.25m
The site closed down in 2021, with the loss of dozens of jobs, but is now up for sale.
‘We need to try’: Aberdonians call to reuse Shell building to save carbon emissions from demolition
Activists have banded together to demand a rethink on plans to demolish a prominent landmark – for the sake of the environment.
Aberdeen’s PD&MS acquired by RSK Group in ‘landmark moment’
Aberdeen’s PD&MS, an engineering services company, has announced that it has been acquired by RSK Group for an undisclosed sum.
Aberdeen’s Hazchem targets £2.5m growth with new facility
The Aberdeen-based personal protective equipment (PPE) provider, Hazchem Safety, has invested seven figures in a new building in Buckingham, England.
Investigation continues six months after North Sea worker went missing
Investigations are continuing six months after worker Jason Thomas went missing from the Valaris 121 North Sea oil rig.
‘Iconic building’ or ‘eyesore’? Readers react to Shell Aberdeen HQ demolition
News that Shell (LON: SHEL) will demolish its former Aberdeen HQ has sparked debate from readers on the legacy of the building - and rumours on its history.
Former Aberdeen oil and gas worker turned entrepreneur on community mission
Ryan Coutts was made redundant from his role at an oil and gas firm.
Trojan Crates takes up refurbished industrial units in middle of Aberdeen
Trojan Crates has signed a five-year deal for one of seven properties on Crombie Place.
Extinction Rebellion targets Wood offices in Aberdeen and Staines
Extinction Rebellion activists have been targeting the offices of Wood Plc (LON: WG), formerly known as Wood Group, in Aberdeen and Staines.
Aberdeen £80m investment zone win hailed as ‘milestone’ for region
Business leaders reacted after we revealed Aberdeen-based bid had won backing with tax-breaks.
Aberdeen expected to gain tax-breaks in new investment zone as decision day approaches
The Granite City is understood to be close to gaining the new status with some tax benefits.
Newly acquired DeltaTek moves into new site in Aberdeen
Firm's 15-strong Aberdeen team have joined 100 Expro colleagues at the site.
Sparrows lands multimillion pound North Sea deal with Ineos
Energy services contractor Sparrows has won a multimillion pound deal with Ineos in the North Sea.
Aberdeen ETZ: New documents formally launch consultation process
Read the documents, delivered today to council planners, members and communities, in full here.
Tips for working from home
Having worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 22 years now, one of the biggest things I have struggled with throughout the pandemic, and still on the odd occasion to this day, is working from home.
Green for growth: how the energy transition can fuel Aberdeen’s future
Aberdeen is recognised as a leading global energy hub. With decades of experience, it has been at the forefront of the oil and gas industry.
Kincardine wind turbine taken to Rotterdam for maintenance
Aberdeen firms will carry out repairs offshore at the Kincardine wind project in future, says director, rather than head to Rotterdam.
Solab leads by example in unlocking the region’s potential
On the eve of the Invest ABZ event, leading IT services and software company Solab is encouraging like-minded businesses, both locally and internationally, to unlock the region’s potential after it quadrupled business, doubled staff numbers to almost 40 and underlined its long-term commitment to Aberdeen city centre.