NECCUS gets £1.23m to develop emissions reduction roadmap with Shell, Chrysaor involved
A Scottish decarbonisation group has been successful in its bid to secure more than a million pounds to draw up an industrial emissions reduction roadmap.
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i3 Energy hands back licence as flagship Liberator field deemed ‘sub-commercial’
North Sea operator i3 Energy has handed back the licence for its flagship Liberator field after deeming the resources “sub-commercial”.
Moray East completes 300,000 metre cable operation in Aberdeenshire
The Moray East wind project has reached a major onshore milestone in Aberdeenshire after laying 300,000 metres of cable to provide power to the National Grid.
Aberdeenshire among front runners in offshore wind, according to Uswitch report
Aberdeenshire has been ranked second in the UK for regions with the most offshore wind installations, according to new research.
‘World’s largest’ floating wind farm off Aberdeenshire delayed over Covid-19
Plans for the “world’s largest” floating wind project off the coast of Aberdeenshire have been delayed for more than six months due to the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown, bosses have confirmed.
Inverurie-based Cable Solutions Worldwide well positioned to thrive in coming years
“The oil industry has got a terrible habit of playing itself down when in reality it, and Aberdeen specifically, has a load to offer. We’ve been through things like this before and if there was a more positive attitude I think we’d be in a much better place.”
Proserv opens new facilities in Scotland and Abu Dhabi after ‘seven figure’ investment
North-east energy services firm Proserv Controls said yesterday it had opened new facilities in Cumbernauld and Abu Dhabi after a “seven figure” investment.
Aberdeenshire ROV firm Aleron showing resilience in face of uncertainty
For much of their working lives, Aberdeenshire-based subsea engineering firm Aleron’s Mike Bisset and John Walker were in direct competition.
Dutch-firm Boskalis to install five turbines at Kincardine floating wind farm
Royal Boskalis Westminster has been chosen to complete the installation of turbines at a major development off the coast of Aberdeenshire.
First export cable for Moray East offshore windfarm pulled onshore in Aberdeenshire
Moray East has marked its latest milestone after the first of three offshore export cables successfully made landfall in Aberdeenshire.
Acorn CCS project in line for share of UK Government funding
A major Aberdeenshire project could be in line for a share of a multi-million-pound UK Government scheme to fuel low-carbon jobs.
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.
North-east economy to be worst-hit in Scotland due to oil price and pandemic, says KPMG
The north-east economy is expected to be the worst hit region in Scotland by the Covid crisis according to a new report by KPMG.
North-east pension cash put into BlackRock renewable power fund
The north-east’s local government pension scheme (LGPS) has invested in a renewable power fund set up by asset manager BlackRock in a show of commitment to the energy transition.
Employee safety ‘paramount’ after TechnipFMC confirms virus cases on North Sea vessel
TechnipFMC has said employee safety is of “paramount importance” after confirming a virus outbreak on board one of its North Sea vessels.
Contractor tests positive for coronavirus after visiting St Fergus gas terminal
A contractor who visited a major north-east gas plant has been confirmed as having coronavirus.
Aberdeenshire oil worker quarantined in China over coronavirus fears
An Aberdeenshire oil worker under quarantine in China has said he “doesn’t know” when he will be able to return to the UK.
AquaTerra rescues subsea firm from administration, saving jobs
Offshore construction and engineering specialist AquaTerra Group has snapped up fellow north-east firm Subsea Engineering & Technical Services (Sets) out of administration, saving five jobs.
Golden years ahead for Alchemy Oilfield Services as founder hands reins to son
An Aberdeenshire oilfield chemistry firm is hailing the start of a new era as one of the pioneers of the market hands over the reins to his son.
Stats Group looks to North star for new chief operating officer
Aberdeenshire-headquartered Stats group has appointed a 40-year engineering veteran as its new chief operating officer.
Global growth fuels Sem Energy success
Environmentally-friendly waste specialist Sem Energy expects to break through the £1.5 million turnover barrier in its fourth year in business.
Motive Offshore acquires Stavanger’s Pumptech in seven-figure deal
Aberdeenshire-headquartered Motive Offshore Group has acquired a Norwegian subsea services firm in a seven-figure deal.
Aberdeenshire resident facing $1million lawsuit from Schlumberger
A north-east man is being sued by oilfield services giant Schlumberger for $1million after they claimed he left the firm to work for a rival.
Oil upturn leads HCS Control Systems to 112% boost in turnover
An upturn in the oil and gas industry has seen turnover at an engineering firm more than double as it eyes international expansion.
Ineos reopens Forties pipeline after lightning strike
A lightning strike in Aberdeenshire caused the temporary shutdown of a major North Sea pipeline today.