Former AGCC trade chief may have inspired Boris Johnson’s plans for Singapore-style tax free zones
A north-east veteran of international trade may have inspired Boris Johnson’s plans for Singapore-style tax free zones.
Brexit
Vision 2035 offers ‘solution’ to UK’s energy challenge
Climate change and the energy transition have competed for media attention recently, pushing Brexit-focused news off the front page and giving us the ideal opportunity to highlight why our industry is going to be needed now more than ever.
Expert will outline how best to face Brexit stress
Brexit stress tests show markets are reacting negatively to the conservative leadership election, according to a leading economist.
North Sea oil to retain Korea tariff waiver even with no-deal Brexit
North Sea crude will retain its attractiveness to South Korean buyers when the U.K. leaves the European Union following a deal between the two countries.
Foreign investment in Scottish projects falls, EY report says
The number of projects involving foreign firms investing in Scotland fell by almost one-fifth last year, a new report has revealed.
Rovop targets growth in European and Middle East markets after narrowing losses in 2018
North-east underwater robotics firm Rovop has significantly reduced its losses over the last 12 months as it looks to expand the business in Europe.
P&J and RSM to help north-east firms weather the stormy seas
How does the US China trade war affect your business? Are you worried about how Brexit could impact you? And what does last week’s European elections and the ongoing Tory leadership battle mean for your firm?
Onshore wind firm is thriving thanks to ‘Brexit uncertainty’
Onshore wind investment firm Thrive Renewables amassed pre-tax profits of almost £4 million last year, which its managing director unusually puts down to "brexit uncertainty".
Rovop expands into Europe to create Brexit buffer
A north-east underwater robotics firm has expanded into mainland Europe to meet growing demand and ready itself for Brexit.
‘Mexico looks to Aberdeen’
“There’s a difference between the way grass grows and the way a tree grows,” says Pol Palacios.
Brexit ‘has not killed appetite to invest’ in UK North Sea, says Equinor boss
Equinor’s UK boss has insisted Brexit “has not killed appetite to invest” in the North Sea.
Brexit poses £2bn threat to north-east, claims MP
Brexit poses a similar risk to the north-east economy as that inflicted by the oil price slump, the SNP’s economy spokeswoman has warned.
Go beyond Brexit at P&J business lecture
How will businesses fair after Brexit and where is the UK and Scottish economy headed after our impending divorce from the European Union?
The UK energy industry and a ‘no deal’ Brexit
The Brexit picture is – currently – still as unclear as ever, with all potential scenarios on the table, including a ‘no deal’ option.
Doubts over visa scheme for EU nationals in UK
Fears have been raised over the ability of the Home Office to process Brexit visa applications from EU nationals.
Score Group celebrates highest ever revenues
Revenue at Score Group rose above the £200 million mark for the first time in the Peterhead-based engineering firm’s history in 2017-18.
Brexit delays leave UK at risk of higher power prices
Some projects to develop new power cables between the U.K. and France are on hold because of uncertainties related to Brexit, throwing into question the delivery of infrastructure intended to reduce electricity costs in the U.K.
Q&A: How Brexit could affect the world’s oil and gas market
The world’s largest carbon emissions market is shuddering from risks stemming from Britain’s plan to leave the European Union.
Europeans have bigger issues than Brexit
For our European neighbours, there are other big issues around apart from Brexit.
‘Disorderly Brexit’ could result in global oil demand growth, IEA warns
A messy Brexit could affect growth in global oil demand over the next five years, according to the International Energy Agency.
Hunt sparks oil and gas row with Brexit deal vow
Jeremy Hunt insisted yesterday he is determined to deliver a Brexit that works for the oil and gas sector as he acknowledged the industry’s fears over EU withdrawal.
Brexit uncertainty has ‘slowed’ offshore wind investment, Woodmac says
The uncertainty surrounding Brexit has "slowed" UK offshore wind investment, according to analysis by Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac).
What effect can Brexit have on organisational resilience?
It is difficult, no matter where you source your information, to avoid talk of all things Brexit in our current national discourse.
Brexit: The fast-track to economic and industrial oblivion
A couple of weeks ago the Scottish Enterprise PR team posted on Twitter that in 2018 Scottish companies had received to the tune of £100 million in venture capital.
How do we square the Brexit circle?
Squaring the Brexit circle amid so much political uncertainty is causing a noticeable smattering of anxiety across Scotland’s renewable energy sector.