Courier Business Briefing: Forth Ports chief executive to outline his vision for Port of Dundee
The boss of Forth Ports will outline his vision for the future of the Port of Dundee at a Courier Business Briefing next month.
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Potential for ‘thousands’ of jobs as Sir Ian Wood unveils plans for Aberdeen ‘Energy Transition Zone’
Sir Ian Wood has unveiled ambitious plans to help the north-east economy capitalise on the energy transition, potentially creating “thousands” of jobs in the process.
Pryme Group begins redundancy process in Newcastle amid ‘continued losses’
Engineering firm Pryme Group has confirmed it has started a redundancy process at its base in Newcastle following “continued losses”.
VIDEO: Former North Sea worker stages climate protest at First Minister’s Questions
A former North Sea oil worker has interrupted First Minister’s Questions as part of a demonstration on climate change.
Seven Extinction Rebellion activists in court following Dundee rig protest
Seven people have appeared in court after climate activists boarded a gas rig in a bid to prevent it heading out to the North Sea.
Updated: Extinction Rebellion activists end Dundee rig protest
Extinction Rebellion activists have now ended their occupation of an oil rig in Dundee which was aimed at stopping it from working for Shell in the North Sea.
£60m funding announced for Dundee ‘innovation parc’
The Scottish Government has announced £60 million in funding for a new "centre of innovation" in Dundee.
Forth Ports targets more decom work for Dundee
Increased profits at the Port of Dundee helped operator Forth Ports to profits of almost £100 million last year.
Brazil’s biggest port wants to ‘copy and paste’ Dundee decommissioning success
Executives from Brazil’s biggest port said they want to “copy and paste” Dundee’s decommissioning success on a visit to the city this week.
Dundee event celebrates city ‘plugging in’ to electric vehicles
Dundee celebrated the city's growing shift to electric vehicles (EVs) this week with a V&A Museum event which brought together advocates of the technology.
Red Rooster flying high after £200K boost to sales
An Aberdeenshire offshore lifting equipment firm is flying high after securing a boost of nearly £200,000 to sales in 2018.
Watch: Shell’s Curlew vessel in Dundee for clean-up ahead of scrapping
Shell's Curlew vessel has arrived in Dundee for cleaning and waste disposal as part of a contract with Augean North Sea Services (ANSS).
OPEC general secretary to address Dundee Energy Forum
The general secretary of OPEC, Mohammed Barkindo, will give the keynote speech at this year’s Dundee Energy Forum next week.
First Integrated opens Port of Dundee office
An Aberdeen-headquartered firm which provides lifting equipment and inspection services will open an office at the Port of Dundee today.
Safety specialist anticipates decom boom for Dundee
A safety specialist is eyeing a move to Dundee to capitalise on upcoming decommissioning projects.
Renewables specialist moves into Dundee Port
An offshore wind specialist has taken premises at the Port of Dundee as it unveiled plans to double its number of staff to 30 by the end of this year.
Shell’s Curlew FPSO off to Turkey for scrapping, via Dundee
Oil giant Shell has revealed the vessel for its Curlew field in the North Sea would be taken to Turkey for dismantling.
Chinese maritime giant opens Dundee offshoot to exploit decom and renewables opportunities
A Chinese state-owned maritime giant which completed the largest single-lift sea salvage operation in history will today open the doors to its first UK office in Dundee.
Updated: Ultra-deep port could generate revenues of £580m, EY report says
Scotland’s first ultra-deep-water (UDW) port would have to secure 10 decommissioning projects to pay for itself, a flagship report said.
Calls for Energy Minister to retract claims about Dundee port depth
A former chief executive of Dundee Port Authority has demanded a retraction of the ‘false claims that the port is not deep enough for decommissioning work amid fears the incident could do “long term damage” to Dundee’s reputation as a marine facility.
Dundee’s Pacson Valves back in the black
A Dundee specialist manufacturer of offshore valves for the oil industry has moved back into the black despite tough trading conditions.
WATCH: Haar engulfs oil rigs at Dundee port
Video has emerged online showing two oil rigs engulfed in fog.
VIDEO: Investigation after men speedboat under two oil rigs in Dundee
An investigation has been launched after video emerged online of two men taking a speedboat underneath two oil rigs at the port of Dundee.
Firms must collaborate to build Dundee decom hub
Greater collaboration is required if Dundee is to achieve its aim of becoming an international hub for the offshore decommissioning sector.
Pryme Group benefits from rise in oil and gas activity
Dundee-based manufacturing services group Pryme said its sales grew more than 20% last year due to increased levels of activity in the oil and gas sector.