The emerging European hydrogen sector is one of Scotland's "greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas", according to the Scottish energy minister.
Private-equity backed clean energy group D2Zero has bought up flow measurement consultancy Kelton Engineering, adding further decarbonisation expertise to its 4,000-strong workforce.
Aberdeen energy services company Hydrasun has expanded its drive into the hydrogen market with the purchase of specialist supplier Fuel Cell Systems (FCS).
The Hydrasun model of fast and reliable supply of products, services and integrated solutions aligned with our innovative engineering and technology development, has enabled us to develop an extensive track record in the fast-developing hydrogen marketplace.
Hydrasun has unveiled a major drive on hydrogen technology, with a clutch of initiatives including the launch of a new skills academy, a recruitment push, and a new acquisition on the way.
Hydrasun’s boss has said the “unity of effort” shown by the firm’s employees and people in the wider oil and gas industry made 2020 a hard but “strangely rewarding” year.
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has said its two new boardroom appointments will be tasked with boltering ongoing efforts at increasing North Sea competitiveness and leading the charge toward the UK's net zero emissions target.
The boss of an Aberdeen-based energy service company said it was ready to grow its workforce this year amid further signs of growing confidence in the oil and gas industry.