Consultation launched on plans for north-east onshore wind farm
A public consultation has been launched on plans to build an onshore wind farm in the north-east.
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North-east carbon capture group determined to plot a net-zero future
“I’m really not that interested in creating a glossy report. What I want is solid concept engineering; here is a tool that allows industrial sites to look at the options and start this journey to decarbonisation.”
Offshore Europe organisers pushing on with event, say it’s unlikely to be derailed by use of P&J Live as vaccination centre
The north-east has been dealt a significant boost after organisers of a huge oil and gas conference confirmed it is still on track to go ahead as planned later this year.
Exclusive: Initiative launched to help north-east firms benefit from offshore wind boom
A new programme aimed at helping domestic supply chain firms benefit from Scotland’s burgeoning offshore wind sector could deliver significant employment opportunities for the north-east.
Hendrik Veder expands team at Aberdeen base as firm targets ‘ambitious growth plans’
An Aberdeen-based wire and fibre rope solutions provider has announced the appointment of three new “key members” of staff as it targets “ambitious growth plans”.
Hunting reduces headcount by 34% since start of 2020
Hunting will exit 2020 with fewer than 2,000 employees, a reduction of 34% since the start of the year.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm could generate millions of pounds for local economy over next 20 years
Vattenfall’s Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm could generate more than £100 million for the north-east economy over the next two decades, according to a new study.
Green hydrogen projects could be worth £320bn and support thousands of jobs by 2050
Green hydrogen projects, including a number in the north-east, could generate £320 billion for the UK economy and sustain up to 120,000 jobs by 2050, according to a new study.
North-east school pupils to interview energy industry experts as part of annual TechFest contest
Pupils from across the north-east are being given the chance to interview leading lights in the energy industry as part of TechFest’s annual STEM in the Pipeline initiative.
Aberdeen-based risk consultancy firm Marex offers support to small businesses and charities
A marine and risk consultancy firm is offering struggling businesses in the north-east a helping hand to try and support them through the pandemic.
Retaining start-ups in north-east will have “transformational” effect on jobs in energy industry
Encouraging start-up companies to remain in the north-east will have a "transformational" effect on jobs creation in the energy sector, according to an industry expert.
Aberdeen must ‘strike now or miss its chance’ on offshore wind, MSP warns
Aberdeen must “strike now or miss its chance” on the offshore wind market, a local MSP has warned after a new plans revealed future projects could dominate the north-east coastline.
Senior economist to help Aberdeen firms navigate Brexit
A senior economist at one of the world’s biggest professional services firms will visit Aberdeen next week to help north-east firms navigate Brexit.
MEP warns north-east at most risk from Brexit
An MEP has issued a fresh call for Labour to act to protect the north-east economy from being battered by Brexit.
Almost 200 new electrical jobs to hit north and north-east in next five years
A Scottish electrical firm plans to expand its workforce by almost 200 in the next five years.
North-east man, 30, dies in Africa rig accident
A north-east man has died in an industrial accident while working off the coast of Africa.
North-east ROV firm win contracts in North Africa
Aberdeenshire-based ROV solutions provider Aleron Ltd has won two contracts in North Africa.
Campaign leads to wide-ranging review of energy costs
A wide-ranging review of the high cost of electricity in the north and north-east will be carried out by the UK Government following a campaign by Energy Voice's sister publication, the Press and Journal. Scottish Secretary David Mundell revealed last night that there "will be an opportunity to change things" over the coming months. Families in the Highlands and islands, Grampian and Tayside currently pay the highest power bills in the UK because of a regional system for distribution costs.