New initiative to change ‘mindset’ around digital transformation in energy sector
The developers of a new initiative aimed at speeding up the level of innovation in the energy sector are also hopeful it will alter attitudes towards digitalisation.
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‘Highly sceptical’ North Sea workforce yet to see benefits of digital transformation, OGUK finds
Most of the North Sea workforce is “yet to see” a positive impact from the digital transformation and remain “highly sceptical”, according a major new report.
Sir Ian Wood: ‘Pressure is on’ for UK to accelerate energy transition
Sir Ian Wood has insisted the north-east’s long-term challenges remain the same but warned the impact of Covid-19 will “almost certainly slow progress” for overcoming them.
North Sea industry groups collaborate on new oil and gas digitalisation survey
A number of North Sea-focused industry groups have announced they will collaborate on a survey designed to assess the pace of digitalisation growth across the sector.
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.
Sir Ian Wood: Energy transition is happening ‘right here, right now’
The past year has been one of transformational change for the energy sector as the world woke up to the climate emergency.
OGA’s digital strategy targets slice of $510bn global data prize
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has set out its strategy to digitalise the North Sea with the aim of taking a slice of a $510bn global data prize.
£2million fund launched to bring growth for Aberdeen start-up businesses
A two million pound pot has been funded to help north-east start-ups grow to a level which will boost the local economy and employment.
Oil and gas industry spotlights benefits of digital tech
The leading trade body for the North Sea energy sector put the benefits of digital technology under the spotlight yesterday.
Sir Ian Wood hits out at climate activists and retreating oil investors at Offshore Europe
Oil and gas veteran Sir Ian Wood has hit out at climate change activists unwilling to further the energy transition conversation.
Organisations join forces to drive digital revolution in north-east
A new business accelerator is being launched this week to help drive a digital revolution in the north-east economy.
North-east investment group has offshore wind ‘firmly’ in its sights, Sir Ian Wood says
An investment fund created to establish diversification across the north-east of Scotland has offshore wind “firmly in its sights”, according to Sir Ian Wood.
Opportunity North East opens £1.5m tech hub in Aberdeen
Opportunity North East (One) has opened its £1.5 million digital and entrepreneurship “hub” in the heart of Aberdeen.
Work gets under way at city’s new digital hub
Work has started on a £1.5 million digital and entrepreneurship “hub” in the heart of Aberdeen.
Scheme to address ‘gap’ in scale-up training for North Sea
A new programme is being launched by Robert Gordon University to accelerate the growth of supply chain firms in the energy sector.
Gaming expert appointed to drive north-east growth
A gaming and technology expert has been appointed to drive digital company incubation and growth in the north-east.
Spirit Energy backs supply chain pipeline pitch to operators
Spirit Energy has been named as one of operators backing a new supply chain opportunity for the decommissioning of offshore pipeline bundles.
Aberdeen City region deal ‘hugely encouraging’ one year on
The Aberdeen city region deal has yielded tangible results for the north-east one year on, regional leaders have said.
Sir Ian Wood: don’t be complacent as oil price recovers
Oil and gas billionaire Sir Ian Wood said the north-east has "woken up" to the challenge of transforming the region's economy.