Oil and gas ‘probably not top of list’ for young people right now, Scottish Enterprise boss says
Scotland's oil and gas sector is "probably not top of the list" for young people considering future employment, according to a Scottish energy chief.
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Subsea UK event to focus on financing growth ambitions
A Subsea UK event in Aberdeen next week is aimed at helping companies finance their growth ambitions.
Vision 2035 to play crucial role in energy transition, oil chiefs say
UK oil chiefs believe their “vision” for the future can play a crucial role in tackling one of the biggest challenges ever faced – the energy transition.
Scottish oilfield service sector diversification ‘here to stay’
The Scottish oil and gas supply chain’s diversification into other markets is “only going to continue” as the energy transition gathers momentum, a business leader has said.
World’s largest turbine firm on the hunt for Scottish wind projects
The creators of the world's largest offshore wind turbine are on the hunt for new Scottish projects.
‘Pace and purpose’ needed for Scottish renewables supply chain boom, unions warn
A sense of "pace and purpose" is required to ensure Scotland doesn't miss out on a renewable energy supply chain boom, according to two trade unions ahead of a Holyrood committee roundtable meeting today.
Groups in pledge on energy transition
A group of Scotland-based economic development enterprises have vowed to play a major role in the energy transition.
Scottish Enterprise driving culture of data innovation
What springs to mind when you hear the word Data? If you are a child of the 80’s like me, your first thought a couple of years ago may well have been the quirky little tech kid from one of the decades favourite movies, Goonies. A couple of years ago maybe, but there are few today that will not be aware of the intrinsic role that data plays in the digital economy agenda and the reshaping of the industries for which it represents the greatest value.
Oil and gas ‘scratching the surface’ on benefits of operational data
The industry is still just “scratching the surface” of what can be achieved through greater access to data.
Scotland to fund UK’s biggest CCS study with six-figure investment
Scotland is to plough a six-figure investment into the UK's biggest ever carbon capture and storage (CCS) research study.
Scottish subsea skills run deep
Scottish subsea engineering is world class, according to an extensive study of the sector.
Opportunities beyond oil for Scottish Enterprise
Progress has been made since Scottish Enterprise (SE) published its subsea action plan two years ago, its head of oil and gas said.
Scottish Enterprise has eye on subsea prize at Expo
Delegates are being invited to a subsea business breakfast during the upcoming Subsea Expo conference to discuss the sector's future.
Funding need not be daunting
As Scotland’s energy sector transitions to a lower-carbon future, diversification has become a buzzword for businesses looking to take advantage of new opportunities.
‘Big prize’ in getting government to recognise and support sector, says subsea boss
There is a "big prize" for the north-east subsea sector if it can get greater government recognition and support, according to a subsea boss.
Tide could be turning for troubled former Underwater Centre site
The site of the former Underwater Centre could be salvaged through a new "concept" thanks to efforts by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
MSPs concerned as Scottish Enterprise commits just £500k from £10m fund
Scottish Enterprise has invested just £500,000 from a cash pot of £10 million, a report from Holyrood's Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee has revealed.
Industry bodies join forces to strengthen subsea supply chain
Several industry bodies are joining forces for a conference next month to highlight how subsea supply chain firms can work together to improve the competitiveness of the North Sea.
Multi-million pound wave of investment for Scotland-Japan subsea collaboration
Subsea collaboration between Scotland and Japan has sparked a wave of investment on both countries' shores.
Former Wood Group CEO named ‘icon of the year’
Scottish Enterprise chairman and former Wood Group chief executive Bob Keiller was yesterday unveiled as Scotland’s “icon of the year” in the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards.
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.
Grey Matters brings six new businesses to oil and gas sector
An initiative to support oil and gas professionals who were made redundant has announced the creation of six new businesses.
OTC 2018: International slice of cake getting bigger for Scottish supply chain
The size of the cake has dwindled for Scotland’s oil industry supply chain, but the international slice is getting bigger, a business leader has said.
ONE to help Shell, Conoco answer decommissioning problems
Two economic development bodies will join forces in the crusade to anchor the oil and gas supply chain in the north-east.
Decommissioning directory published to help North Sea operators plan for the future
Decom North Sea has published a directory of nearly 300 supply chain firms which can support decommissioning in the North Sea.