£16m subsea centre opened in East Kilbride
A new £16million subsea development centre has been opened in East Kilbride.
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Scotland-Japan partnership invests £21m for next wave of subsea challenges
A partnership between Scotland and Japan will inject £21m into six projects designed to tackle the next wave of challenges in the subsea industry.
Sciencesoft receives £670k grant for oil and gas software
Glasgow-based Sciencesoft creates reservoir simulation software solutions and has been awarded £670,000 of SMART:SCOTLAND grants from Scottish Enterprise towards the development of new tools to support clients in the oil and gas industry.
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.
Scotland launches new £30m fund for low-carbon heating
A new £30 million fund for low-carbon heating infrastructure is now open for projects to make applications.
Economy expert to share knowledge at P&J breakfast event
A Scottish economy expert will share his thought on the future of the country’s finances at the next Press and Journal Business Breakfast.
Cream of the crop in oil and gas rewarded
Exceptional oil and gas companies and their dedicated employees were recognised at one of the industry’s most prestigious award ceremonies on Friday night.
Opportunities galore for graduates in energy transition, Scottish Enterprise says
The energy transition is dominating debate at the Offshore Europe 2019 conference in Aberdeen this week.
Energy is now the word on the streets of Aberdeen rather than oil
Once again Aberdeen and Scotland gear up to welcome the world for Offshore Europe.
‘Waiting’ energy sector urged to prepare now for Brexit
Firms in Scotland's energy sector have been urged to stop waiting and "prepare now" for the potential impact of Brexit.
Search for ‘mix of grey and green’ to create high-growth energy firms
The search is one for “a mix of grey and green” industry professionals to create new, highly-scalable businesses in the energy sector.
Get Brexit lowdown from experts at P&J breakfast
The UK economy has been under significant strain over the past year and, with an exit from the EU looming, seems unlikely to rally any time soon.
New Scottish offshore wind ‘supply chain library’ to be launched
A new Scottish "supply chain library" is set to be launched for offshore wind developers to identify firms for future projects.
£100K study launches to support Aberdeen’s hydrogen ambitions
A £100,000 study has been launched to develop commercial supply of hydrogen power and fuel cell technologies in Aberdeen.
Hydrogen economy could insulate Scotland from volatile oil price
In the week or so before I sat down at my desk to write this column, four important and potentially linked events took place.
Gold Awards to celebrate all things innovative
The way the world consumes energy is changing. Electric vehicles, windfarms and drilling rigs all have a part to play in securing energy’s future.
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.
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.