£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.
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‘Real opportunity’ for Aberdeen as £1m floating wind centre announced
Aberdeen’s longstanding oil and gas pedigree could help the city become a natural headquarters for the UK floating wind industry, according to Scotland’s Energy Minister.
‘Still an opportunity’ Scotland can be floating wind powerhouse, Wheelhouse claims
Scotland's energy minister said yesterday he believes there is “still an opportunity” for the country to get into the business of building huge floating wind projects, if it embraces some of the technology used in oil and gas.
Sir Ian Wood presented with Carnegie Medal for Philanthropy in New York
Sir Ian Wood has received the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for his foundation's work in tackling such issues as child poverty and economic development at home and abroad.
Sir Ian believes Aberdeen can become clean energy world leader
North-east oil and gas doyen Sir Ian Wood says Aberdeen could be the energy capital of the world – but only if political leaders show more commitment to making it happen.
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.
TechFest is back to show the appliance of science
As festivals go, TechFest is rather unusual. Rather than celebrating striking works of art or talented local musicians, it focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem).
Sir Ian Wood to receive prestigious Carnegie Medal for philanthropy
One of the north-east’s most renowned business figures has gained international recognition for his philanthropy.
OGA completes ‘key priority’ of Wood Review with mapping project
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has completed a “key priority” of the review which led to its creation in 2015.
Sir Ian touts ‘energy transition park’ concept for Aberdeen
Oil and gas doyen Sir Ian Wood said yesterday a “major energy transition park” could help Aberdeen capitalise on the switch to a low carbon 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.
Change of ‘tone’ in sector responsible for enhanced energy focus
A noticeable “change in tone” within the north-east energy sector over the last 12 months has provoked the decision to enhance the focus of Opportunity North East (ONE), according to Sir Ian Wood and Jennifer Craw.
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.
Oil and gas millionaires galore on Scottish Rich List
The scale of Aberdeen's North Sea bounty over several decades is revealed in the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
NE supply chain can get stuck into more wind projects, Sir Ian says
The north-east's supply chain is well placed to support major wind farm development projects off Scotland's east coast, Sir Ian Wood said.
Updated: New centre to turn ‘tomorrow’s problem into today’s opportunity’
A new research base with the tools to transform the UK into a global leader in oilfield demolition has opened in a tiny Aberdeenshire village.
OGA must be ready to apply ‘use it or lose it’ powers
The reduced oil price over the last 2 months (down 20%) is worrying, and it looks like the price could be between $55 and $65 this year.
Oil tycoon shares vision for land of adventure
Oil and gas tycoon Sir Ian Wood has revealed ambitions to transform the north-east as a global adventure destination - and give a boost to key industries such as fishing and hospitality.
£20m investment to reduce reliance on oil industry
A multi-million pound investment project is expected to double the number of life sciences companies in the north-east as part of a wider plan to diversify the local economy away from oil and gas.
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.
Reinvestment in infrastructure ‘critical to unlocking North Sea potential’
The manager of a major pipeline system has said reinvestment in ageing infrastructure is “critical” to the North Sea reaching its potential.
Sir Ian Wood: ‘No way’ North Sea gets 20billion barrels without ‘serious exploration’
Sir Ian Wood has warned that the industry will “need to do something dramatic” if it hopes to recover the 20billion barrels of oil remaining in the North Sea.
Oil tycoon’s ‘regret’ that north-east didn’t benefit more from oil
Oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood has expressed regret that Aberdeen didn’t benefit more from the North Sea oil boom.
New partnership to boost Aberdeen’s digital sector
A new partnership has been formed to help entrepreneurs in the digital sector grow and flourish within the north-east.
Investment to pull north east economy away from ‘cliff edge’
Investment in Opportunity North East (One) is to be doubled to £62million over the next 10 years in an attempt to pull the region’s economy away from a “cliff edge”.