Strathclyde University announces new offshore renewables course
Technical and business professionals are being offered the chance to further develop their knowledge of the green energy market.
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Subsea UK survey reveals increased optimism in sector with fewer anticipated job losses
Subsea companies across the UK are reporting an improved outlook for the industry with fewer anticipated redundancies, greater optimism and new geographical markets.
Spotlight on how north-east England’s £1.5billion subsea cluster can thrive
Subsea UK is spearheading a drive to showcase the capabilities of, and opportunities for, the underwater engineering sector in the North-east of England.
Subsea chief says ‘only the brave’ would make predictions about the sector’s future
Subsea UK chief executive Neil Gordon has said “only the brave” would make predictions about the sector’s future.
Government’s 10 point energy plan must have the supply chain at its heart
Its bold, it’s ambitious and it’s also been warmly received by most stakeholders including industry and even environmental groups. The UK Government’s 10 point plan covers clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies in its quest to create jobs and achieve net-zero by 2050.
UK Government announces £1.3m for Aberdeen underwater engineering hub
A planned global underwater engineering hub in Aberdeen could be launched as early as next year after Westminster announced more than a million pounds worth of support.
Support on offer for subsea firms looking for R&D funding
Subsea engineering firms could beef up their research and development budgets with the help of a new practical support programme.
Subsea Expo postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions
Organisers of Subsea Expo have opted to postpone the 2021 showcase due to the recent tightening of Covid-19 restrictions.
Subsea firms pointed towards aquaculture as growing industry
Subsea firms are being urged to consider “huge” opportunities in Scotland’s fast-growing aquaculture industry.
Subsea industry is cautiously upbeat
A snapshot survey of the UK’s £7.8 billion subsea supply chain has revealed smaller firms in the underwater engineering industry are cautiously optimistic about the next six to 12 months.
Oceans of Opportunity to be explored at Subsea Expo 2021
Opportunities for the UK’s underwater engineering industry to capitalise on the global “blue economy” will be the focus of next year’s Subsea Expo, in Aberdeen, it has been announced.
Subsea Expo confirmed for February 2021
Europe’s largest underwater engineering event, Subsea Expo, is shaping up to what could be the sector’s first, large scale exhibition and conference following lockdown where delegates will be able to meet and network face to face.
Neil Gordon: Let’s have some serious conversations about value
In between the Teams and Zoom calls, which now fill our days, and the odd webinar or two, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the oil and gas industry needs to have some serious conversations about value.
Subsea sector could ‘shift away’ from oil and gas if behaviours don’t improve
Subsea technology and service firms could turn their backs on oil and gas work if customers keep heaping pressure on margins, an industry chief has warned.
Chiefs say case for underwater hub ‘compelling’ as Scottish Government pledges support
Industry chiefs said the Scottish Government’s £62 million cash pledge to the energy sector was a nod to the “tremendous scale and potential” of subsea engineering and technology.
‘Hope’ for return of UK subsea projects in 2021 says analyst
There is “hope” for a return of subsea project activity in UK waters next year and in 2022, a market analyst has said.
OGA director ‘confident’ of backing for sector deal and underwater hub this year
An industry leader has said he is "confident” of securing government backing for a sector deal and a global underwater "hub" in Aberdeen this year.
Subsea UK to help identify opportunities as industry adapts to virtual working
Subsea UK has invested in its market intelligence product, SubseaIntel, so that its members can access all the latest global opportunities when the economy starts to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Weakened supply chain may be stretched to breaking point
We are truly in the eye of a perfect storm. The double whammy of coronavirus and the oil price collapse, just when the oil and gas industry was starting to recover, is going to be incredibly challenging to weather.
UK’s underwater engineering industry responds to the Covid-19 pandemic
The UK’s underwater engineering industry is exploring ways in which it can transfer its expertise to help support the national effort to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Interesting marriage’ between North Sea oil and offshore wind firms imminent, DeepWind boss says
An “interesting marriage” between North Sea oil majors and offshore wind companies is imminent and could electrify the basin, according to the man leading the charge in the north-east.
Subsea UK partners with non-profit to protect the oceans
Subsea UK has teamed up with one of the world’s leading non-profit ocean protection organisations to promote and support initiatives to prevent pollution of our oceans.
Updated: Hunting swoops for Enpro Subsea in £25m-plus deal
Energy services group Hunting has snapped up an Aberdeenshire subsea oil and gas production technology company for £25.6 million.
Subsea Expo: Aberdeen showcase celebrates record attendance
Subsea Expo has celebrated its largest attendance on record after wrapping up the three-day event in Aberdeen.
Director hired to spearhead National Subsea Centre in Aberdeen
A director has been appointed to spearhead a new, multi-million-pound Aberdeen centre for the research and development of pioneering subsea energy technologies.