Organic waste firm expands to England
Scotland’s largest organic waste management firm is expanding into north-east England.
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Retailers told to expect ‘respectable’ Christmas
Scottish retailers were given an early Christmas gift in the form of some positive data from market research firm Mintel.
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Oil and gas will be ‘challenged’ by Brexit immigration issue
Key industries such as oil and gas and higher education will be “challenged” by immigration issues arising from Brexit, according to an Aberdeen academic.
Babcock denies reports of ‘£100m hit’ on North Sea helicopter business
Engineering giant Babcock International has denied a report from a major news outlet that the firm will take a £100million impairment charge on its North Sea helicopter business.
Ineos in talks to buy ConocoPhillips’s North Sea portfolio
Petrochemicals giant Ineos is in talks to acquire ConocoPhillips’s UK North Sea portfolio.
New initiative to open up spaces for entrepreneurs
The conversion of an old school building in Oban into a £3 million community and cultural centre is among four projects around Scotland to feature in a new campaign aimed at delivering an £240m boost for the economy.
Calm after Brexit storm
There was a little more calm in the City yesterday as the dust settled on a tumultuous week in UK politics.
Great year for north-east oil and gas entrepreneur
North Sea oil and gas entrepreneur Tom Cross had lots of reasons to cheer Parkmead Group’s latest results after a string of progress markers.
Brexit agreement ‘risk’ to north-east renewables talent, warn SNP
The Brexit agreement poses a “risk” to the future growth of renewable energy talent and jobs in the north-east, an SNP spokesman has said.
ConocoPhillips confirms ‘unsolicited offer’ for North Sea portfolio
US oil giant ConocoPhillips said yesterday that it had received an “unsolicited offer” for its UK North Sea portfolio.
‘Damaging’ uncertainty for oil and gas in draft Brexit deal
The oil and gas industry was last night warned it will feel the hit of increased costs in retaining skilled workers as a result of Theresa May’s “unclear” draft Brexit deal.
‘Unclear’ Brexit could lead to increased costs for oil and gas industry
The oil and gas industry was last night warned it will feel the hit of increased costs in retaining skilled workers as a result of Theresa May’s “unclear” draft Brexit deal.
Oil and Gas UK welcomes publication of draft Brexit deal
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has welcomed the long-awaited publication of the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement.
Cairn hits dust with Ekland well in North Sea
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy said today that its first operated exploration well in the UK North Sea had come up dry.
Azinor strikes oil at Agar-Plantain
Private-equity backed Azinor Catalyst said today that it had discovered oil at the Agar-Plantain well in the North Sea.
Moray firm opens new office in Japan after creating world’s first mobile malt whisky distillery
A Moray based steel fabricator has opened a new office across the globe after creating the world’s first mobile malt whisky distillery.
Bargain office block in Aberdeen sold on to property developer
An office building in the heart of Aberdeen has changed hands for an undisclosed sum only weeks after it was snapped up at auction for just £20,000.
Routes under threat as UK airline Flybe considers sale
The airline with more flights from Aberdeen than any other may soon be under new ownership.
Marine jobs potential after ‘shock of North Sea oil exploration’
Keeping old oil and gas platforms in place could be a “triple win” for the North Sea, creating a fresh wave of employment, according to a conservationist group.
North-east academic highlights ‘real crisis’ in Scottish entrepreneurship
A “real crisis” exists in Scottish entrepreneurial education, the head of a north-east business school said yesterday.
Exploration fears persist despite ‘encouraging’ UK licensing round
The UK oil industry’s regulator said today that it was “encouraged” by the response to the latest North Sea frontier licensing round.
Demand for prestigious Highland homes on rise
Increased investment in the Highlands is contributing to a strong housing market in the region – with demand growing for houses in the £500,000- £1 million bracket, according to the latest figures from an independent property consultancy.
Enterprise in Scotland gripped by ‘real crisis’
A “real crisis” exists in Scottish entrepreneurial education, the head of a north-east business school said yesterday.
Transport giant FirstGroup aims for smoother ride with new man at wheel
FirstGroup named a new chief executive alongside results showing a big improvement in underlying profits and revenue.
Have your say on the bus network
Stagecoach North Scotland today announced the extension of their timetable consultation to Monday 19th November with the addition of four public events.
Swedes hope to get troubled Dounreay floating wind project ‘back on track’
The Swedish developers of a floating wind project planned off the Scottish coast said they still hope to get it “back on track”.
Hurricane’s Lancaster field FPSO undergoing repairs in Spain
Hurricane Energy said today that the FPSO for its flagship North Sea project is undergoing repairs in Spain.
Scotland’s cruise liner industry sails to new passenger number and vessel visit records this year
Scotland’s booming cruise liner industry has sailed to new passenger number and vessel visit records this year, with north ports again proving the most popular for sea-borne holidaymakers.
Operators urged to ease off on the supply chain
The boss of an Aberdeen oil field services consultancy has urged operators to ease the pressure on the supply chain after another challenging year for industry.
Port prepares islanders to ride cruise liner wave
A new initiative is being launched to help Shetland companies cash in on the islands’ booming cruise liner trade.
SSE and NPower merger to be delayed into 2019
The proposed merger between utility giants SSE and NPower is to be delayed into the middle of 2019, according to SSE's chief executive.