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OGA launches data resource to make North Sea ‘world leader’
A new resource has been launched to help usher in a new era of North Sea oil and gas exploration.
‘Age-old’ industry challenge solved for North Sea platforms
An Aberdeen team has solved an “age-old” industry challenge for North Sea platforms.
EU and Scottish Government funding to safeguard hundreds of Aberdeenshire jobs
A multimillion-pound investment supported by £1.6 million of EU and Scottish Government funding is to safeguard hundreds of jobs and create more than 40 new roles at a meat processing factory in Portlethen.
TECA work swells great year for its developer
Property development and construction giant Henry Boot said yesterday work on the £333 million Teca project in Aberdeen helped underpin the second-best annual profits performance in its 133-year history.
Fledgling spin-out lands £400k funding from SE
Pharmaceutical firms are lining up to partner an Aberdeen University life sciences team working on new antibodies that could save millions of lives.
RCCW moves to buy Stonehaven law firm
North-east legal firm Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace (RCCW) has doubled the size of its team in Stonehaven after acquiring a long-established local firm of solicitors and estate agents.
Accolades for best of local food and drink
Innovative and growing food and drink businesses from across the north-east had their achievements recognised at the region’s prestigious annual food and drink awards last night.
Seafood industry in call for a ‘level playing field’
Scotland’s multi-billion-pound sea-food processing industry needs government help to remove “blockages” to growth, a trade body warned.
Scottish fishing leaders seek MPs’ support for leaving the Common Fisheries Policy
Scottish fishermen’s leaders have written to all 650 MPs in a “heartfelt” plea for them to recognise the benefits of leaving the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Travel agent reports strong OTC demand
An Aberdeen travel firm has reported strong interest from north-east firms interested in going to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in the US.
North Sea needs £200bn investment, says flagship report
The North Sea will need investment of £200billion in order to add another generation to its production life, according to a flagship report published today.
Teekay hit with safety notice after ‘major’ gas release on Foinaven
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned Teekay following a “major” gas release on the Petrojarl Foinaven FPSO.
Global Energy Group takes over Aberdeen-based Apollo Offshore
Global Energy Group has bought a majority stake in Aberdeen-based Apollo Offshore Engineering, forming a new contractor firm.
Highland hospitality supporting those currently out of work
Jobcentre Plus staff in Inverness are targeting the north’s hospitality industry with a range of support for those who are currently out of work.
Fashion designer Stefani Grosse gives insight to the increasing pace of globalisation
German-born fashion designer Stefani Grosse will give an insight into the increasing pace of globalisation when she speaks at next month’s Entrepreneurial Scotland summit in Gleneagles.
Wood hails ‘significant progress’ in 2018 as revenues climb to £8.3bn
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant Wood saw its total revenues climb to £8.3billion in 2018 amid a “significant year of progress” for the firm.
Siccar Point kicks off 2019 drilling campaign with Blackrock
Siccar Point Energy has kicked off its 2019 drilling campaign with the spudding of an exploration well at the Blackrock prospect west of Shetland (WoS).
Hurricane Energy achieves hook-up of FPSO at Lancaster field
After months of setbacks, Hurricane Energy has successfully hooked up its production vessel to its huge Lancaster field west of Shetland.
Concerns from Moray firm that loss of EU free trade deals could hit Asian expansion plans
A Moray business fears that falling out of the EU without free trade deals in place could hit its expansion plans.
Plan for ‘ground-breaking’ joint licensing round between UK and Faroes
Plans are in place for a joint licensing round to be launched between the Faroe Islands and the UK North Sea.
SPONSORED: Changes to taxation in post-Brexit landscape
If the UK and EU conclude a withdrawal agreement by March 29, or by the end of any agreed extension, there will be a transition period.
Drone company boss determined to rebuild his life after a drugs conviction
An Aberdeen man who spent nine months in prison after getting mixed up with drug dealers is determined to make his second chance count.
New EI chief slams lack of diversity in oil and gas
The incoming president of the Energy Institute (EI) has condemned the “appalling” record of oil and gas on gender and ethnic diversity.
Jobs saved: Global Energy Group buys Aiken out of administration
More than 50 jobs have been saved after Aberdeen-headquartered Aiken Group was bought out of administration in a pre-pack deal.
Maersk Driling hit with safety notice after stands fell on an offshore rig
Maersk Drilling has been hit with a safety notice after two stands, weighing 1,300kg each, fell on an offshore rig.
Diageo gives sneak peek into distillery transformation plans
Drink giant Diageo has given people living near two of its distilleries a first glimpse of plans to transform their visitor facilities as part of its £150 million investment in whisky tourism.
Union boss lays into Shell over ‘outrageous’ CEO pay
A trade union boss has slammed Shell for awarding its boss an “outrageous and undeserved” pay package in 2018.
Clueless frontline staff hurt suppliers’ chances of winning orders
Oilfield service firms’ failure to properly train front desk staff is damaging their chances of securing contracts, a new report said.
Orkney tidal firm’s success swells staff numbers
An Orkney-based tidal firm has attributed increased staff numbers to a growing reputation as a Highlands and Islands success story.
Shell chief exec pockets nearly £18m in 2018
Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden took home nearly £18 million in pay last year as a reward for spearheading the energy giant’s “transformation”.