Acquisition of Moray firm ‘an exciting opportunity’
One of Moray’s oldest legal practices, Elgin-based Wink and Mackenzie (WM), has been acquired by Scottish law firm Harper Macleod.
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Greenpeace activists commandeering North Sea rig vow to ‘continue occupation’
Greenpeace activists have vowed to continue their occupation of a BP-contracted oil rig in the Cromarty Firth.
North Sea fledgling Talon appoints former Nautical Petroleum CEO
Fledgling North Sea explorer Talon Petroleum has appointed an expert in the region to its board.
Well-Safe makes breakthrough with major North Sea decommissioning contract
An Aberdeen-headquartered firm has made a huge breakthrough in its mission to become a dominant force in the oil-well decommissioning market.
Total celebrates first gas from huge North Sea field
A huge North Sea field capable of covering 5% of UK gas demand has come on stream following investment of around £3.5 billion.
North-east hailed as top spot for holidays
Almost every visitor to the north-east would recommend the region as an ideal holiday location, according to new research.
KCA Deutag announces new chief executive
Aberdeen-headquartered oilfield services firm KCA Deutag has appointed a new chief executive as incumbent Norrie McKay prepares for retirement.
Major Aberdeen event to create ‘next generation’ of exporters, EIC chief says
Energy service firms could shave months off the time required to break into new export markets by going to a conference in Aberdeen next week, its organisers said.
Giant North Sea redevelopment can help end false perceptions, says former oil boss
A giant North Sea project could help disprove false perceptions on redeveloping old fields, according to a former oil boss.
New era heralds new jobs for Aberdeen IT firm Alto
An Aberdeen IT firm is creating new jobs and aiming to double turnover as it parts ways with a Welsh partner.
Highland bakery makes history with award win
Highland chain Harry Gow has become the first Scottish bakery to win a coveted national title for a second time.
Ron traded hefty commutes for carbon-conscious courier firm
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VIDEO: New hi-tech hub plans to drive digital engagement in Aberdeen
Opportunity North East (One) has opened its £1.5 million digital and entrepreneurship “hub” in the heart of Aberdeen.
Life sciences will benefit from ‘collaborative hub’
The Highlands’ reputation as a hotbed of innovation in life sciences received another boost yesterday.
Johnstons of Elgin creative director named key influencer
One of the bosses at cashmere firm Johnstons of Elgin has been named among the 50 most influential people in UK luxury.
‘Significant pipeline’ of offshore wind work could be headed to Highlands
A director of Moray Offshore Renewables claimed last night that the new £12 million deal with Global Energy Group (Geg) could herald a “significant pipeline” of offshore wind work in the Highlands.
Moray East wind project announces £12m deal at Port of Nigg
A Highland energy boss last night hailed the agreement of a £12 million deal with a giant Moray Firth offshore wind project as “a real statement of confidence” in the Scottish renewables sector.
Network IT specialists secure £150k contracts
Technology company Network DNA has entered its second decade in business by securing work worth more than £150,000 since the start of 2019.
North construction firms recognised for excellence
People and projects in the north and north-east building industry scooped some of the top honours at a prestigious industry awards ceremony in Edinburgh last night.
Fairfield Decom reports interest from global markets weeks after formation
The managing director of a new Aberdeenshire-based decommissioning business has said he has already received interest from south-east Asia in the weeks-old venture.
Energy transition progress ‘inextricably linked’ to diversity drive, OGUK chief says
The UK oil sector’s quest to improve diversity and inclusion among the workforce will not be forgotten about as the energy transition debate gathers steam, an industry chief said yesterday.
Opinion: It won’t be easy to satisfy Greta Thunberg on climate change
Emergencies are not to be taken lightly so I am waiting with interest to find what the UK Parliament and Scottish Government announcements of a climate change emergency add up to.
‘I agree’ with climate protestors, Shell North Sea boss says
A Shell North Sea boss has said he “agrees” with many of the climate campaigners who took to the streets of the UK’s major cities in April.
Oil boss says industry must ‘avoid annihilation’ as climate change debate heats up
The oil and gas sector needs to “avoid annihilation” in the climate change debate and stop apologising for its products, an industry veteran said yesterday.
Supply chain needs ‘much higher margins’, OGA chief says
A UK oil industry chief said yesterday that margins needed to be “much higher” for oilfield service companies if they are to carry on operating at current levels.
Neptune boss urges Aberdeen to drive ‘collective action’ on climate change
The executive chairman of Neptune Energy has urged Aberdeen’s energy sector to drive “collective action” on climate change.
Mega-projects increasing UK’s ‘significance’ for Equinor
Mega-projects in the North Sea are pushing the UK higher up Equinor’s list of priorities, according to bosses at the Norwegian energy giant.
Hurricane hails first oil from flagship field west of Shetland
Exploration and production firm Hurricane Energy said today that it had achieved first oil from its flagship Lancaster field, west of Shetland.
First production from one of the UK’s largest gas fields due ‘in a few days’
The North Sea boss of Total has confirmed the first gas from the £3.3billion Culzean mega-project is due in a "few days' time".
Entrepreneur turned her back on IT to become dog whisperer
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Plan for island-hopping flights really taking off
Further details have emerged of plans to launch the world’s first electric-powered passenger flights on island-hopping routes in Orkney.
Delek’s Ithaca snaps up Chevron North Sea assets for £1.6bn
Aberdeen-headquartered Ithaca Energy said yesterday that it would snap up US oil giant Chevron’s central North Sea business in a £1.6 billion deal.