In pictures: Germany land at home

July 15, 2014, 5:55 pm

Germany celebrate their World Cup win on home soil

New caisson makes it a dozen for Aberdeen harbour extension

The 12th caisson for Aberdeen harbour’s £350 million-plus expansion project arrived in the city yesterday after a 48-hour journey from storage in the Cromarty Firth.

Founder of north-east hydraulics firm shifts to chairman role

The managing director of a north-east hydraulics firm has shifted to the chairman role so that he can take a “broader view” of the business.

Leading entrepreneur honoured at ‘virtual’ Offshore Achievement Awards

North-east entrepreneur Jeanette Forbes was recognised for her significant contribution to the UK offshore energy sector in a “virtual” awards ceremony tonight.

Greenpeace claims to find North Sea methane leak that’s been active for 30 years

Environmental activists claim to have found a methane leak in the North Sea that was caused a “blow-out” during drilling operations 30 years ago.

Aberdeen dolphin watching boost for green energy system

Plans to power a new Aberdeen attraction with a bespoke energy system have moved forward.

Venezuela’s fuel shortage set to get worse after refinery halted

Venezuela’s fuel crisis is poised to deteriorate even further after one of its biggest refineries was halted over the weekend following a nearby oil spill.

Infrastructure for Hornsea Two offshore wind farm departs Indonesia

More than 10,000 tonnes of steelwork has departed Indonesia bound for the Hornsea Two offshore wind farm.

Impairment drives Maersk Drilling deep into the red

Maersk Drilling fell to a pre-tax loss of £1.18 billion in the first half of 2020 due to a hefty impairment linked to the Covid-19 outbreak and oil price drop.

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In pictures: Germany land at home