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The energy company has agreed a deal with Norwegian firm Equinor to capture 1.5m tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually and store it under the North Sea.

Orbital Marine Power Ltd (Orbital), Scottish-based developers of the world’s leading floating tidal turbine technology, successfully launched its 2MW tidal turbine, the Orbital O2, from the Port of Dundee on Thursday 22^nd April.

Hitachi Class 800 trains were withdrawn from service on Saturday after cracks were discovered in part of the chassis of several trains

Babcock International Group’s LGE business has received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise after being recognised for its ‘outstanding short-term growth’ in overseas sales within the liquefied gas transportation market.

Port of Cromarty Firth (POCF) has launched a bold new programme for building a Highlands green hydrogen economy. This multi-partner plan involves the Port of Cromarty Firth together with SHFCA members ScottishPower and Pale Blue Dot, as well as other partners including Scotch whisky producers Glenmorangie, Whyte and Mackay and Diageo.

MV Loch Seaforth ferry removed from CalMac's Ullapool-Stornoway route  due to major engine failure

The Institution of Engineers in Scotland paid tribute, at its recent Annual General Meeting, to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Aberdeen Science Centre will reopen to the public on Wednesday, April 28th and our online booking system is now available.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, things will look a little different. The centre will be open Wednesday – Sunday, from 10am – 5pm and tickets must be pre-booked in advance (this includes STEM Passport holders). 

Find out more here

Application of digital technologies and the effective and efficient use of data have long been talking points in my industry as it has for almost all others, but it feels like the last twelve months have seen an acceleration in that focus, with examples of its importance attached to every aspect of business planning.

AFBE-UK Scotland, an organisation that encourages greater diversity and inclusion in the energy and engineering sectors, has announced that two UK engineering giants have signed up as corporate members.

Following the Scottish Government's announcement that restrictions are expected to relax, some of our staffed sites will reopen on Friday 30 April.

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