 Member's needs are at the heart of the work of the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and, as a result, we have formed a range of sector-interest groups from within our membership of more than 1,200 organisations allowing us to target each sector's specific needs with increasingly tailored services and benefits.
Renewable Energy Network Sector Survey Report 2011 The aim of this survey was to discover how businesses view renewable energy in the region, as well as the potential role that this region can play in delivering the targets and objectives of both the UK and Scottish governments toward renewable energy. The report assesses current profitability and performance on key indicators, concerns about future growth factors such as funding, skills and policy, and an overall estimation of optimism for the industry's current and future growth.
We are keen to work with our members to become the ultimate Energy Network Sponsor 2012 - if you are interested please open the 'Get involved' tab for more information. Energy Network BenefitsOil & Gas Survey The Oil & Gas Survey was first introduced in 2004, focusing on employment and skills issues and this has been repeated ever since, however, much has changed over the years. The fourth demonstrated the changed labour marketplace and illustrated the expected features of the sector coping with price volatility, the global financial shock, uncertain demand and curtailed or delayed investment, and - as a result - seeking to cut costs including labour costs. In the most recent survey we see more clearly the signs of recovery and an upturn in business and activity. AGCC Oil and gas survey shows 50% of operators say Chancellor’s tax hike harmed North Sea investment Ongoing economic uncertainty as well as lasting effects of the Chancellor’s tax grab, continues to impact negatively on confidence and investment in the UK oil and gas sector, reveals the 15th Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Oil and Gas Survey. To view the survey press release in full click here. To view the survey report click here.
The Energy Award - Northern Star Business Awards The Energy Award, the fourth new award introduced for 2011, went to Titan Torque Services which has had an outstanding 12 months increasing turnover by 90% and doubling the size of its Aberdeen base. Nominations for the Northern Star Business Energy Award will open in March 2012. Visit www.northernstarawards.co.uk for more information or contact Seona Shand, Head of Membership, on 01224 343929.
Renewable Energy Network Sector Survey Report 2011 Our conclusion is that the region is well placed to drive growth of the renewable energy sector in the UK. The level of optimism and confidence within the sector can be described as better than good and certainly presents a strong case for the region's aspirations to play a significant role in growing renewable energy both within the UK and in the European Economic Area. However, to maintain current impetus and achieve the potential growth, the region must work collectively toward this goal. The message is clear. Renewable energy is an important business and developmental opportunity. Building upon its oil and gas heritage, Aberdeen City and Shire is well placed to deliver this opportunity in the form of jobs, sustainable growth, and business profitability. This will not only benefit the region, but will also impact on the prospects of renewable energy for Scotland, the UK and indeed the rest of Europe.
AGCC acts as the voice of business for approximately 1,200 members, lobbying on issues which impact on them. Policy is developed in conjunction with our policy council, an elected group of 27 members representing all sizes and sectors of our membership. Information gathered from the wider membership on an ongoing basis is also fed into policy formation.
International Trade & Export Documentation Our international trade team provide advice on worldwide export documentation requirements and trade regulations. Members of AGCC also receive 50% discount on European certificate of origin costs.
All-Energy Business Breakfast 2012 World Heavy Oil Business Breakfast 2012
We’re sure you’ll agree that with these types of benefits for your sector, there has never been a better time to join the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and become part of the ultimate business network. Non-members please click here.
Additional Benefits and Services Please get in touch with Seona Shand, Head of Membership, if you feel there are any additional benefits and services the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce could offer your sector. Energy NewsEnergy NewsFerguson Modular boasts renewables success at All Energy exhibition Upper Clyde dock transformation paves way for renewables sector City gears up for All-Energy conference Apprenticeship Schemes on the menu at Business Breakfast Successful final commissioning of Expro’s AX-S subsea well intervention innovation New Industry Engagement Building to become HQ for UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Expro receives eighth safety award from RoSPA Scotland needs to say ‘yes’ to growth First quarter interim dividend for 2012 Just two weeks to go before the UK's largest renewable energy show opens in Aberdeen Oil and Gas Contractors Drive Optimism in Q1 2012 Business Confidence Index Oil and Gas Well Services Sector Worth $3 billion and Still Growing Pinsent Masons Energy Team Host Falkland Islands Delegation Ruddiman Appointed Head of Energy at Pinsent Masons ThinJack Turnover Leaps To £600,000 For more Energy news, please click here.EventsEventsNuclear Networking Lunch - Tuesday May 22 Lunch 'n' Learn - Libya: the energy industry in the new era - Tuesday May 22 All-Energy 2012 Exhibition and Conference - May 23 & 24 All-Energy 2012 Exhibition and Conference Business Breakfast - Wednesday May 23 OPITO Apprenticeship Breakfast - Thursday May 24 Abzwise - May 26 & 27 Pension Auto Enrolment – Are you prepared? - Thursday May 31 Global Mobility - New rules… good, bad and ugly! Lunch 'n' Learn with DavidsonMorris- Wednesday June 6 The GAP Partnership Lunch 'n' Learn - Tuesdsay June 26 Subsea SE Quarterly Meeting - Thursday July 12 Rio Oil and Gas 2012 - 17-20 September Subsea Asia - 3 - 5 October Rebalancing the World Energy Markets: The role of China, Russia and Central Asia - 29 - 30 November AGCC Renewable Energy Sector Survey 2011AGCC Renewable Energy Sector Survey 2011To view full report click here. The report has identified and brought to the fore the scale, profile and state of the renewable energy industry in North-east Scotland, as well as providing an assessment of the issues, concerns and priorities of businesses operating within the sector. A significant number of companies expect to increase activity, investment and profitability within the next one to three years. In addition, these companies have indicated that they will require skills and knowledge that can be filled locally. Future investment in overall infrastructure is important, but a number of priority areas have been identified, notably, the need to continuously work toward improving the local transport network, sustained effort at creating new links into the city via air and land, and the need to engage local communities. It is also evident that as the renewable energy sector continues to expand, the industry may soon experience skills shortages in key areas of the workforce. Relevant skilled and experienced personnel will also be in demand from the oil and gas sector. This is anticipated to create staff shortages in the renewable energy sector at a time when the industry needs its full resource base to grow. Finally, it is important to draw attention to the limitations of this study. Given that only 29% of business contacted responded to this research, and only 61% of responses were fully utilised, the findings herein may be limited in generalisation and should therefore be interpreted with a level of caution. Nevertheless, the message is clear. Renewable energy is the future; and building upon its oil and gas heritage, those who responded feel that Aberdeen City and Shire is well placed to deliver this future, for the local population, for Scotland , the UK and indeed the rest of Europe. To find out how to sponsor the 2012 survey, contact Seona Shand or click here for more information. Library of informationLibrary of informationHSBC Global Economics Outlook Q2 2012 - Green Shoots, Weak Roots Offshore magazine - March 2012 HSBC Oil & Gas Dawn in the Desert Saudi Aramcos transformation March 2012 Chamber of Commerce Energy Group Update - November 2011 Chambers of Commerce Energy Group Update – September 2011 European Commission's Proposal for an Energy Efficiency Directive Bright Spots - Highlighting Oil & Gas Issues - September 2011 New Carbon Capture and Storage study outlines key opportunities for Scotland Publication of the Official History of North Sea Oil & Gas by Professor Alex Kemp HSBC - Middle East Economics Quarterly HSBC - The Middle East Fuel Paradox News from Subsea UK - May 2011 Join us at All-Energy May 2011 Scottish Enterprise Supply Chain Database Newsletter News and Events from Subsea UK - April 2011 Events Bulletin from Subsea UK News at All-Energy - Issue 191 HSBC Latin America Economics Quarterly Get involvedGet InvolvedIf you would like to be part of the Energy Network, please contact Seona Shand, Head of Membership, for more information. We are looking to work closely with our members and focus on the sponsorship opportunities for the Energy Network in 2012 including : The Renewable Energy Sector Survey 2012 - click here for sponsorship information All-Energy Business Breakfast May 2012 World Heavy Oil Business Breakfast September 2012 Oil & Gas Survey - sponsored by Bond Pearce Business Breakfast Series Sponsorship 2012 - sponsored by BG Group The Energy Award at the Northern Star Business Awards 2012 - sponsored by BG Group The Energy Network membership page in the Business Bulletin ... and much more
As a member of the Chamber, you can also get involved by sending information on energy related news and events to Louise Shankley for inclusion on our Energy Network page. |
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