OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, February 7th: Today's local and national business headlines

Tuesday, February 7th: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-february-7th-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines

Enough wind power to supply 1.2m homes a day was wasted over winter because there is no capacity to store extra energy generated on gusty days, according to new research published in The Telegraph.

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Boost for Union Street as baker cooks up plan for vacant unit

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/boost-for-union-street-as-baker-cooks-up-plan-for-vacant-unit

Bakery giant Greggs wants to transform the former Boots shop on Aberdeen’s Union Street into a new branch.

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Prime Minister set to reinstate Department for Energy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/prime-minister-set-to-reinstate-department-for-energy

A standalone Department for Energy could be re-introduced for the first time since 1992 under a government reshuffle expected to start today.

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Windfall tax is costing BP almost £10million per day

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/windfall-tax-is-costing-bp-almost-10million-per-day

The impact of the windfall tax on North Sea operators has been laid bare this morning after BP's accounts revealed it is costing the firm almost £10million per day.

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Council continues to develop workforce of the future

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/council-continues-to-develop-workforce-of-the-future

Aberdeen City Council is progressing its plans to equip and develop its workforce of the future.

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VisitAberdeenshire launches marketing opportunities for local tourism businesses

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/visitaberdeenshire-launches-marketing-opportunities-for-local-tourism-businesses

VisitAberdeenshire has launched a suite of new promotional opportunities for local tourism businesses that are looking to reach new customers who have already indicated an interest in visiting the region.

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A collaborative approach to logistics and emissions optimisation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/a-collaborative-approach-to-logistics-and-emissions-optimisation

The UKCS needs to continue recent good work on emissions and cost reduction with a logical evolution to a more collaborative approach in areas like marine logistics where cost savings and CO2 reductions are sought.

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Major new study aims to increase understanding of fatigue

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/major-new-study-aims-to-increase-understanding-of-fatigue

Innovative research using AI led by the University of Aberdeen aims to find better ways of managing and treating fatigue.

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The run history of the MechLOK™ Drill Pipe Swivel

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/the-run-history-of-the-mechlok-drill-pipe-swivel

Below Deep Casing Tools has outlined the run history of Deep Casing Tools MechLOK™ Drill Pipe Swivel from its very first run in April 2021 to its most recent in January 2023.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdein Considine promotes Legal and Property Specialists as growth continues

Aberdein Considine promotes Legal and Property Specialists as growth continues

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdein-considine-promotes-legal-and-property-specialists-as-growth-continues

Aberdein Considine has moved to strengthen its legal and property teams with a number of senior promotions across the firm.

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Aker Solutions signs Draugen electrification contract

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aker-solutions-signs-draugen-electrification-contract

Following the Letter of Intent announced on December 15, 2022, Aker Solutions confirms it has now signed the contract for the Draugen project with OKEA. The contract is of substantial1 value.

OpenGraph Image for HR Hub Plus Limited & Peridot Recruit Limited named as finalists in multiple prestigious industry awards

HR Hub Plus Limited & Peridot Recruit Limited named as finalists in multiple prestigious industry awards

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hr-hub-plus-limited-announced-as-finalists-in-multiple-prestigious-industry-awards

Local HR & Recruitment Consultancy, HR Hub Plus Limited & Peridot Recruit Limited have been named as finalists in multiple prestigious industry awards.