OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen’s energy sector held back by ambitious net zero targets, says RSM UK

Aberdeen’s energy sector held back by ambitious net zero targets, says RSM UK

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeens-energy-sector-held-back-by-ambitious-net-zero-targets-says-rsm-uk

Last week, Orsted announced its decision to cancel plans for the Hornsea 4 offshore windfarm, sparking debate on the viability of renewable energy projects due to financial challenges such as supply chain costs, higher interest rates and rising construction costs.

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One Stop Waste to share expert guidance at Aberdeenshire environmental event

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/one-stop-waste-to-share-expert-guidance-at-aberdeenshire-environmental-event

One Stop Waste Solutions is set to host local firms to help them prepare for the introduction of the landfill ban later this year.

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Asset acquisition grows Life of Field inventory

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/asset-acquisition-grows-life-of-field-inventory

MDL has expanded its renewables and civil engineering inventory with a range of Life of Field assets.

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Viper Innovations welcomes Aberdeen-based subsea account manager

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/viper-innovations-welcomes-aberdeen-based-subsea-account-manager

Viper Innovations Ltd., a high-tech engineering company that provides cutting-edge electrical integrity solutions to the global subsea, rail, and industrial sectors, is delighted to welcome Julia Lutfy-Harte into the subsea sales team.

OpenGraph Image for Scottish parliamentarians make Acorn plea to Chancellor

Scottish parliamentarians make Acorn plea to Chancellor

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-parliamentarians-make-acorn-plea-to-chancellor

Scottish MPs and MSPs have united to back the Acorn CCS project in the North-east of Scotland, with support from Labour, Liberal Democrat, SNP and Conservative politicians.

OpenGraph Image for Plans drawn up to cut accidents on A90 blackspots

Plans drawn up to cut accidents on A90 blackspots

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/plans-drawn-up-to-cut-accidents-on-a90-blackspots

A new roundabout could be constructed at the notorious Toll of Birness after a years-long campaign pleading for crucial safety upgrades.

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Scottish energy secretary fears more jobs could go unless EPL is scrapped

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-energy-secretary-fears-more-jobs-could-go-unless-epl-is-scrapped

Energy Secretary Gillian Martin has warned more north-east firms could follow Harbour Energy’s job cuts, unless the windfall tax is scrapped.

OpenGraph Image for Bus Gates legal battle passes £50,000 milestone

Bus Gates legal battle passes £50,000 milestone

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bus-gates-legal-battle-passes-50-000-milestone

Veteran Aberdeen retailer Norman Esslemont has smashed through the £50,000 mark in his crowdfunder to challenge Aberdeen City Council’s controversial bus gates scheme in court.

OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Today's business headlines

Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-may-13-2025-todays-business-headlines

Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: China and US agree major cuts to tit-for-tat tariffs

Market Watch: China and US agree major cuts to tit-for-tat tariffs

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-china-and-us-agree-major-cuts-to-tit-for-tat-tariffs

Talks between the US and China over the weekend have resulted in a "total reset" of trade terms between the nations, according to president Donald Trump.

OpenGraph Image for Starmer's new rules to slash immigration by nearly 100,000 per year

Starmer's new rules to slash immigration by nearly 100,000 per year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/starmers-new-rules-to-slash-immigration-by-nearly-100-000-per-year

Immigration into the UK is expected to fall by almost 100,000 a year under new plans set out by Sir Keir Starmer.

OpenGraph Image for Boskalis boss sees Aberdeen as ‘golden opportunity’ as firm backs North-east growth

Boskalis boss sees Aberdeen as ‘golden opportunity’ as firm backs North-east growth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/boskalis-boss-sees-aberdeen-as-golden-opportunity-as-firm-backs-north-east-growth

“Aberdeen is an attractive place to invest. This market will be here for decades to come.”