A new intensive leadership programme for the oil and gas sector, developed as part of the Energy Jobs Taskforce action plan and aimed at driving sustainable changes within the industry, has kicked off this week in Aberdeenshire involving 19 people from both the supply chain and operators.

The INEOS Insight arrived at Grangemouth today carrying 27,500m³ of ethane from US shale fields.

Equity Gap, a leading Scottish business angel syndicate, focused on funding emerging Scottish businesses with growth potential, has reported strong investment activity and vigorous deal flow.

Perth-based Tayplay becomes employee-owned to retain employment locally and preserve the ethos of the business

Chinese Embassy, visiting Chinese government and 30-strong business delegation join Scottish companies and government representatives to explore trade and investment opportunities

The oil and gas industry in Scotland is adapting to the sustained period of low prices, with production up more than a fifth in the latest year.

Scotland’s top tourist destination outside of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Loch Lomond Shores, is on the brink of securing a £30 million investment in a new family oriented leisure resort: ‘The Iconic Leisure Resort Loch Lomond’.

Scotland’s oil and gas sector will strengthen its links with India this week as it welcomes Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan to Aberdeen tomorrow, 14 September. The sector will showcase its world-renowned skills and expertise during the visit in a bid to maximise future growth opportunities with the world’s third largest consumer of crude oil and petroleum products.

Businesses urged to consider collaborating to achieve growth and access new markets

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launched the world’s first large scale tidal stream farm today (12 September 2016). The project is a huge step forward in Scotland’s marine renewables industry and will create job opportunities for skilled workers in this sector. MeyGen and Sound of Islay projects are expected to generate around £275m for Scotland’s economy.