Investments in Hydrogen, Platform Electrification, and CCS Could Create 26,000 New Jobs in UK by 2030
A trio of new low-carbon technologies could create 26,000 new UK energy jobs by 2030, according to Robert Gordon University research commissioned by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).Many of the new jobs would be in coastal communities stretching around the UK, from East Anglia, northeast England, north-east Scotland and down to Merseyside and north Wales, the research said.RGU’s Energy Transition Institute looked at the potential benefits of three new fast-expanding energy technologies: Mass production of hydrogen - a green fuel that can replace natural gas and diesel; Carbon transport and storage
Rodger Joins ETPM
.Hannah Rodger joins the Aberdeen-headquartered firm as Survey, ROV and Inspection Recruiter. Based in Great Yarmouth, she was brought on board to continue to develop those markets across the business, while identifying new opportunities in the renewables sector which has a strong presence in the Southern North Sea.She will work closely alongside Leigh Reid who joined the company earlier this year in the newly created role of Business Development Manager. Leigh is leading the company’s push into recruitment for the renewables, and ROV and survey sectors as well as increasing ETPM’s global client
Young Seaman Sets Sail on Journey to Career with Sentinel Marine
A young seaman has plotted the first point on his course toward a successful career in the maritime industry after being named deckhand trainee of the year by the Scottish Maritime Academy, North East Scotland College’s nautical center.Frazer Smart, who joined the team at Aberdeen-based company Sentinel Marine after graduating, has also just returned from his first trip to sea.Smart (24), from Turriff, was presented with the award, sponsored by Peterhead Port Authority, after lecturers on the 12-week program determined that he was best overall student from the three courses that run over the
OPITO Crowns 2017 Apprentice of the Year
A former Peterhead Academy student who followed in his family’s footsteps into the oil and gas sector has been named by the global skills for energy body, OPITO, as its Apprentice of the Year 2017. Ashley Thomas is a second-year process operations apprentice at North East Scotland College in Aberdeen. He was selected to join the Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Program (OGTAP) in 2016. Mr Thomas grew up near the St Fergus Gas Terminal in Aberdeenshire passing it on his way to school every day. As well as being inspired by the careers of his stepfather and cousin, he also has more
NorSea Group Appoints Executive Team
, we are expanding our areas of activity with a strong focus on the “small piece” decommissioning market. We have already secured a major decommissioning contract, which is being serviced through our deep-water support base at Smith Quay in Peterhead, this being a first for North-East Scotland. We are actively tendering for other opportunities in this growing sector of the market.” Munro said: “I’m looking forward to working with Walter to develop NorSea Group’s decommissioning activity. From our four principal bases we are well placed to
Engineering Apprenticeship Pathways at RGU
in 2016. The initiative, which blends worked based learning with academic study, will be available to young engineers studying in Aberdeen, those who are starting their careers, and experienced professionals who wish to develop their skills further. The university’s link with North East Scotland College also means that students there will be able to apply for an advanced apprenticeship through the scheme. Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski, Principal of RGU, welcomed the funding which will help deliver the scheme to help students gain a degree with work-based learning.
