Aberdeen - the energy city

Over forty years experience in oil and gas operations has established Aberdeen as one of the most influential, innovative and proactive energy cities in the world.

Many leading international energy companies are based in the city, which is recognised as the Energy Capital of Europe. Aberdeen is home to a unique concentration of around 900 energy related businesses, agencies, government bodies and research institutes. This innovative, experienced and resilient energy supply chain leads the way around the world.

These strengths have enabled Aberdeen to play an important role in accelerating the fast-growing UK renewable energy market, into which many technological, research and project management oil and gas skills are directly transferable from the oil and gas industry.

Since 2001, Aberdeen has hosted All-Energy, the UK’s largest annual renewable conference and exhibition. In 2005, it also welcomed the influential World Renewable Energy Congress, and the city has embarked on a number of high-profile flagship renewable energy projects funded by the Energising Aberdeen fund.

Now the city is equally committed to being at the forefront and driving forward the UK’s renewable industry, offering significant opportunities for other parts of the country through established and emerging partnerships.

In short, Aberdeen is highly equipped to spearhead the UK’s international drive to secure business in the new energy future with:

To find out more about Aberdeen City and Shire, visit the regions portal by clicking here: http://www.aberdeencityandshire.com