Sectors

The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are blessed with considerable natural energy resources, leading to the emergence of the area as a location for the advancement of renewable energy production.

Renewables

Whilst many may consider the emergence of renewable energy as a most modern phenomenon, this area has been generating renewable energy for over fifty years courtesy of the numerous hydro plants creating electricity.

Now the area is deeply involved in creating the next generation of renewable energy through:

• Working with the full array of natural energy resources in the Highlands and Islands
• Research, development and testing of technologies
• Manufacture of energy devices and components
• Development and deployment of support services
• Deployment of devices to generate energy

Our sub-sector profiles will provide you with more information about the nature of work being undertaken, the capabilities of companies resident in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and the significant potential of the region.

Oil and Gas

The Highlands and Islands of Scotland have been involved in the international oil and gas industry for nearly four decades. As a result there is considerable expertise being utilised within the area and exported globally either as product or know-how.

The range of activity may surprise:

• Oil rig inspection, repair and maintenance;
• Decommissioning of redundant structures;
• Oil storage and distribution;
• Fabrication for sub-sea applications;
• Pipe spooling, bundling and assembly;
• Supply operations for exploration and drilling sites;
• Technical support services such as well planning and borehole surveying.

Our sector profiles will provide you with more information about the nature of work being undertaken, the capabilities of the companies resident here and their global reach.

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