Welcome to the Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands branch page
The Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands branch partners with schools, colleges, universities, industry and the general public to raise awareness, and provide career information and networking opportunities to assist all those working in and studying energy.
Most of the events programme is held in Aberdeen with additional events planned for Inverness, Orkney and Shetland.
There is a programme in place with regular technical meetings and industry site visits, plus the annual fundraising dinner, held in May. The branch boasts strong student networks at the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, and the University of Dundee.
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| Forthcoming 2025 events | |
|---|---|
| Career development/professional registration workshop | June |
| New technologies meeting | Sep |
| Behind the Scenes event, TBC | Oct |
| Annual MSc students competition | Nov |
All members, guests and colleagues are welcome to participate in branch activities. To find out more about membership and chartership go to: https://www.energyinst.org/membership-and-careers/membership.
We hope to welcome you to an event very soon!
- For general enquiries, please contact: aberdeen@energyinst.org
Committee contacts
Events and training
EIYPN, Aberdeen Highlands & Islands Annual Dinner Dance
21st November 2025
Join us for the 2025 EI Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands YPN Dinner and Dance
Publications and documents
Mon Ami - Simulation of mixed inspection and monitoring strategies for corrosion surveillance
29 January 2025
PDF File
What's new?
No new oil and gas licences, but more wind and hydrogen: UK government unveils new North Sea vision
12th March 2025
The consultation, which will run until the end of April, aims to place the North Sea – its communities, workers, businesses and supply chains – at the...
Shell and Equinor form largest UK North Sea oil and gas joint venture
11th December 2024
The 50:50 joint venture will be based in Aberdeen and pool the companies’ resources to cut costs and boost profitability. The jv will include Equinor’...
Energy industry ‘disappointed’ by increase in windfall tax, but reaction to other parts of UK Autumn Budget more positive
6th November 2024
In response, David Whitehouse, CEO of trade association Offshore Energies UK, said: ‘With an increase in tax despite commodity prices at recent lows, ...
Spain sets its sights on green hydrogen and SAF
25th September 2024
FID announced for largest green hydrogen plant in SpainBP and Iberdrola have reached a final investment decision (FID) on what they claim ...
Shell joins wave powered subsea energy project
14th February 2024
The £2mn demonstrator initiative aims to show how green technologies can be combined to provide reliable low-carbon power and communications to subsea...