Energy - Video Testimonials
Want to hear directly from energy companies who have worked with SDI to relocate or improve their international networks?
Why not watch our short video clips (approx. 1-3 minutes each) from companies that have worked with us either to locate in Scotland from overseas, or to expand their overseas connections. Each video clip highlights why these companies chose Scotland as their base.
Please note: the format of these videos require Windows Media Player (version 7 and upwards), and they are best viewed on Internet Explorer (version 5 and upwards). Each of the videos will pop up in a new browser window.
Strathclyde University - Jim McDonald, Deputy Principal, and Director of the Institute of Energy and Environment, at the University of Strathclyde discusses the uniqueness of Scotland's Energy sector and how this is proving advantageous to both overseas companies looking to invest in this area and home-grown energy companies.
Plurion Ltd - Mike Woodroffe, Chairman of Plurion Ltd, discusses renewable energy and his companys' involvement with the Enterprise Networks (SDI, Scottish Enterprise) to date.
FMC Technologies Ltd - David JR Currie, Divisional Director, at FMC describes how SDI and Scottish Enterprise have assisted this American multi-national company in their expansion within Scotland.
Open Hydro - Hear why open Hydro chose the beautiful location of Orkney in Scotland to develop their renewable energy company. James Ives, Chief Executive Officer, describes the positive experiences that the company has had whilst working on their tidal development turbine programmes.
MCS Ltd - Tim O'Sullivan, Managing Director of MCS, a global subsea engineering group, explains why a move to Aberdeen for this company has brought them large success.
Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping (OHM) - David Pratt, Chief Executive Officer of OHS, describes how the Enterprise Networks (Scottish Enterprise and SDI) have been of assistance to their company. From helping them to locate in Aberdeen to researching the oil and gas export market overseas, OHS intend to grow their innovative company in Scotland.
Doosan Babcock Energy Ltd - Doosan have been based in the West of Scotland for 120 years. Hear from Dr Mike Farley, Director of Technology, how this engineering company have adapted to change and developed over the years with the Scottish workforce supporting them.
TUV NEL Ltd - Hear how this German subsidiary, based in East Kilbride, have worked together with Scottish Enterprise to grow their business and work on a global level. Bob Holmes, Head of Business Development, discusses TUV NEL's continuing joint industry projects, partnerships, and how their company are succeeding in overseas markets.
Renewable Energy Systems - Ray Hunter, Development Manager of RES Ltd, a wind-energy company, discusses the various advantages that RES have found being located in Scotland. Hunter discusses the Scottish environment: both natural and business, and the various initiatives from SDI and Scottish Enterprise that are showing benefits to this company. (Approx 3 minutes)
Shell Services - Hear from Alistair McWilliam, Head of Shell Shared Service Centre in Glasgow, on the assistance Shell have received from both SDI and Scottish Enterprise and their potential plans for growth in Glasgow.
Rigtrain - Chris Ball, UK Training Manager discusses the progress the company has made over the last 40 years in Aberdeen. In 2006 their centre trained 7000 people and 2007 figures predict a higher figure than this. Ball, also mentions, the feel-good factor of Aberdeen and the fantastic quality of life.
St Andrews Fuel Cells - This innovative company spun-out from St Andrews University in 2005. Professor John Irvine explains how Scottish Enterprise assisted this company and why St Andrews University continue to be in the top-2 Universities specializing in fuel cell technology.
Howden Power - Bob Cleland, Chief Executive, describes how Howden intend to stay ahead of their competitors by continuing their internationalization programme. Howden currently employ 3000 worldwide, with 150 engineers based in Scotland and intend to expand their partnership working in order to gain substantial growth over next 5 years.
Proven Energy - Hear from Andrew McMullen, Managing Director, about the growth agenda for Proven Energy. This Scottish-based company manufacture turbines and cite their partnerships with Scottish Universities as one of the key factors in their growth.
Edinburgh University - Hear Ian Bryden, Chair of the University of Edinburgh and Team Leader for the Institute of Energy talk about the uniqueness of Scotland in tidal and wave power. Edinburgh University has a history of research and development in this area and are keen to partner with International and Scottish-based companies to develop next generation wave technology.
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