A second North Sea Oil Summit is due to be held later this month in Aberdeen, it has been announced.

The meeting between industry leaders, academics, trade unions, representative bodies and government will take place at Aberdeen City Council Town House on Thursday, 30 June.

The event will provide an update on progress within the sector and identify key priorities to ensure the industry continues to contribute towards the Scottish and UK economies.

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Council Leader Jenny Laing said: "The City Council have continued to work with partners on tackling the difficult issues within the North-east. The downturn that we are currently experiencing in the oil and gas industry has brought the need for innovation and diversification.

"The announcement of the City Region Deal was welcomed as a step in maximising the economic recovery but it is vital that we continue to explore new technologies, ensuring we sustain the industry and build on our reputation that Aberdeen is an innovative place to do business."

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