ETZ Ltd has closed out the final quarter of 2025/26 by confirming construction is complete and operations are under way at ETZ EnergyWorks, a £9 million flagship hub to accelerate low‑carbon enterprise in Aberdeen's Energy Transition Zone.

Billed as the UK's first low‑carbon energy incubator and scale‑up centre, the facility was established by ETZ Ltd, bp and Scottish Enterprise, backed by the UK Government and The Scottish Government, and delivered with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) and the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC).

The hub is now open for tenants, offering flexible space from industrial units to hot‑desking and collaborative offices, alongside mentoring, expert guidance and growth support to drive innovation, manufacturing efficiency and technology adoption. Further details, including a brochure and viewing information, are available via ETZ Ltd's website.

In March, ETZ Ltd hosted a roundtable with First Minister John Swinney and Climate Action and Energy Secretary Gillian Martin focused on energy security. Industry leaders agreed that both renewable energy and oil and gas have essential roles in a balanced transition, with the North East's world‑class supply chain positioned to deliver across the sector.

ETZ Ltd also unveiled findings from 'What the North Thinks', a first‑of‑its‑kind independent survey of 3,000 people across Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Angus, Highland, Moray, and Perth and Kinross, commissioned with True North Advisors and conducted by the Diffley Partnership. Presented to more than 100 industry leaders, the research highlights strong support for the energy transition alongside clear challenges that must be addressed to sustain momentum.

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Respondents see substantial opportunity from grid and infrastructure upgrades: 55% believe upgrades will create new jobs and 42% think they will benefit their community. ETZ Ltd says those expectations underline the need for visible jobs and investment in the region.

In December, ETZ Ltd welcomed Professor Stephen McArthur, Principal and Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde, and senior NMIS representatives to the Zone. NMIS is establishing a base at ETZ EnergyWorks, bringing advanced manufacturing expertise, specialist equipment and capabilities in skills, data science and supply chains to support local industry productivity, competitiveness and growth.

To boost internationalisation and supply‑chain readiness, ETZ Ltd delivered two recent events: a session with Scottish Development International exploring opportunities in rapidly growing ASEAN low‑carbon markets, and an Offshore Wind Masterclass at The Marcliffe on 18 February, run by the Energy Industries Council. Contributors from Seaway7, TechnipFMC and Venterra Group shared insights from UK and global projects, including how oil and gas suppliers can pivot into renewables. More events will run throughout 2026 via ETZ Ltd's channels.

On community investment, ETZ Ltd has secured planning permission from Aberdeen City Council and begun three greenspace enhancement projects in St Fittick's Park and adjacent Tullos Playing Fields, ahead of future plans to develop a site within the park's south‑eastern area for energy transition activity. The East Tullos Burn and wetlands restoration is progressing, addressing water quality, improving biodiversity and adding an extended path network with three new bridges to connect into Tullos Playing Fields.

Recreational and access improvements at Tullos Playing Fields have been co‑designed with Dee United FC, the Denis Law Legacy Trust and young people from the Granite City Speaks forum to expand opportunities for sport, play and community use. Conservation works are also under way at St Fittick's Church, a 12th‑century scheduled monument, to restore its character, enhance access and interpretation, and safeguard the site for future generations. These initiatives are informed by ETZ Ltd's Greenspace Use Survey.

Separately, the Community & Coast Fund—run with Aberdeen's Third Sector Interface, ACVO TSI—has awarded grants to 15 organisations across Torry and Cove. Now in its second year, the fund has made £100,000 available for projects spanning youth support, wellbeing, skills development, heritage, sustainability and biodiversity, targeted at priorities identified by local communities.