More than 500 energy sector jobs to be ‘sustained or created’ due to OGIC backing
ByAllister Thomas
Chief executive of OGIC Ian Phillips said it was encouraging the study found the initiative was having such a positive impact
More than 500 jobs will be sustained or created in Scotland over the next six years as a result of backing from the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC).
That is according to an independent study by consultancy Optimat looking at OGIC’s support of research and development work.
The research, commissioned by the centre, also forecasts that projects supported by OGIC could deliver up to £855 million gross value added to the industry over the next decade.
