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This quarter, ETZ Ltd continued momentum across key projects and partnerships, including the growth of ETZ EnergyWorks, major skills and innovation initiatives, and engagement with industry and government to strengthen the region’s position as a global leader in energy excellence.  Click to read the full Quarterly Update for July 2026.

ETZ Ltd is excited to have welcomed Subworx, our second Resident Innovator, into ETZ EnergyWorks - the UK's first Energy Incubator and Scale-Up Hub. Since moving into the facility in April, the team has been actively settling in and making strong progress.As part of this collaboration, Subworx benefits from access to the extensive ETZ EnergyWorks partner network. This provides a unique blend of customer mentoring, expert guidance, and tailored business growth support - designed to accelerate innovation, enhance manufacturing technology adoption, and drive long-term value.Daniel Merrington, Subsea Director at Subworx, recently shared an update on their experience so far. What does Subworx do in a nutshell?Subworx is an Aberdeen-based subsea technology and underwater engineering company. We provide specialist diving technical authority, project management and underwater consultancy support, while also developing new underwater technology.Our main focus is OceanLocker™, our patented subsea inspection and integrity system. OceanLocker™ goes beyond the visual by fusing underwater data capture, sensors, imaging, digital visualisation and integrity assessment tools to help asset owners manage underwater assets more effectively. How has the first month or so at ETZ EnergyWorks gone?The first month has been very positive. ETZ EnergyWorks has given Subworx a high-profile innovation base in Aberdeen, surrounded by companies and organisations focused on energy transition, technology and growth.The conversations we had at the recent All-Energy exhibition and within ETZ EnergyWorks have helped validate that we are developing a product the market is actively looking for.The fact that ETZ EnergyWorks is anchored by ETZ and Scottish Enterprise also gives it real credibility as a place for innovation-led companies to grow. What do you like most about being a Resident Innovator at ETZ EnergyWorks?What stands out most is the incubator-style feel of ETZ EnergyWorks. It is not just office space; it provides visibility, support, introductions and scalable space that can grow with the business.For Subworx, that flexibility is important. It gives us a professional base for meetings, collaboration and growth, without committing too early to a space that is either too small for the next stage or too large for where we are now.We previously graduated from the inaugural ORE Catapult Scottish Launch Academy, and ETZ EnergyWorks feels like the next important step in that journey. What is Subworx excited about at the moment?We are focused on the next stage of OceanLocker™ development. The technology is now patented, and we are progressing a Scottish Enterprise CAN DO funded project to support development, testing and demonstration.There is a real opportunity to improve how underwater infrastructure is inspected and managed, not only across offshore renewables and the blue economy, but also in more mature industries such as oil and gas.We are now using the CAN DO project, industry conversations and further funding activity to move OceanLocker™ from prototype towards a demonstrable commercial solution.  What do the next 3–6 months look like for you?The next few months are focused on proving the technology through controlled testing and building the evidence needed for commercialisation. This includes progressing our Scottish Enterprise CAN DO-funded project, developing the OceanLocker™ hardware and software system, and completing trials to demonstrate its capability. We are also actively seeking additional funding and industry support to continue our route to commercialisation and move OceanLocker™ towards a real-world demonstrator.At the same time, we will continue engaging with potential partners, asset owners and stakeholders to understand where OceanLocker™ and our wider underwater technology can deliver the most value.It is a busy period for Subworx, but ETZ EnergyWorks gives us a strong base to build from as we take the next steps. We're thrilled to have Subworx stay with us and can't wait to see what they get up to next. 

Ongoing multi-million-pound works to enhance an Aberdeen park have been brought to life in striking new visualisations.Released by ETZ Ltd, the artist impression’s show how major greenspace improvement projects at Tullos Playing Fields and East Tullos Burn and wetlands will look once completed and the habitat has regenerated.The initial improvements to the area, which got underway in November, are on course to be completed this summer, with a phased opening planned over the coming months.Delivered in advance of the development of the wider Energy Transition Zone’s Marine Gateway site, the works represent an initial £2.5 million investment, including new bridges, boardwalks, benches and an additional 1.6 km of path network to enhance access to the area, which is now open to the public, alongside extensive native planting to boost habitats and biodiversity - more than 35,000 wildflowers and 200 trees have been planted.The activity also covers conservation works of St Fittick's Church that will improve the scheduled monument’s visual appearance and help protect the historical landmark, which has stood at the heart of the community for over 800 years, for future generations. Meanwhile, works at the nearby Tullos Playing Fields are nearing completion, including a new accessible entrance from Tullos Primary School, improved path connections across the park to the wetland areas and improved community amenities - with further upcoming improvements to wayfinding and interpretation on the Coastal Path and at Tullos Hill. As part of plans to develop land linked to Aberdeen South Harbour in the South-Eastern section of the Torry park, ETZ Ltd is delivering a series of greenspace improvements, developed through engagement with the local community. Building on the original 2014 wetland creation project led by Aberdeen City Council, ETZ Ltd has worked closely with the original burn and wetlands design specialists, CBEC eco engineering UK Ltd., to develop a comprehensive programme of environmental improvements.These include realigning the East Tullos Burn in line with the previous ambitions and to accommodate future proposed development sites, removing sediment that has accumulated over time and creating a new pond to capture future sediment from entering the burn, thus improving overall water quality and biodiversity in the wetland.  Dr Hamish Moir, Founder and Designer Director, CBEC eco engineering UK Ltd said:“The first phase of the wetland project had evolved really nicely over the last 12 years, and this second phase lets us deliver more biodiversity across a larger area. The new sections will establish quickly, and over the next three years or so, you will see the considerable change as the site transitions to an improved natural state. Of all the projects we’ve worked on, this is the one that has had the most positive feedback from the public, so it’s great to be involved again.” Also included are two grass pitches with goals, along with benches, picnic tables and terraced viewing areas near the sports pitches and existing Cruyff Court Neale Cooper, co-designed with local football club Dee United and the young people of the Denis Law Legacy Trust.Findlay Harkins, Dee United FC Manager, said:“Dee United have worked closely with ETZ Ltd and were delighted to return to the Tullos Playing Fields to train during the 2025/26 season. Being able to play and train locally has been a major plus for our players, many of whom reside in Torry. We cannot wait to continue to work with ETZ Ltd to bring even more football to the Torry area, increasing opportunity and maximising the use of the green space.”Mark Williams, Chief Operating Officer – Denis Law Legacy Trust, said:“The Greenspaces project has significantly enhanced Tullos Playing Fields, creating an inviting and accessible environment for the whole community. The dedicated seating and sheltered areas provided by ETZ Ltd have transformed the space into a wonderful asset to the Torry community. Everyone at Denis Law Legacy Trust was excited to work with ETZ Ltd on this fantastic project and to help deliver even more for the local community - especially the young people that live within it.” Carole Monnier, Community Lead at ETZ Ltd, said: “From improving biodiversity to supporting improved community facilities, this is about delivering lasting value for both people and place that reflects local priorities. It’s been fantastic to work alongside local young people and community groups to shape plans and now see them come to life. These visualisations give a clear sense of what’s to come. With completion expected this summer, people won’t have to wait long to experience these new amenities first-hand.”  This comes as ETZ Ltd releases its fifth annual report, detailing the body’s ongoing work to accelerate the North East’s energy transition through the creation of lasting jobs and prosperity for the region, Scotland and the wider UK.Key to that has been the ETZ Challenge Fund which has, over the course of 2025/26, awarded grant funding of £2.2 million to 20 companies across Aberdeen City, Shire and Moray, leveraging additional private sector investment of £4.2 million. Moreover, independent analysis has found that, since its launch in 2022, the fund has generated over 250 new green jobs, with that figure expected to rise to around 800 in the coming years. 

Welcome to the sixth edition of the Community & Coast newsletter where you will find the latest updates and information about ETZ Ltd’s Community & Coast programme and skills linked activities.In this issue:St Fittick’s Church Conservation Works CompletedTullos Playing Fields & Access ImprovementsETZ Ltd’s Skills Energiser Fund supports REACH programmeCommunity Project Spotlight: The Muckle Birdie MatchClick here to read.

ETZ Ltd reflect on another year of delivery and impact with immense pride in what a dedicated team can achieve with the help of its funders, board, partners and stakeholders.From opening the doors of ETZ EnergyWorks and the Energy Transition Skills Hub to supporting businesses, safeguarding skills of the region and investing in local communities, this year has marked a significant milestone in ETZ Ltd's journey.With continued investment secured and strong momentum throughout Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, ETZ Ltd look forward to the next phase of delivery and progressing North East Scotland’s position as a global leader in energy excellence.Read the full Year of Impact Report for 2025/26 here.

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Community and Coast newsletter. Here you can find the latest updates and information about ETZ Ltd’s Community & Coast programme, delivering sustainable, long-term, community wealth-building investments as an integral part of our wider energy transition ambitions.  Read it here.