The experience of Scottish firms in the North Sea oil supply industry : a guide to the future?

Cairns, J A and Harris, A H (1987) The experience of Scottish firms in the North Sea oil supply industry : a guide to the future? Quarterly Economic Commentary, 13 (1). pp. 71-76. ISSN 2046-5378

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Abstract

The development of the North Sea offshore oil industry in the 1970s and 1980s provided Scottish firms with opportunities on their doorstep. Since the industry's primary location onshore was in Aberdeen, an even greater opportunity was created for existing and new local firms in the North East.