Aberdeen Harbour one of the UK’s busiest ports is currently expanding its facilities into Nigg Bay, to the south of the existing harbour. This presentation will provide a general understanding of the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project, one of the largest marine infrastructure developments currently underway in Europe.

This £350 million project which represents a step change in the marine support capabilities in Scotland is estimated to generate an additional £1 billion per annum to the economy by 2035, and will create an additional 7,000 equivalent jobs.

Attendees will gain an insight into the different construction activities and phases as well as the main elements that will form this new port. In addition, we will pay attention to the opportunities that this expansion will bring to the area.

Speakers

Javier Buron

Javier is a Community Engagement Manager for Dragados UK, principal contractor at the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project. Javier moved to Aberdeen in 2015 to complete his studies with a MSc Corporate Communication and Public Affairs at Robert Gordon University, after his BA in Journalism at the University of Valladolid, Spain. He worked as a professional guitarist for six years and as a journalist in Spain before moving to Aberdeen. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and a STEM Ambassador, and he also enjoys organising music events and playing gigs in the North East of Scotland.

Lola Okunrinboye

Lola is an Environmental Manager at Dragados. She is a member of the Energy Institute and has been a member of the professional affairs committee for the Energy Institute for over 5 years. Lola is a self motivated leader with over a decade of experience in various industries. She is innovative, commercially minded, goal focused with proven achievements. Lola’s passion for engagement has encouraged her to leverage technology as a tool for connecting and building a strong network of women who develop each other. Lola works closely with strategic business units to implement Environmental and Energy Management Systems globally audited externally to ISO 14001 and 50001 standards. Lola is passionate about professional and personal development and demonstrates loyalty and leads by example to develop strong effective internal and external relationships. She loves spending time with her family, enjoys networking and planning events. Lola is the Aberdeen Hub Lead of the Women in Sustainability network (WINS).