Thousands of youth activists march through Glasgow demanding COP26 climate action
Youth activists are taking to the streets of Glasgow to demand action on climate change from leaders and politicians as the Cop26 talks continue.
Youth activists are taking to the streets of Glasgow to demand action on climate change from leaders and politicians as the Cop26 talks continue.
Richer nations will be able to deliver 100 billion dollars of climate finance to developing countries every year from 2022 - a year earlier than expected, US envoy John Kerry has said.
Businesses are watching closely the outcomes of COP26 because decisions made in Glasgow will have a profound impact on their future, affecting what kind of activity will be possible, what kind of finance (if any), will be available and changing the value of assets currently held.
Having only officially joined Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) as CEO just last month, it’s been an exciting time to start working again with the organisation as it continues to promote the fast growing renewable energy industry.
A link between the new James Bond movie and decommissioning in the North Sea may not be immediately obvious; that said, all good things must perhaps come to an end?
The potential for investing in the future of wind power and the associated supply chain for Orkney and the north of Scotland cannot be underestimated. I have a vested interest in this working for Orkney – having lived here for 30 years.
Pressure is mounting on UK Continental Shelf operators to clear away dead wells from the North Sea.
Taking on a newly created role, for a new (for me at least) employer - mid-pandemic and as the narrative surrounding oil and gas dramatically shifted, was not something I took lightly. The opportunity and its timing, however, could not be ignored!
Deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is moving too slowly in order to meet the Paris Agreement climate goals, according to new Scottish-led research.
Decommissioning is well underway in the North Sea, but the longevity and the continued requirement for oil and gas remains among the industry’s enduring features.
Japanese trading house Marubeni has confirmed the sale of its North Sea business to Ithaca Energy.
Countries are setting out efforts to end coal power after 250 years at Cop26 - but concerns have been raised about the absence of major polluters in the move.
Aker has unveiled plans for a green hydrogen production facility in Shetland to help Scotland become “an exporter of clean energy” using North Sea wind resources.
Apache Corporation has taken a hit of £326million ($446m) over decommissioning costs for Gulf of Mexico oil and gas assets it sold nearly a decade ago.
STATS Group has established a new Australian entity and will invest up to $AUD 2 million (£1 million) in workshop facilities and intervention equipment to support its drive in the country’s pipeline integrity market.
After five years of market consultation, research, design, engineering and construction, the first of Damen’s ground-breaking Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 7011 class has completed its sea trials off the Turkish coast and should by now be en-route to The Netherlands.
A combination of changing technologies and new ways of working has completely transformed the way people access and deliver training, and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has meant that there’s been an even greater uptake of eLearning in the past 18 months.
One of the main concerns of any decommissioning program is the potential of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) on subsea and topside structure and equipment that is to be decommissioned. John Davidson, NORM Operations Manager at ASCO, discusses the process involved in the disposal of NORM and the key role that NORM Solutions can play in this specialist area.
Few people would dispute the fact that the planet is fast-approaching a ‘tipping point’ when it comes to carbon emissions, which explains why achieving net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050 isn’t just a UK target, but a legally binding responsibility. This ambitious decarbonisation commitment will force multiple industries to undergo transformational change, and a shift in mindset is key among organisations large and small. But what role will digitalisation play?
A significant percentage of oil and gas firms in the Aberdeen area are yet to sign up to net zero targets, according to a new survey from the chamber of commerce and accountancy firm KPMG.
In case you missed it, World Mental Health Day was a couple of weeks ago and we saw friends, family, celebrities, and various organisations post their support on social media platforms, but how many actively encourage good mental health practices?
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy (LON: CNE) has announced it will change its name to Capricorn Energy, effective from December 13.
Strikes have been averted after Unite the union reached a pay deal with Petrofac covering around 100 North Sea workers.
More public money is needed to fund the global fight against climate change but the private sector also needs to step up, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said.
Aberdeen’s Net Zero Transition Centre (NZTC) has launched an international energy transition study which will be showcased at COP27 in 2022.