European Bank and South Korea lead green economy
The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has held meetings with theKorean Government and the Asian country's Green Climate Fund (GCF).
European wind capacity hits 6.1GW in first half of 2017
Europe has seen a sizable 6.1GW increase in wind capacity already in 2017, with the UK (1.2 GW), Germany (2.2 GW) and France (492 MW) leading the pack.
Moldova could soon be tapping into Romania’s national grid
European funding could allow the Republic of Moldova is to be connected to neighbouring Romania’s power grid in a bid to diversify its electricity supply.
Almost a quarter of UK low carbon power was nuclear in 2016
Official numbers published today by the Digest of UK Energy Statistics tell the story of UK energy generation last year, with more than one fifth (21%) coming from nuclear power.
VIDEO: The Egyptian girl creating energy from farm waste
Shaimaa Omar, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from the rural city of Sohag, is challenging gender roles in her homeland of Egypt with her start-up, Biomix.
Australian renewables and batteries to outstrip gas by 2025
Falling renewables and battery costs will mean the displacement of gas as the leading source of energy generation in South Australia by 2025, a new report said.
Russia, the US and the prospect of cooperation on gas supply
Few know the content of this month’s maiden powwow between US President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Yet given Trump’s suggestion that the US is open for business in Europe regarding natural gas, it would be odd if the Russian leader hadn’t brought up the subject of his country’s standing as one of the region’s main suppliers.
First Hywind turbine arrives off north-east coast
The first turbine for Statoil's Hywind project was pulled into the Buchan Deep off Peterhead yesterday.
Muirhall/ WWS snap up six onshore projects from Infinis
Independent developer, Muirhall Energy, and independent onshore wind energy partner, WWS Renewables, have acquired Infinis Group’s onshore wind development phase assets from Terra Firma.
VIDEO: Ghana’s third commercial oil field ceremonially commissioned
A third Ghanaian oil field was ceremonially opened by the county’s president this month.
VIDEO: Oil and gas market ‘well positioned for good future’, say PWC
In a newly released video from PWC, Drew Stevenson, Adrian Del Maestro and Neil Leppard discussed the recent M&A environment and trends and alluded to a potential upsurge in fortunes for the oil and gas market.
VIDEO: Dutch artist puts on spectacular laser light-show using wind turbines
An innovative Dutch artist aiming to show the beauty of clean energy has put on a light show using green lasers entitled “WINDLICHT”, which simply translates as: wind light.
Vattenfall’s flutter on wind energy pays off in profits
Swedish power company Vattenfall has put its past financial woes behind it with pre-tax profits of 8.3billion Swedish krona (£775million) for the first half of 2017.
Siemens withdraws from Russian energy after Crimea embarrassment
Industrial manufacturing giant Siemens has been left red faced and forced to backtrack on an arrangement with Russia after an energy scandal involving Crimea.
Poor installation to blame for solar PV fires, says government report
The cause of many solar panel fires in the UK is down to installer error claims a joint Building Research Establishment (BRE) and government report published today.
ESB and REG agree terms on two Scottish windfarms
Irish energy firm ESB and REG Power Solutions today put pen to paper to take two concept-stage windfarms into development.
Renewed appetite for competition in North Sea auctions ‘great to see’
An industry expert has said renewed enthusiasm for competing in licensing rounds is “great to see” ahead of crucial, upcoming North Sea auctions.
BP Target Neutral expansion encouraging for low carbon programme
BP’s aim to balance its carbon footprint takes a substantial leap forward with the announcement that the project portfolio will expand its offsetting mandate this year.
Oil holds firm despite mixed signals on US crude inventories
Oil was steady amid mixed signals on U.S. crude inventories, with industry data showing supplies increased last week while government statistics were expected to indicate a decline.
Deal on three Scottish wind projects inked by Octopus
Octopus Investments and Blue Energy have put pen to paper on the acquisition of a hat trick of onshore windfarm projects based across Scotland.
OGA releases fresh set of data ahead of 30th Offshore Licencing Round
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has once again released new data in an effort to attract and incentivise North Sea exploration.
JFSE release new centrally-located jet excavation system
A new high velocity water jetting system is to be fitted to all James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) tools stationed at their hubs in the UK, UAE, Singapore, Venezuela, USA, Brazil, China and Mexico.
VIDEO: Renewable energy mega island tested in extreme waves
MARIN, the Dutch Maritime Institute, have this week tested out a mega island floating structure that could revolutionise the renewable energy sector.
Will Trump’s commitment to oil and gas affect US windfarm growth?
In light of recent comments regarding the US President’s focus on America’s oil and gas production and the desire to stoke the flames of the coal industry, Westwood Global Energy Group’s (WGEG’s) World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2017-2026 decided to explore whether a Trump presidency is good or bad for the USA’s offshore wind industry.
JDR announces takeover by TELE-FONIKA Kable
JDR Cable Systems, supplier of subsea umbilicals and power cables to the offshore energy industry, today announced that it is to be acquired by Poland's TELE-FONIKA Kable (TFKable).