North-east firms recognised at wind safety awards
Two north-east firms were recognised for their commitment to training and safety at the newly launched Global Wind Organisation (GWO) awards ceremony.
Seadrill bags two contracts worth £412m for work in Brazil
Offshore drilling firm Seadrill has today announced that it has secured two contracts with Petrobras for work on the Buzios field, off Brazil.
Equinor to invest £830m to axe emissions and increase production from Oseberg
Equinor is to invest around £830 million to reduce emissions and up production from a huge North Sea field.
EC-OG bulks up its board to support ‘crucial enabler of energy transition’
Subsea energy storage company EC-OG has appointed an experienced business leader to its board to help power the company’s growth.
Diversification paying off for north-east firm NorSea UK
Logistics firm NorSea UK has reached a 30-vessel milestone after launching a diversification strategy for its operation at Peterhead.
Sturgeon oil stance putting private investment in Acorn ‘at risk’, says NE MSP
It is feared that Nicola Sturgeon’s recent comments on North Sea oil and gas may harm a key Aberdeenshire decarbonisation project.
Serica Energy achieves first production from long-awaited Columbus development
UK oil and gas firm Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has announced first production from its 14 million barrel Columbus field.
Headquarters revealed for Energy Transition Zone firm
The firm that was set up to deliver an Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) in Aberdeen will soon make its home in the city’s west end.
Ponticelli and Semco Maritime table improved offer in bid to avert huge North Sea strikes
Planned North Sea strikes that would involve hundreds of workers could be avoided after an updated deal was tabled.
‘Security of supply is back in vogue’ – OGA chief defends North Sea during speech in London
The chairman of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) underlined the importance of the North Sea to the energy transition during an event in London yesterday.
Wave energy expert joins Net Zero Technology Centre industry panel
A leading expert in wave energy has joined the industry panel of the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC).
Acorn developer Storegga to explore CCS opportunities in Norway
Storegga, a major partner in an Aberdeenshire decarbonisation project, has entered into an agreement to explore carbon capture and storage (CCS) across the North Sea.
Enel to spend $191bn to speed up energy transition
Enel plans to invest 170 billion euros ($191 billion) this decade to accelerate its shift to greener energy sources.
Shell, Centrica and others strike deal to buy green power from giant Dogger Bank C wind farm
Shell, Centrica and others have struck deals to buy green energy from a planned North Sea wind farm.
Scottish accountant says open energy market has ‘completely backfired’
Putting the latest failed energy supplier under a “special” administration will help to avoid a further collapse at another supplier, a Scottish insolvency expert has said.
Ashtead Technology enjoys solid debut on AIM market
Ashtead Technology enjoyed a solid debut on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market yesterday.
Roadmap set out to decarbonise Scottish distillery using green hydrogen
Leading green hydrogen firm Protium has drawn up plans to decarbonise a renowned Scottish distillery.
Green Investment Group chief queries moves to ‘increase dependence’ on gas
The surge in global gas prices should prompt countries to ramp up their clean energy options, according to Green Investment Group’s (GIG) global head.
Equinor signs off on contracts totalling £400m
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has signed a raft of contracts with service company Aibel, totalling more than £400 million.
Group, featuring JP Morgan, to build ‘next generation’ wind turbine installation vessels
A trio of companies have teamed up in order to build a series of “next generation, state of the art” wind turbine installation vessels.
Kincardine developer wins funding for Australian offshore wind project
A Scottish offshore wind firm has won more than a million pounds to accelerate the development of a project off Australia.
Deltic completes 3D seismic survey at key North Sea prospect
Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) has announced the completion of a 3D seismic survey at one of its key North Sea prospects.
Total and Eni ready billion-dollar energy projects in Libya
France’s TotalEnergies and Italy’s Eni said they were ready to invest billions of dollars in Libya as the OPEC nation emerges from a decade of conflict and civil war.
Shell plans Singapore biofuels plant to meet 2030 emissions goal
Shell is planning to build a biofuels plant in Singapore to help the company meet its target of halving emissions by 2030.
New project launched to ‘change the face’ of the polluting maritime industry
Research on how green hydrogen technologies can be used to create a cleaner fuel to be used out at sea has been launched in Easter Ross.