Fugro begins work on £55m contract for Scottish Power Renewables
Fugro has begun the geophysical survey phase for a major offshore wind project as part of a £55 million site investigation contract.
Nominations wanted for Scottish Green Energy Awards 2020 as event given go ahead
A major Scottish renewable energy awards is open for nominations after it confirmed plans to hold a physical ceremony later this year.
Suspected offshore Covid-19 cases continue to fall, OGUK says
A leading industry body has revealed suspected Covid-19 cases offshore have continued to fall due to “effective industry-wide measures”.
Total agrees deal to sell Lindsey refinery
Total has signed an agreement to sell the Lindsey refinery to independent British conglomerate Prax Group.
Total enters into joint venture with Indian Oil Corporation
Total has entered into a partnership with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to manufacture and market bitumen derivatives.
Schlumberger cutting fifth of global workforce amid huge financial losses
Schlumberger delivered another crushing blow to the oil and gas industry today by announcing it was cutting around a fifth of its workforce.
Aberdeen mooring specialist anchors contract worth in excess of £1m
An Aberdeen headquartered marine services and mooring specialist has secured a deal worth in excess of £1 million.
Report shows fossil fuels still make up 90% of Shell and Total’s capital expenditure
Shell and Total are being urged to put their money where their mouth is after a new report showed the pair are still investing much more in hydrocarbons than renewable energy.
Investment on level ‘never seen before’ required to meet Paris Climate Agreement
An “unprecedented” level of investment will be needed in the coming years to ensure countries can meet the requirements set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.
Acorn CCS project in line for share of UK Government funding
A major Aberdeenshire project could be in line for a share of a multi-million-pound UK Government scheme to fuel low-carbon jobs.
European energy businesses announce new partnership and lay out Scottish offshore wind ambitions
A trio of European energy businesses have announced a new partnership with the aim of developing offshore wind projects around the Scottish coastline.
OWGP announces £2m support package for UK offshore wind supply chain
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has announced a new £2 million package to support the UK offshore wind supply chain.
Energy organisations join forces to fast-track transition and create new green jobs
Two leading energy technology and innovation organisations have teamed up to help accelerate the United Kingdom’s transition to net zero.
UK Government launches Hydrogen Advisory Council
The UK Government has launched a new Hydrogen Advisory Council as part of efforts to cut emissions.
Judge dismisses Meta Energia application to set aside ruling ordering it to pay Shell almost £18m
An appeal by Meta Energia to roll back a court’s decision to award an arbitration to Shell has been dismissed.
Heerema Marine Contractors breaks record for largest single lift jacket removal
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has broken the record for the largest single lift jacket removal.
Anger online after captain shares pictures of North Sea sailor relaxing on bow of boat
North Sea workers have made the most of the recent hot weather by finding a unique location to lap up the sun.
Total awards contract for offshore survival training to 3T Energy Group
Two offshore energy sector training firms in the 3T Energy Group have been picked to provide services to Total E&P UK.
Fugro starts site investigations at two North Sea offshore wind developments
Dutch services firm Fugro has begun a four-month marine site characterisation campaign at two major North Sea wind development sites.