NZTC launches first round of Clean Energy Start-up Pitch Battle
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has today launched the first round of its global Clean Energy Start-up Pitch Battle.
OGUK makes case for UK supply amid soaring gas prices, Equinor given nod to increase exports to ease shortfall
Soaring gas prices across Europe reinforce the need to maintain supply from the UK North Sea, according to Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
Norway event created a digital bridge to the smart cities of the future
Plans for the annual Aberdeen-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Gateway are taking shape as the organisers celebrate the success of their smart city-themed Aberdeen-Norway event.
‘There has been no decision to break up the SSE Group’ – SSE responds to media reports
Energy company SSE has hit back at media speculation that plans are in the pipeline to break up the SSE Group.
Acorn project developer Storegga appoints new CFO
Storegga, the company behind Aberdeenshire's Acorn project, has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer (CFO).
Shell and Deltic complete survey at ‘high impact’ North Sea prospect
Deltic Energy and Shell have completed geophysical site surveying at the planned Pensacola exploration well in the southern North Sea.
President Xi yet to commit to Cop26 climate change talks, says Sharma
Chinese President Xi Jinping has still not committed to attending the Cop26 international climate change talks in Glasgow, the British minister chairing the conference has said.
UK energy firms seek bailout as government talks run on
UK energy companies are seeking a massive government bailout as a surge in gas and electricity prices threatens to push suppliers out of business.
Floating wind ‘on the drawing board’ as means of powering Equinor’s Rosebank project
A floating offshore wind farm could be used to supply power to Equinor’s 300 million barrel Rosebank field.
BP strikes £25.8m deal to charter Safe Zephyrus for work at ETAP platform
BP has chartered an accommodation vessel to provide gangway connected operations at one of its North Sea platforms.
Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid out of Boris Johnson’s government
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ousted north-east MP David Duguid as he continues to reshuffle his government.
Scotland to set up independent ‘green ports’ after row over UK freeports
The Scottish Government has declared it will set up its own "green ports" after accusing UK ministers of failing to provide guarantees about fair pay and set-up funding.
Cults firm awarded funding to develop offshore hydrogen transfer system
North-east marine engineering design firm Jebb Smith has been awarded a share of £120,800 funding to lead the development of a hydrogen offshore transfer system (Hots).
Peterhead Port could need ‘second berth’ to support hydrogen and CO2 transportation
Peterhead’s future as a crucial hub for the transportation of low carbon fuel and emissions was discussed by ministers in Westminster this week.
Subsea UK and Strathclyde Uni to host ‘oil and gas to renewables’ course next month
Trade body Subsea UK has teamed up with Strathclyde University to host a course on the technical and business aspects of the offshore renewables sector.
SSE Renewables to combine two wind farms to create ‘super project’
SSE Renewables is to combine two of its proposed North Sea wind farms in order to create one “super project”.
Grid connection charges in Scotland ‘must be reviewed as matter of urgency’
Grid connection charges are hampering the transmission of Scottish renewables across the UK, a panel of MPs has said.
COP26: ‘Last chance’ warning as UK climate change chief grilled on oil and gas, flights and rising temperatures
With less than two months to go before the world descends on Scotland for a major UN climate change conference, the summit’s president warned “the window is closing” on global targets.
Floating wind needs to ‘replicate’ Aberdeen oil and gas skillset, says renewables chief
Experience working in “harsh marine environments” means Aberdeen’s oil and gas industry acts as a good template for floating offshore wind.
BP workers complete epic 270 mile cycle to raise cash for Aberdeenshire charities
Dozens of current and former oil and gas workers have completed a gruelling cycle, over mountains and across rivers, in order to raise much needed cash for three charities.
UK Gov gives backing to Shetland maritime decarbonisation project
A half a million pound project to support Shetland’s maritime industry to transition to zero-carbon fuels has received government support.
FTSE avoids big drop as oil and copper prices rise
Indexes across Europe ended in the red again on Wednesday, although the FTSE 100 avoided a major drop thanks to rising oil and commodity prices.
Key UK power cable will be partly knocked out until March
A key UK power cable knocked out by a fire will stay partly offline until March, the National Grid Plc said, deepening the energy crisis threatening Britain as it heads into winter.
Calls for UK to ‘raise the ambition’ for floating wind at opening of industry event
A renewables leader has called on the UK to ‘raise the ambition’ for floating wind during the opening of an industry event in Aberdeen.
Developers celebrate ‘milestone’ after final turbine installed at Moray East
Developers of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm are celebrating after the final turbine at the project was successfully installed.