North Sea operators expected to adopt hybrid working practices
A leading IT expert expects North Sea oil and gas operators to adopt a hybrid of traditional and new working practices post Covid-19.
Crown Estate Scotland launches £750,000 fund to drive green recovery in coastal communities
A new fund designed to support local regeneration and drive green recovery around Scotland’s coast post Covid-19 has been launched.
Innovative scarecrow system deployed to battle issue of seabird droppings offshore
An innovative scarecrow system could help tackle the foul issue of seabird droppings on offshore wind farms and platforms.
Final milestone for Shetland HVDC link complete following appointment of main contractors
Work to install a huge power link cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland is expected to get underway later this month after the main contractors were appointed.
Concerns around offshore maintenance backlog due to Covid-19 pandemic
Safety leaders have voiced concerns that a backlog of maintenance work may have built up offshore during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Production efficiency on UKCS hit Holy Grail of 80% for 2019
Oil and gas bosses have praised the industry’s “continuing efforts” after production efficiency on the UK Continental Shelf hit the Holy Grail of 80% last year.
Repsol Sinopec says remote working has ‘improved performance’
Bosses at Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) are looking to push on with remote working practices after seeing an “improvement in performance” during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Scottish Renewables report lays out positive impact of green developments on rural communities
The installation of a major undersea cable in the Highlands contributed an estimated £4.5 million to the local economy.
Saipem to downsize investment plans after losses of £644m
Saipem has confirmed it will “considerably” downsize its investment plans after posting pre-tax and interest losses of £644 million for the first half of this year.
Retaining start-ups in north-east will have “transformational” effect on jobs in energy industry
Encouraging start-up companies to remain in the north-east will have a "transformational" effect on jobs creation in the energy sector, according to an industry expert.
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.