North Sea decommissioning expansion facing ‘speed bumps’, report finds
The North Sea is unlikely to see rapid growth in decommissioning due to several "speed bumps" slowing the shut down of assets, according to analyst firm Wood Mackenzie.
Former BP chief Bernard Looney joins board of ADNOC subsidiary XRG
Former BP chief executive Bernard Looney has been appointed to the board of Abu Dhabi energy firm XRG in his first role in the energy sector since leaving the oil major.
Software pioneer harnesses AI to usher in new era for risk assessment
Salus Technical launches Copilots: an AI service designed to enhance safety standards via higher quality, more efficient and consistent risk assessments
Improve consenting process to meet wind power targets, report suggests
All levels of government need to improve capacity in the consenting process for wind projects, a report on the UK's clean power ambitions says.
Houston to host key hydrogen summit as industry faces new political landscape
The hydrogen industry in North America is entering a phase of unprecedented uncertainty.
Wind turbine maker cuts hundreds of jobs on Isle of Wight
Wind turbine maker Vestas (CPH:VWS) has said 600 workers at its Isle of Wight factory are at risk of redundancy.
Ineos and Harbour Energy Danish carbon storage project gets go ahead
INEOS and Harbour Energy make a final investment decision on Denmark's Greensand carbon storage facility.
Crown Estate announces £5m for UK offshore wind supply chain firms
The Crown Estate (TCE) has allocated nearly £5 million in funding to 13 British offshore wind supply chain firms advancing projects near the Celtic Sea.
Shell and Greenpeace settle lawsuit over Penguins North Sea protest
Shell and Greenpeace UK have agreed to settle a multimillion-dollar lawsuit brought by the oil major in response to activists boarding a vessel as part of a protest in 2023.
UK and US announce £40m joint nuclear fusion energy project
The UK and US governments will invest £40.5 million in a joint project aimed at commercialising nuclear fusion energy.
UK court dismisses case against Viaro over North Sea decom dispute
A UK court has dismissed a case against a subsidiary of North Sea oil producer Viaro Energy relating to decommissioning costs for the Brae field.
Charging Forward: Kintore pushes back against battery storage, Statkraft Thornton project progresses
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Invinity launches next generation Scottish-made grid battery
Battery storage manufacturer Invinity Energy Systems (AIM:IES) has launched its next-generation grid-scale flow battery for general sale.
North Sea operator Orcadian Energy acquires shares of HALO
North Sea operator Orcadian Energy (AIM:ORCA) has acquired the shares of HALO Offshore UK Ltd from the joint liquidators of Hague and London Oil plc (HALO).
Hartshead starts spending on North Sea project after budget ‘clarity’
North Sea operator Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR) is progressing the first phase of its Anning and Somerville after receiving "clarity" from the UK budget.
‘World first’ domestic hydrogen pipeline network completed in Scotland
UK gas distribution company SGN has completed a "world first" domestic hydrogen gas network in Levenmouth as part of its H100 Fife project.
Norway shelves plans for deep sea mining until at least 2026
The Norwegian government has shelved plans to issue deep sea mining licences in a deal to get its budget through the country's parliament.
The path to sustainable aviation fuel, overcoming investment and production barriers
As aviation seeks pathways to decarbonise, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as a critical solution, offering a "drop-in" option that can be integrated with existing jet engines and fuel infrastructure.
Harbour Energy looks to withdraw from UK carbon capture project
North Sea operator Harbour Energy (LON:HBR) is set to withdraw from its share of the Medway Hub Camelot carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
Glasgow subsea survey firm Sulmara secures £15m investment
Glasgow-headquartered subsea firm Sulmara has secured a £15 million investment from equity investor BGF.
Renewables body calls for more heat networks to decarbonise Scottish cities
Scotland needs to urgently change the way it heats its cities and towns to meet its decarbonisation targets, according to industry body Scottish Renewables.
Scotland well-placed to secure huge hydrogen opportunity
In the last few years, there has been global momentum around the development of international hydrogen markets, with countries across Europe – including Scotland - increasing both the scale and pace of the development of hydrogen production.
Hydrogen one of Scotland’s ‘greatest industrial opportunities’ since oil and gas, minister says
The emerging European hydrogen sector is one of Scotland's "greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas", according to the Scottish energy minister.
Unions demand action to prevent ‘corporate decapitation’ of Grangemouth
Trade unions have demanded action from Westminster and Holyrood to prevent the “industrial vandalism” and “corporate decapitation” of Grangemouth.
Hydropower body says potential to displace UK winter gas demand ‘still not recognised’
The potential for UK hydropower projects to displace winter gas demand is "still not recognised" by government, according to an industry body.