HSE serves notice against Stena Drilling over legionella risk
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to Stena Drilling relating to potential risks of legionella bacteria exposure on its Stena Don installation.
Norway delays bids for Utsira Nord offshore wind zone
The bid deadline for the Utsira Nord offshore wind zone has been delayed to 2024, while the deadline for Sørlige Nordsjø II has also been pushed back due to changes in the bidding criteria.
ESB takes over Wood stake in Lewis Wind Power partnership
Irish state-owned energy company ESB will partner with EDF Renewables to deliver the Stornoway wind farm on the Isle of Lewis.
Ocean Installer awarded Eirin gas field subsea tie-back contract
Norwegian firm Ocean Installer will complete a subsea tie-back of Eirin gas field after securing a contract from Equinor.
Shell CEO reassures staff he believes in climate action
Shell Plc (LON: SHEL) chief executive officer Wael Sawan told the company’s staff that he “believes in urgent climate action,” despite shifting focus toward its core oil and gas businesses.
Aberdeen-based OSSO secures new Saudi partnership, doubles Mid East revenue
Aberdeen-based oilfield equipment specialist OSSO will form a new partnership with a Saudi company after it more than doubled its revenues in the Middle East.
Harmony Energy powers up battery energy storage system in Scotland
Harmony Energy has powered up two battery energy storage systems (BESS), including its Little Raith project in Scotland.
Aberdeen’s Centurion Group revenue soars to record £550m
Revenue at Aberdeen-based energy services firm Centurion Group more than doubled to almost £550 million last year.
Supply chain and skilled labour top concerns for global wind industry
A new report has found supply chain issues, skilled labour shortages and turbine reliability are among the top concerns of the global wind industry.
Net Zero Success Hangs on Rapid Power Grid Build-Out, IEA Says
Investment in the world’s electricity grids must double to more than $600 billion a year if nations are going to meet their climate targets and maintain energy security.
Unite union and Petrofac end pay dispute over ‘clawback’ policy
The union representing around 85 offshore workers employed by Petrofac (LON: PFC) has announced an end to a pay dispute centred on 'clawback' entitlements.
Award nominees announced for 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards
Scottish Renewables has announced the shortlisted nominees for the 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards, set to be held on November 30 in Edinburgh.
New HyNet partnership aiming to tackle green skills gap
Industrial decarbonisation project HyNet has partnered with a local talent development initiative to address the region’s green skills gap.
Fife based Oceaneering workers balloted on strike action after pay offer rejected
Around 90 union members working for Oceaneering in Fife will vote on taking strike action after rejecting a pay offer.
Aberdeen’s OEG raises $140m for rapid renewables expansion
OEG chief executive officer John Heiton said the company is targeting up to 12 acquisitions in the offshore wind sector.
Decarbonisation conference lauds progress, but warns UK could soon ‘lag behind’ global leaders
Over 200 energy industry leaders gathered in Aberdeen today as Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) held its first ever decarbonisation conference.
Fitness company targets unique challenges faced by offshore workers
New fitness company Offshore Fitness is aiming to help industry workers overcome the challenges they face staying active on the job.
Exclusive: Three60 Energy acquires Pryme Group and Flexlife to create £200m revenue business
Aberdeen-based energy services firm Three60 Energy has announced it will acquire fellow Scottish firms Pryme Group and Flexlife, creating a £200 million revenue business.
Aker BP to pioneer DeepOcean-operated unmanned surface vessel
Aberdeen-based ocean services provider DeepOcean and Norwegian oil firm Aker BP will pioneer the use of an unmanned surface vessel (USV) for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and survey work.
Statkraft CEO to step down after 14 years leading Norwegian renewable energy company
The chief executive officer of Norwegian renewable energy company Statkraft has stepped down after 14 years in the position.
Oil price rise reflects “uncertainty” over Israel-Palestine situation
Oil prices have risen due to "increased uncertainty" over how the situation in Israel and Palestine could disrupt output from the Middle East.
Forth Ports targets net zero through Fife floating offshore wind hub
Forth Ports Group has outlined plans for an integrated floating offshore wind facility (FLOW) at the Port of Burntisland in Fife.
From ‘angry and frustrated’ to ‘sense at last’: Shetlanders react to Rosebank oil field off their coast
Shetland has a long history of involvement in the North Sea oil and gas industry, and now the Rosebank oil field looks set to continue that history for decades to come.
SSE Renewables wind farm ruffles feathers of 400-year-old bird hunt
SSE Renewables has caused a stir in the Outer Hebrides after the company discussed limiting a 400-year-old traditional bird hunt to compensate for the effects of a wind farm.
Global Energy Group secures preassembly support contract for Moray West wind farm
Global Energy Group (GEG) has secured a preassembly support contract for the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm being developed by Ocean Winds.