GB Energy shouldn’t be sold as ‘saviour’ to oil and gas industry, says union chief
GB Energy won't create enough new green jobs at scale to replace those potentially being lost in oil and gas, a union boss has claimed.
New Ofgem rules aim to unlock £4bn of grid investment
Ofgem will grant the UK’s electricity transmission owners with early access to almost £4 billion of grid investment for equipment and services.
GB Energy advertises for Aberdeen-based chief executive with £350,000 salary
GB Energy has started a new search for a chief executive to be based at its Aberdeen headquarters.
Project Willow could create 800 jobs at Grangemouth
A series of clean energy projects at the Grangemouth refinery could create around 800 jobs over the next 15 years, according to the Project Willow summary.
Work advances on facility to support Celtic Sea floating offshore wind expansion
Work on a facility to support the expansion of floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea is “well underway” at Falmouth Docks in Cornwall, according to a mid-March update from Cornwall Council.
Triton FPSO restart pushed back until May
Serica Energy has said that it expects production from the Triton floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel will not recommence until at least May.
Hunting reveals job cuts following $17m buyout
Precision engineering group Hunting is making changes in a bid to restore profitability to its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business and adapt to challenges in the market.
Domestic oil and gas needed to drive supply chain through energy transition
The UK must prioritise domestic oil and gas production over imports of LNG to maintain revenues for its energy supply chain as it navigates the energy transition.
Kent to reduce emissions at Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire
Engineering services group Kent has been hired to upgrade the Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire, UK.
OEG Energy Group opens Edinburgh office
OEG Energy Group (OEG) has opened an office in Edinburgh as it aims to strengthen its position in the UK renewables sector.
Energy firm creates 30 Aberdeen jobs after £3m contract wins
An Inverness energy firm has won £3 million worth of contracts since opening its new Aberdeen division four months ago.
Meeting UK net zero targets “impossible,” Badenoch warns
Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has warned that it is "impossible" for the UK to meet its net zero targets by 2050, a sign of a crumbling political consensus on clean energy goals.
Government body awards £500,000 to train workforce for Teesside energy projects
Nearly half a million pounds of funding has been allocated to increase workforce training on Teesside, as the region presses ahead with new energy projects.
Exclusive: GB Energy to narrow down investment list over next six months
GB Energy interim chief executive Dan McGrail aims to have a clear list of investment opportunities by the end of his six-month secondment at the planned state-owned energy company.
Peterhead’s Acorn CCS key to unlocking future of Grangemouth
Grangemouth will need the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development to go ahead to take full advantage of the upcoming £13 billion Project Willow plan.
Power Moves: Big changes at Clarke Energy and more
Jamie Clarke and Peter Holliday of Clarke Energy will be stepping down as CEO and chief financial officer, respectively.
BP seeking partner for Lightsource BP with bids due in June
Media reports have said that oil supermajor BP aims to sell 50% of its solar unit Lightsource BP this summer.
National Grid awards contracts under £59bn HVDC ‘great grid upgrade’
National Grid has awarded deals to multiple companies under two parts of a £59bn high voltage direct current (HVDC) supply chain framework.
Celtic Freeport officially launches in bid to bring investment to Southwest Wales
The Celtic Freeport, spanning the ports at Milford Haven and Port Talbot in Southwest Wales, was officially launched on 13 March.
Aberdeen’s Peterson Energy Logistics strikes support deal with Spirit Energy
Aberdeen-based Peterson Energy Logistics has been brought on to support Spirit Energy’s operations across the North Sea and East Irish Sea.
Serica Energy makes share filing in wake of EnQuest takeover bid
EnQuest’s proposed takeover of North Sea rival Serica Energy has potentially come closer as Serica files papers under the UK takeover code.
North Sea collisions: Safety watchdog warns of vessels hitting energy assets
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned of a rise in the number of collision incidents between attendant vessels and energy structures.
West of Orkney wind farm secures Highland Council offshore approval
The Highland Council has given its approval to the offshore application for the 2GW West of Orkney wind farm.
Decarbonising Scotland means an industrial transformation over energy transition
Scotland and the UK’s decarbonisation strategy needs to extend beyond the energy industry to become a full-scale industrial transformation.
Humber Renewables Awards judges assemble ahead of deadline
Former Humber Renewables champion Kurt Christensen will chair the judging panel for the 2025 Humber Renewables Awards in May.