Power Moves: Amplus Energy’s new facilities manager
Steve Thomson has joined Amplus Energy as its facilities and modifications manager within Aberdeen.
Energy Transition
Biomass power generators could be ‘marking own homework on sustainability’
Companies that burn wood pellets for energy may be "marking their own homework on sustainability", an influential cross-party committee has warned.
Energy sector and industrial firms react to £2bn HyNet carbon capture confirmation
While the energy sector welcomed confirmation of HyNet, the backers of the Acorn CCS project warned Scotland must not be "left behind".
National Grid application for Kent-Suffolk grid connection accepted
National Grid’s 2GW Sea Link grid connection has had its consent application accepted by the Planning Inspectorate.
Glen Earrach submits pumped hydro plans as poll reveals Highlanders support Loch Ness development
The developers behind plans for the 2 GW Glen Earrach pumped storage hydro (PSH) project have submitted a planning application to the Scottish government.
Controversial plans for Kintore hydrogen plant backed by council despite local protests
Councillors had called for the project to be scrapped last month over fears the area was becoming too industrialised.
Grangemouth a ‘good example of transition done badly’ – Shanks
The closure of Scotland’s last oil refinery at Grangemouth is a "really good example of a transition done badly”, the UK energy minister has admitted.
Miliband touts low-carbon power as ‘solution’ to energy security
Low-carbon power can play a “critical role” in delivering energy security around the world, according to UK energy secretary Ed Miliband.
Decarbonise North Sea ‘damn hard and damn fast’
The UK needs to focus on decarbonising the North Sea energy industry “damn hard and damn fast”.
UK government and Eni reach financial close on Liverpool Bay HyNet carbon capture plans
The UK government and Italian energy firm Eni have signed a deal for financial support for its Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
Planning reforms to deliver clean energy projects ‘at least a year faster’
The UK government says clean energy projects and other major infrastructure will be delivered "at least a year faster" on average under accelerated planning reforms.
AI could offset energy demand by cutting industry consumption, says Minister
Power-hungry AI data centres could more than offset their energy demands with the technology being used to drive down consumption across other industries, a science minister has said.
Moray wind farm will help UK off ‘fossil fuel rollercoaster’, says Miliband
A Scottish wind farm hoped to power up to 1.3 million homes will help the UK in "getting off the fossil fuel rollercoaster", Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said ahead of it being switched on.
GB Energy receives £300m for offshore wind supply chains
GB Energy will receive £300 million of funding to invest in domestic supply chains for the UK’s offshore wind sector.
Cerulean Winds moving towards submitting key Aspen document
Cerulean Winds has moved toward submitting the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for its 1GW Aspen floating offshore wind farm.
Aberdeen MP calls for support for North Sea oil and gas workers
Calls have been made for the UK government to provide transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers by a north-east Scotland MP.
Energy UK urges Labour government to ‘unleash the potential of nuclear energy’
Trade body Energy UK is urging the government to "seize the moment and unleash the potential of nuclear energy" as part of efforts to decarbonise the country's electricity.
Renewables slave labour warning as Ed Miliband seeks ban on Chinese materials
The renewables sector is rife with Chinese slave labour, campaigners have warned, amid reports Ed Miliband wants to prevent solar panels from China being used by a new state energy company.
Speyside residents raise concerns over Storegga green hydrogen plans
Storegga's Speyside hydrogen project could create 100 new jobs and is being supported from a £3.1m grant from the Scottish Government
Crown Estate offers seabed for Moray Firth floating wind storage site
A floating wind foundation site has been granted to Offshore Solutions Group (OSG) by Crown Estate Scotland (CES) under a new deal.
Heat pumps to be sold with ‘smart’ function under plans to save households money
Heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers will have to be sold with smart functionality under plans to help customers make use of cheaper energy tariffs, the Government has announced.
Charging Forward: Eku Energy acquires Bluestone’s UK battery storage portfolio, and more
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Scotland-Northern Ireland interconnector backer bought by TAQA
Abu Dhabi state owned oil firm TAQA has acquired a UK company working on a proposed interconnector cable between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Skyscanner boss and Ian Wood’s son pledge £1.5m to Scottish energy recruitment app
A Scottish app, dubbed the "Skyscanner of energy recruitment", has secured £1.5 million ($1.9m) of investment from private backers.
Ministers failing to make progress on cutting emissions, watchdog’s chief warns
The Scottish Government is failing to make urgent progress to meet its goals on reducing emissions, an environmental watchdog has said.