Labour backs nuclear for Scotland
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said 'I don't see why we shouldn't have nuclear in Scotland'.
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EVOL X Women in New Energy, featuring STATS Group
Tune in to hear how attending Women in New Energy event last year gave this executive the kick start she needed.
Minister ‘hopeful’ for ‘positive’ announcement on Grangemouth soon
Over 80 potential investors have shown interest in the site, Michael Shanks said.
Government funding and the HyNet North West opportunity
Despite setbacks elsewhere, the North West's hydrogen infrastructure is gaining momentum as HyNet and EET prepare large-scale blue hydrogen production.
Power Moves: Serica adds two C-suite execs and more
Who're the biggest new appointments across the UK's energy industry this week?
UK government backs Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport business case
The Treasury spending review provides certainty for Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and Aberdeen's Energy Transition Zone.
Government pledges £200m for Peterhead Acorn CCS
Following spending review commitment to CCS, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced next stage for St Fergus gas plant in Aberdeenshire.
GB Energy budget to fund £2.5bn nuclear SMR programme
Rolls-Royce SMR programme will take up around 30% of the initial £8.3bn GB Energy budget.
If not the North Sea, where? – Part 2
Alternative oil investment locations are all in the mix for those looking beyond the challenges of the UK and a challenging local environment.
Spending review boosts North West nuclear, hydrogen and carbon capture
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined extra funding for energy projects in North West England.
Edinburgh’s Gravitricity gets fresh funding for hydrogen storage tech
Working with National Gas, the company aims to create a working demonstration by 2026.
Bureau Veritas to host round table on June 26
As the UK offshore industry faces mounting operational and financial pressures, the ability to maintain robust safety systems is fundamental to preventing major accident hazards (MAHs) and protecting both people and the environment.
‘Bittersweet’ progress as majority of energy company boards fail women
Energy companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are a third more likely to deliver above-average profitability, according to a new report by consultancy Bain & Co.
Gillian Martin appointed Scottish energy secretary in SNP cabinet reshuffle
Martin takes on permanent energy position after filling in during Màiri McAllan's maternity leave.
Uniper to build East Ayrshire wind farm
Construction on the seven-turbine project is set to begin in 2027.
Lack of Acorn CCS funding details ‘glaring omission’ from spending review
The UK government announced support for Acorn CCS but said a final investment descion will be "subject to project readiness and affordability".
Major carbon capture and storage projects in Scotland and the Humber secure backing
The Acorn and Viking CCS projects are set to progress further after Labour confirmed funding support in its spending review.
Veri Energy says UK’s ‘team of talented engineers is reducing’
Skills woes continue in the UK as energy transition projects aren’t delivered fast enough, as engineering talent leaves the UK.
Ministers should apologise to oil and gas workers who have lost jobs, Tories say
The Government should apologise to oil and gas workers who have lost their jobs since Labour came to power, the Conservatives have said.
Floating wind first for Aberdeen-based Fennex technology
BlueFloat Energy Nadara Partnership is the first wind developer to adopt Fennex' WindSafe AI-powered platform.
Aberdeenshire businesswoman’s journey from kitchen porter to running £5m engineering firm
Tracy Clark and husband Ian started ITC Hydraulics with just a van and £2,700 of savings.
Foreign or domestic: Does the origin of oil and gas matter?
The economic and energy security benefits of maximising North Sea oil and gas production are clear, and it would aid a ‘just transition’ for the communities dependent on the sector. But would minimising UK oil and gas deliver an environmental benefit globally that supersedes UK-first arguments?
UK government to explore nuclear and energy projects at Moorside site in Cumbria
Energy minister Michael Shanks directs the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Cumberland Council to explore the potential for nuclear and clean energy development on the land at Moorside.
Charging Forward: Root-Power unveils long duration cap and floor bid, and more
Glen Earrach Energy, EnergyPathways, Wärtsilä, EDF, and Anesco all feature as Energy Voice takes a look at the latest updates in UK energy storage.
Aquaterra Energy secures ‘landmark’ contracts for Teesside carbon capture project
North Sea operators BP and Equinor are progressing the Northern Endurance Partnership in partnership with the East Coast Cluster.