Government energy fund saves just 120 jobs despite £43m spent in two years
The Scottish government's Just Transition Fund has attracted criticism over its effectiveness.
Energy Transition
‘Shovel-ready’ renewables prioritised as grid connections queue gets shake-up
The NESO plan will see clean energy projects that can be up and running by 2030 prioritised.
Dan McGrail to be permanent CEO of GB Energy
McGrail was originally on secondment from RenewableUK for six months.
‘We can’t wait’ for NESO clean energy plans, SSEN warns
Grid reform and the strategic spatial energy plan urgently needed to deliver clean power in 2030 and beyond.
Copper wiring worth ‘tens of thousands of pounds’ stolen from Aberdeenshire wind farms
Thieves broke into turbines at Stonehaven and Laurencekirk farms.
National Wealth Fund to put £28m into Spirit Energy and Peak Cluster carbon capture project
Peak Cluster carbon capture plans involve North West cement and lime producers and Spirit Energy's Morecambe Net Zero project.
Step change for fossil fuels to clean energy
Consensus growing over need to hit net zero but best way forward remains unclear.
Baker Hughes to become a ‘tier 2 or tier 3’ energy transition contractor
The US giant sees its role in the energy transition changing.
Decarbonisation through innovation: ‘We really think this is a damn good idea’
“If you make it mandatory, everybody has to do it, irrespective."
Swiss firm Rosenxt confirms Beam acquisition
Rosenxt said the "strategic move" will enhance its subsea capabilities.
Aberdeen wave power pioneer’s hopes to build $1 billion business
Ash Penley invested £100,000 of her own savings to start her clean energy business.
BP and EnBW Mona offshore wind project gets approval
The 1.5 GW Irish Sea offshore wind farm has secured planning consent.
Let’s be clear about the value of the North Sea
Offshore Energies UK boss responds to minister's claims there's no difference between oil and gas imports and domestic North Sea production.
Power Moves: New chief operating officer for 3t
Big appointments from Centurion Group, WSP, and more in this week's Power Moves!
AFC forges ammonia cracking joint venture with ICL
The joint venture aims to produce low-cost hydrogen from ammonia with no government subsidies.
UK targets ‘easiest and cheapest’ wind farms for England
DESNZ has set out how it aims to produce 27-29GW of onshore wind by 2030.
Xlinks withdraws application for Morocco-UK power link
After being rejected for a CfD, Xlinks is looking to redesign the project.
Teesworks local council drops net-zero pledge
The authority’s corporate plan, published five years ago, named tackling climate change as its main priority.
Collapse of subsea tech firm Beam leaves creditors £50m out of pocket
Administrators confirm proposed dissolution of Beam, with its assets set to be bought by a Swiss competitor.
GMB Scotland strikes recognition deal with XLCC for Ayrshire cable factory
The deal aims to pave the way for collective bargaining as potentially 1,200 jobs are added at the site.
‘Certain inevitability’ to Grangemouth closure when Labour won power – minister
UK energy minister Michael Shanks said the government is "not in the business of nationalising failing businesses".
North Star invests £110m in offshore wind vessels in 2024
The company aims to spend £400m to transitions to a net zero fleet by 2045.
GB Energy says solar will be ‘critical’ to clean power 2030
The state-backed energy company is “very keen” to explore opportunities to invest in solar power in the UK.
UK Oil & Gas sells up oil for hydrogen
Firm sells two UK onshore petroleum licences for £400,000 to fund hydrogen storage schemes.
MDL lands quayside at Peterhead Port
The £12m investment will deliver 'epicentre' of services and storage for North Sea offshore wind and decommissioning.