UK has ‘gone backwards’ on energy transition since COP26, says outgoing NZTC boss
The outgoing chief executive of the Net Zero Technology Centre has blamed political infighting for a lack of recent progress on the energy transition.
Colette Cohen
Change at the top for NZTC as Colette Cohen announces plans to step down
Energy transition pioneer Colette Cohen is to step down as chief executive of the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) after nearly seven years at the helm.
Pace of energy transition still falling short
The UK and global energy markets have gone through another turbulent year. In one breath we celebrated emerging from the pandemic, in another we witnessed Russia invade Ukraine with devastating impact on the Ukrainian people.
Former ScotGov economics chief joins NZTC board
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has announced the appointment of former Scottish Government director-general for economy Liz Ditchburn to its board.
NZTC launches new services to help businesses reach net zero
Aberdeen’s Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has launched a new suite of commercial services aimed at helping energy businesses decarbonise.
Colette Cohen: Making the future with a just transition
As the UK battles energy security, soaring energy prices and a cost-of-living crisis with inflation rising at its fastest rate for 40 years, the challenge of a just transition has never been more imperative.
Sian Lloyd Rees joins board at NZTC
Industry stalwart Sian Lloyd Rees has joined the board of the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC).
NZTC boss Colette Cohen appointed chair of unmanned aviation firm Flylogix
Colette Cohen, the CEO of the Net Zero Technology Centre, is to become the chair of unmanned aviation firm Flylogix.
Ex-BP UK head Peter Mather joins NZTC board
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has announced the appointment of Peter Mather to its board as a senior independent director.
Up to 30 new jobs as isol8 expands Aberdeen facility with £150K investment
Oilfield technology specialist isol8 has opened a new £150,000 manufacturing base in Aberdeen, with plans to add dozens of jobs to its headcount.
NZTC announces fourth round of TechX start-ups
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has announced the twelve clean energy technology start-ups selected for the fourth cohort of the award-winning TechX Accelerator Programme.
AFBE-UK Scotland awards to be held in Aberdeen next month
Hundreds of people are to gather in Aberdeen next month to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the energy industry.
Blue hydrogen key to forming UK’s ‘hydrogen backbone’, says OGTC boss
Blue hydrogen will be fundamental in kick starting the establishment of a “hydrogen economy” in the UK, an industry expert has said.
OGTC drops ‘oil and gas’ from name in soft rebrand
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre has given itself a soft rebrand as simply “OGTC”, dropping hydrocarbons from the title.
AFBE-UK Scotland Diversity and Inclusion Awards shortlist announced
BP, Baker Hughes and Spirit Energy are among those that have made the shortlist for AFBE-UK Scotland's 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
North Sea net zero transition will cost £430billion, says OGTC – Wood Mackenzie report
Positioning the UK North Sea for a net zero future will cost more than £430billion, according to a new report from the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) and consultancy Wood Mackenzie.
Let’s seize chance to turn North Sea into integrated energy zone
The coronavirus pandemic, together with a global collapse in oil price, has seen the offshore industry experience hugely turbulent times during the first half of 2020.
Shetland Energy Hub aims for hundreds of jobs and to make giant oilfields ‘net zero by 2030’
Ambitious plans for a new Energy Hub have been unveiled with hopes for hundreds of jobs and to make giant oil and gas fields in the West of Shetland "net zero by 2030”.
OGTC names entrepreneur Martin Gilbert as chair at ‘crucial’ time
Entrepreneur Martin Gilbert has been appointed chairman of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) at a “pivotal time” for the energy industry.
Top North Sea women awarded New Year Honour gongs
Two women who climbed the ranks to sit at the very pinnacle of their chosen careers have been made OBEs.
Opportunity to ‘reimagine’ North Sea for net zero says OGTC chief
The biggest change I have seen in 2019 is the move by the oil and gas industry towards a net zero future. There have been many factors that have influenced this change, from the social public push through to the active and engaged conversation the industry has been having around Roadmap 2035 (what we will look like in 2035).
‘Difficult times ahead’ – OGTC chief on digital transition
The chief executive of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) has forecasted “some difficult times ahead” as the industry embraces digital innovations.
OGTC up to £130million co-invested to date in tech projects
The Oil and Gas Technology (OGTC) has hailed “significant progress” with more than £130million co-invested to date along with the industry.
New £50million centre to help cut North Sea emissions to net zero
A £50million centre aimed at making the UK North Sea the world’s first decarbonised oil and gas region is to be created in Aberdeen.
OGTC working to ‘debunk’ idea of industry reluctance on tech adoption
Since opening two-and-a-half years ago, the boss of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) believes it has come some way to “debunk” the concept the UK industry is reluctant to try new ideas.