SBM ups dividend after job cuts
SBM Offshore had a tough year, increasing its dividend by 10%, while cutting around 600 jobs.
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British Hinkley Point nuclear plant delayed with higher costs
Electricite de France SA said the completion of its flagship British nuclear plant project will be delayed at least six months and cost about 500 million pounds ($687 million) more than previously planned because of the coronavirus pandemic.
UK needs a clear strategy before green hydrogen energy can take off
A clear green hydrogen energy strategy is necessary if energy companies are to commit to investing in UK green hydrogen projects.
France says ‘non’ to Engie’s US LNG plans
The French government is delaying plans for Engie to secure a deal to import US LNG, citing concerns over emissions.
Latin America’s renewable energy capacity set to skyrocket to 123 GW by 2025
Latin America is emerging as a green powerhouse, with some of the strongest renewable capacity growth expected globally in the coming years.
Former BiFab workers call DF Barnes takeover ‘a disaster’ for Arnish yard
A group of former Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) workers have branded the firm's takeover by a Canadian manufacturer a 'disaster' for the Isle of Lewis.
Bilfinger to create 350 UK jobs with £350m Hinkley Point C contracts
German industrial services giant Bilfinger has won two contracts worth £350million for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, creating 350 jobs in the UK.
Communities celebrate £4m wind farm boost
Communities on Speyside are celebrating a £4 million cash boost following a two-year battle with an energy giant over fears they were being short-changed.
Wildlife groups criticise plans for new nuclear power station
Wildlife groups have criticised plans to build a new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast, warning it could harm important nature in the area.
Belgium’s nuclear power gamble
Belgium plans to switch off its last nuclear reactors by 2025, an ambitious move that will require significant investments in gas-fired power and renewables.
Abu Dhabi in talks With EDF, Jinko to install huge solar farm
A pairing of Electricite de France’s renewables arm and China’s Jinko Solar is the lead bidder to build a solar farm larger than 4,200 soccer pitches that would supply power at what could be record-low prices.
German oil refinery to convert unused wind into fuels
An oil refinery in northern Germany wants to turn excess wind power into green hydrogen to replace natural gas and produce synthetic fuels for aviation.
EDF Highland wind farm to redirect community cash towards Covid-19 response
A Highland onshore wind farm operated by EDF Renewables are set to redirect local community funding towards the coronavirus pandemic response.
Workforce to be reduced by ‘more than half’ at EDF Hinkley nuclear plant
The workforce constructing the new Hinkley nuclear power station is to be reduced by more than half to around 2,000 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
EDF reports profit jump thanks to offloading stake in Scottish wind project
French energy firm EDF has announced a rise in operating profit in 2019 thanks, in part, to the sale of 50% of its Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Scottish offshore wind farm project.
Further jobs to go at BiFab as speculation mounts of delay to NnG project
Further jobs are set to go at Fife-based manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) as it emerged that a potential life-saving wind farm contract for the firm could be delayed.
Challenger brands dominate Which? energy supplier survey
Challenger brands to Britain's biggest energy firms have cemented their place at the top of the rankings in an annual customer satisfaction survey.
EDF brings in ‘walking’ jack-up barge for North Sea wind survey work
French energy firm EDF Renewables has announced it has brought in a 'walking jack-up barge' to do North Sea survey work on its planned Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm.
EDF to build ‘mystery’ Scottish wind farm as part of new Tesco power deal
EDF Renewables has announced today that it will build a "mystery" wind farm in Scotland as part of a new multi-million deal with supermarket giant Tesco to provide power in the UK.
EDF to take on customers of collapsed energy firm Toto
The energy supply and credit balances of the 134,000 customers of now-defunct Toto Energy will remain unaffected after the industry regulator appointed EDF Energy to take them on.
Limited future for nuclear if Labour gets into power
Nuclear energy may have a limited future in the UK if the Labour party gets into power.
Significant concerted action needed to address gender imbalance
The energy sector gender pay gap (GPG) remained relatively high last year thanks in part to the traditionally male-dominated oil and gas sector – but the changing nature of employment could offer the chance to change that.
UK Government net zero plan ‘negligent at best, vindictive at worst’, union boss claims
The UK Government's net zero plan is "negligent at best, vindictive and cruel at its worst", according to the boss of one of the UK's biggest trade unions.
Lack of welders threatens Johnson’s UK nuclear renaissance
Britain’s plan to revitalize its aging nuclear energy infrastructure is likely to take a hit if Brexit jeopardizes a crucial supply of welders.
Crunch talks held to secure lifeline BiFab contract
Crunch talks have been held in the hope of securing a major Scottish wind farm project for Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab).