Onshore wind sector logged 134 injury incidents in 2021, new figures show
More than 100 injuries were recorded in the UK onshore wind sector last year, according to new figures.
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Flagship annual dinner of the Energy Institute returns to Marcliffe after two year break
A popular energy industry event is making its return to the north-east calendar following the pandemic.
From languages to engineering – we need all the skills available to tackle the energy transition
I remember at school, saying to my friends that once I finished university, I wasn’t planning on studying again – how wrong I was! Fast forward almost a decade later and I’ve completed two degrees, night classes in Chinese and Russian and taken several industry courses.
Time to get tickets as Kyte to open International Energy Week Dinner
Rachel Kyte CMG, Dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University, former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, and CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, will be speaking as guest of honour at the International Energy Week Dinner.
Vattenfall director takes helm at offshore wind safety body
The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation (G+) has today announced Jakob Nielsen as its new chairman.
International Energy Week: Leading a new era
Convened by the Energy Institute’s sector experts, International Energy Week 2022 will be the energy industry’s first global meeting to assess the outcomes of COP26 alongside the continuing recovery of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aberdeen students’ CCS, subsea and solar studies win Energy Institute awards
The Energy Institute (EI) recently hosted its annual competition, recognising Aberdeen’s best MSc students for studies exploring elements of carbon capture, solar and subsea engineering.
‘We are as passionate about the climate challenge as Extinction Rebellion’ – Young energy professionals to premiere film at COP26
“We are as passionate about the climate challenge as Extinction Rebellion and people that protest from the outside. It’s the fire that gets us up in the morning to do the job we do.”
Young energy professionals voyage across Scotland to showcase net zero initiatives ahead of COP26
Several young energy professionals have undertaken a voyage across Scotland to spotlight the country’s net zero offerings.
Targets won’t make net zero happen, skilled people will: Energy Institute
With Energy Institute members having their say this week in the annual Energy Barometer, and the Government’s Green Jobs Task Force publishing its recommendations, EI President Steve Holliday FREng FEI welcomes fresh focus on the net zero skills issue…
Energy Institute in skills warning that net zero could leave workers ‘stranded’
The Energy Institute has said the majority of UK workers plan to train for net zero in the coming year, but concerns persist on cost, timing, and availability of courses.
More than 500 safety incidents reported for UK onshore wind farms in 2020
More than 500 incidents were reported for onshore wind farms in the UK in 2020, according to an inaugural safety report.
Energy Institute appoints two industry chiefs to top team
The Energy Institute (EI) has announced two new appointments to its top team.
EI young professionals network celebrates decade supporting future energy leaders
The Energy Institute (EI) Aberdeen Young Professionals Network (YPN), a networking group which develops the skills and energy sector knowledge of those in the early stages of their careers, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in May.
Energy Institute appoints BP veteran as new CEO
The Energy Institute has announced that a renewable energy boss at BP will become its new CEO.
IP Week 2021: From crisis to low carbon opportunity
This coming decade will be defined by three historic, global challenges: building a resilient recovery from the devastating Covid-19 pandemic; achieving the UN goal of universal access to energy for all populations; and charting an ambitious course - at COP26 and beyond - for tackling the threat we all face from the climate emergency.
Energy Institute CEO Kingham to leave group for new role at BP
The CEO of the Energy Institute, Louise Kingham, has announced she will leave the organisation for a new role at BP.
Time is running out – the energy sector’s Generation 2050 speak up
With COP26 less than a year away, an intergenerational climate emergency requires intergenerational action. We have over 1,000 young energy experts that can help shape the climate debate, writes the Energy Institute’s Sinead Obeng AMEI
Generation 2050 manifesto serves as ‘fresh wake up call’ for energy bosses
Energy bosses have been served a “fresh wake up call” that the sector needs to accelerate progress to tackle climate change in order to attract top talent.
OGA defends BP-Aberdeen scheme against ‘PR Coup’ accusation
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has defended the BP – Aberdeen net zero partnership against a claim it may be a “PR coup”.
BP, Wood, Subsea 7 among new additions to gender diversity coalition
Energy firms BP, Wood and Subsea 7 are among six new companies joining a coalition to improve gender diversity and inclusion across the industry.
Energy Institute: Where does oil and gas fit a net zero world?
In this month's issue of Petroleum Review, the Energy Institute (EI) examines the transition towards net zero through the eyes of energy professionals, with a particular focus on the oil and gas sector.
‘More ambitious policies are needed and fast’ on net zero, says Energy Institute CEO
This year’s Energy Barometer survey prescribes rapid change to avert future shocks to the UK economy and build moral authority for COP26, says Energy Institute Chief Executive Louise Kingham OBE FEI
Energy Institute: UK is ‘way off track’ for net zero by 2050
Britain is “way off track” from meeting its 2050 net zero target, according to the Energy Institute.
North Sea can show ‘resilience’ amid 25-year low for oil demand, says academic
An Aberdeen energy expert has said the North Sea has an opportunity to demonstrate its “resilience” as global oil demand reaches a 25-year low.