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.
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Lithuania’s Ignitis Group takes 5% stake in Moray West wind farm
Lithuanian state-controlled energy holding company Ignitis Group is to become a minority partner in the development of the Moray West offshore wind farm.
Green hydrogen costs fall, but not quite enough
The cost of electrolysers have fallen sharply over the last decade, but power-to-gas technologies will not be competitive with fossil-based hydrogen before 2030, panelists told a webinar hosted by CMS law firm.
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.
Moray East hands out £150k deal for portable toilets and showers
The developers of a major wind farm off Moray have awarded a £150,000 deal for toilets and washing stations to combat the spread of Covid-19.
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.
US says it has thwarted $6billion Russia-Germany Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
President Donald Trump’s top energy official said he’s confident that Russia won’t be able to complete the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea -- and signalled that the U.S. will press forward with its opposition to the project.
Equinor, Engie, EDPR among floating wind’s big investors up to 2025
A number of firms active in the Scottish energy sector will be amoung the biggest investors in floating offshore wind over the next five years, a new forecast has claimed.
Busy year ahead for key projects in the North Sea, Neptune boss says
A boss at Neptune Energy said 2020 was shaping up to be the private-equity-backed firm’s busiest year in the UK North Sea as activity ramps up around key projects.
WindFloat hits halfway point at ‘first’ Atlantic floating wind project
The Atlantic Ocean's first floating wind farm has reached its halfway point, according to a consortium of firms behind the project.
Quanta Fabricom strengthens team after management buyout
An engineering services firm, which recently underwent a management buyout, has strengthened its leadership team with six new appointments.
Exclusive: Moray East wind project announces £12m deal at Port of Nigg
A Highland energy boss last night hailed the agreement of a £12 million deal with a giant Moray Firth offshore wind project as "a real statement of confidence" in the Scottish renewables sector.
Work at major wind farm development unearths ancient tunnel
Work on a major north-east offshore wind farm has unearthed what is thought to be an Iron Age tunnel.
Mammoth north-east wind farm kicks off construction
A mammoth wind farm project set to bring a number of exciting business opportunities to the north-east begins construction today.
Engie and EDP Renewables aim for wind top spot with new business
EDP Renewables and Engie are aiming to become one of the world's biggest offshore wind players with the creation of a new business.
Neptune Energy rising to be a force in the North Sea
Just because a prized footballer hasn’t been put on the transfer list, it doesn’t mean a rival club can’t put in a cheeky bid.
Engie appoints new UK and Ireland chief
French energy firm Engie has named a new boss for the UK and Ireland.
BP, Shell and Engie among UK jobseekers’ most desired firms
Energy giants BP, Shell and French firm Engie are among the top 25 "most desired" employers identified by UK jobseekers, according to career site LinkedIn.
Fabricom Offshore Services reveals new identity following buyout
An energy services firm which was recently bought out by management has rebranded.
Moray East Windfarm announces £2.6bn project investment amid clutch of deals
Developers of a huge Moray Firth wind project have announced £2.6 billion of project finance investment alongside a clutch of big deals.
‘Rigorous’ approach keeping Neptune on track
Bosses at Neptune Energy said a "rigorous" approach to production management was helping the firm deliver "strong" results in 2018.
Moray East agrees “most powerful” turbine deal with MHI Vestas
Wind farm developer Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited has confirmed today that it signed a conditional contract with MHI Vestas Offshore Wind for the supply and installation of 100 turbines.
Total completes £1.1billion acquisition of Engie LNG assets
Energy giant Total has completed its £1.1billion acquisition of Engie’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) assets.
Engie ‘weighs offer’ for $8.5bn EDP Renovaveis
France’s Engie SA is among suitors considering a bid for the 7.3 billion-euro ($8.5 billion) renewables unit of EDP-Energias de Portugal SA, according to people with knowledge of the matter, adding a potential new twist to China Three Gorges Corp.’s pursuit of the company and its parent.
World’s most powerful turbines commissioned for Moray Firth wind farm
The world's most powerful offshore wind turbines were commissioned yesterday and are now fully confirmed for use on the 100 turbine Moray (East) Wind Farm development, due to begin construction in 2022.