Westwood Global – Price of Direct Air Capture could make it a ‘non-starter’
An emissions busting technology that is being backed by several large oil and gas firms could be a “non-starter” in the short term, according to researchers.
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OGTC partners with consortium to deliver cost effective Direct Air Capture technology
OGTC has partnered with a consortium to deliver a sustainable membrane absorption and regeneration technology for direct air capture (SMART-DAC).
Offshore energy robotics researcher ORCA Hub secures £2.5m funding boost
A consortium researching how robots could make offshore infrastructure inspection and repair safer has received a £2.5 million cash injection from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).
Report busts ‘95% myth’ on amount of recycled material from North Sea decom
The amount of materials being recycled from UK North Sea oil platforms is far lower than previously thought, according to a new report.
University’s robot ‘dog’ to make oil platforms inspections safer
A four-legged robot "dog" is helping scientists in Scotland research how the machines can help people working in hazardous environments such as oil platforms and refineries.
IOG joins forces with Heriot-Watt Uni to study CCS potential of its licence areas
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) is joining forces with Heriot-Watt University to study the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in its southern North Sea licence areas.
Scottish uni developing robots for bomb disposal and nuclear decommissioning
A Scottish university will help create robotic technologies for bomb disposal and nuclear decommissioning jobs, taking humans out of harm’s way.
Oil-eating bacteria ‘primed and ready’ to deal with North Sea blowouts
An underwater observatory between Shetland and Faroe has found an abundance of hydrocarbon-eating bacteria that could help deal with future oil spills.
New technology lets oil workers text and talk to offshore robots
New technology will enable offshore workers to talk to and text robots working around oil and gas platforms.
Green energy key to restoring economy post-pandemic
Investment in green-energy projects is crucial to Scotland’s economic recovery post COVID-19.
Orkney to get attractive local energy tariff through £28.5m scheme
An “attractive local energy tariff” is to be launched in Orkney this year after a £28.5 million “world first” scheme to maximise the benefits of the islands’ renewable power production for residents was given the go-ahead for its next stage of development.
Exclusive: Figures show ‘resurgence’ for oil and gas university courses in Aberdeen following downturn
University chiefs have hailed a “resurgence” in applications to oil and gas courses in Aberdeen following a sharp drop during the downturn.
Scottish researchers win £12m CCUS funding from European pot
Scottish researchers working in the Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) sector have scooped more than £12 million from a European Union funding pot.
Fish-inspired technology could save up to £50K on seabed scans
Aberdeen-headquartered Hydro Group has completed trials of a new technology which could save tens of thousands of pounds on costs of scanning the seabed.
Pipeline coating study could lead to £500k boost for Crondall
A new pipeline coatings study could save operators 25%, unlock more marginal fields, and eventually generate £500,000 for one of the organisations behind the research.
Former North Sea oil worker designs lifesaving survival suit
A former North Sea oil worker has unveiled a new soul-saving survival suit prototype designed to give offshore accident victims an increased chance of survival.
Finalists announced for 2018 Young Professionals Green Energy Awards
The 80 entrants for the 2018 Young Professionals Green Energy Awards has been narrowed down to a 36 person shortlist.
Solar-powered plant to clean up water supplies
Technology developed at a Scottish university could help millions of people exposed to high levels of arsenic in water around the world.
OGIC seminars target oil and gas innovators
Funding for innovation and protecting intellectual property in the oil and gas industry will be the focus for two Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) seminars being run in partnership with Heriot-Watt University.
Scientists crack code of oil guzzling bacteria
Cleaning up after the next major oil spill could be made easier thanks to scientists at Heriot-Watt University who have cracked the genetic code of marine bacteria that helped "eat" the crude spilled from the Macondo disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.