Finalists announced for the 34th Offshore Achievement Awards
The finalists for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards (OAA) have been announced, with record entries submitted across a number of categories.
Pale Blue Dot
Young professionals preparing for the energy transition
As momentum grows for Vision 2035 and the energy industry strives towards net zero, it is widely recognised that a key part of achieving this will be through the existing workforce; retaining and retraining will create a more flexible, multi-skilled and technologically-aware workforce.
Net-zero decommissioning the ‘next big step’, report says
Learning how to decommission oilfields without demolishing the UK oil and gas industry’s net-zero pledge is the “next big step”, a new report said.
100% hydrogen suggested for Trump’s new Aberdeenshire housing estate
The potential to heat Donald Trump’s newly-approved housing estate in Aberdeenshire with 100% hydrogen was discussed at an energy sector conference yesterday.
Edinburgh scientists receive funding for pioneering hydrogen storage study
Scientists from Edinburgh University have received funding for a £1.4 million research project to investigate the storage of hydrogen in the subsurface.
Exclusive: Shell, Chrysaor get behind Acorn carbon capture project
Energy giant Shell is getting “actively” involved in a north-east carbon capture project again – less than five years after its plans for a similar scheme were derailed.
North-east MSP demands assurances on plans for CCS
A north-east MSP has called for assurances that UK carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects won’t hit the buffers following the Cabinet reshuffle.
Aberdeen hydrogen festival to help explore low-carbon technologies
A new hydrogen festival will take place in Aberdeen as part of a drive to explore low-carbon technologies.
‘Education gap’ needs addressed for activist groups like Extinction Rebellion
An “education gap” needs to be met for activist groups to understand the need for oil and gas globally, according to a clean energy advisor.
Equinor, Shell and Pale Blue Dot to debate climate challenge on OGA podcast
Climate change targets have led to significant changes in the energy mix with the energy transition rapidly gaining pace.
Acorn carbon capture project gets UK funding boost
A pioneering north-east project for tackling carbon emissions received a huge funding boost today.
North-east explorers back clean energy project after witnessing effects of climate change
A pair of north east explorers have said experiencing first-hand the effects of climate change has led to their backing of a ground-breaking clean energy scheme.
Recognition viewed as important to long-term future of North Sea
The recognition of Peterhead port as a key transfer location for carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been heralded as important to the long-term future of the North Sea.
Planting an Acorn at the UN Climate Conference
Pale Blue Dot Energy, the company behind the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage site at St Fergus, writes for Energy Voice from the COP24 conference in Katowice, Poland.
OGA issues first CO2 license to St Fergus project
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has handed it out its first license allowing offshore exploration for the purposes of a pioneering clean energy scheme.
Environment pays as Rome is left to blaze
Anyone in the UK energy industry who didn’t clock the dramatic weather headlines of November 26 must have had their head in the sand.
St Fergus project wins milestone agreement on North Sea carbon storage
A “major milestone” has been reached in the development of a pioneering clean energy project at the St Fergus gas terminal in Aberdeenshire.
UK Government ‘idle’ on Peterhead CCS plans
The UK Government has been condemned for a lack of action to support a major clean energy project near Peterhead.
Peterhead CCS project ‘not ruled out’ by Shell decom plans
Shell’s plans to decommission a North Sea pipeline have not derailed a major clean energy scheme in Peterhead, organisers have insisted.
‘Aberdeen vision’ for pioneering hydrogen from gas project
The north-east is to be used as a testing ground in a pioneering project to prove if hydrogen could be deployed at scale to eliminate emissions from the UK’s energy system.
North-east project could ‘kick-off’ UK carbon capture plans
A north-east project could be the “stepping point” to begin large-scale use of technology to reduce carbon emissions in the UK, according to its manager.
Have reports of the death of CCS in the UK been greatly exaggerated?
Yesterday's news regarding the withdrawal of the £1 billion capital subsidy by a government who only six months ago were firmly committed to CCS as part of their election manifesto was a shock for many people across the energy industry.
CCS expert says new nationalised company could help rebuild shattered sector
A new national Carbon Capture and Storage company should be established to pick up the pieces of a shattered sector following the shock UK Government decision to withdraw a £1billion ring-fenced capital budget, according to an industry expert.