NECCUS in funding bid to help deliver net zero roadmap for Scotland
A Scottish energy transition group has applied for funding in an effort to push on with plans to decarbonise swathes of industry north of the border.
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Acorn partners aim to drill new subsea well for carbon capture project
Bosses behind a north-east, emissions-busting project said carbon capture represented a “tremendous opportunity” for oil and gas skills to be transferred over to clean-energy.
Leading entrepreneur honoured at ‘virtual’ Offshore Achievement Awards
North-east entrepreneur Jeanette Forbes was recognised for her significant contribution to the UK offshore energy sector in a “virtual” awards ceremony tonight.
Cnooc’s Buzzard platform could feed into carbon capture project
Chinese oil firm Cnooc’s Buzzard platform in the UK North Sea may have a role to play in a flagship carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, developers have said.
Acorn CCS project in line for share of UK Government funding
A major Aberdeenshire project could be in line for a share of a multi-million-pound UK Government scheme to fuel low-carbon jobs.
Green hydrogen is tomorrow’s oil
The German government has recently adopted a National Hydrogen Strategy as part of its commitment to become both a global leader in the energy transition and a market leader in technologies that support the wider ambition to achieve carbon neutrality.
‘Massive move’ to embrace CCUS by North Sea supply chain firms, Neccus boss says
A “massive move” is underway to embrace the carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) sector by North Sea supply chain firms, according to the boss of a new industry and government alliance.
Petrofac gets nod for Acorn carbon capture and hydrogen project
A north-east carbon capture and hydrogen production project has reached key milestone with the appointment of a major contractor.
North-east decarbonisation projects win government cash boost
Two north-east decarbonisation projects have managed to secure significant UK Government funding to further their work on CO2 reduction programmes.
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.
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.