Four missing after wind farm vessel partially capsizes off China
Four people are missing after a wind farm installation vessel partially capsized off the coast of China.
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Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior heads back to Aberdeen for ‘Just Transition’ event
The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior ship will be back in Aberdeen on Saturday to host a panel discussion on the need for a “just transition” for oil workers.
Wind industry calls on G20 to speed up renewable power growth
Some of the biggest names in renewable energy are calling on the leaders of the Group of 20 nations to take action to speed up the deployment of green power to prevent dangerous global warming.
Singapore prepares to swap its oil hub status for greener future
Royal Dutch Shell announced late last year it would slash capacity by half at its biggest oil refinery. For Singapore, where the plant has been a mainstay of the economy for six decades, it marked a turning point in one of the most successful bets on fossil fuels in history.
BP pledges £10bn spending spree if ScotWind bid comes good
Energy giant BP will make Aberdeen the centre of its global offshore wind business as part of a £10billion spending spree if it secures a lease to install and manage turbines in the North Sea.
Call for ‘urgent action’ to ensure safety keeps pace in UK renewables sector
Urgent action is needed to ensure that safety in the UK’s renewable energy and carbon capture sectors keeps pace in order to avert a major safety incident, according to a new survey.
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.
Subsea 7 to combine renewables division with OHT
Subsea 7 has announced an agreement to combine its renewables division with Norway’s OHT ASA (Offshore Heavy Transport).
Report – Blue hydrogen deployment could hit 80GW by 2050 with right policy support
A new industry report has described blue hydrogen as an “essential” part of the UK’s net zero ambitions.
Demand from renewables prompts another recruitment drive at SGL Carbon
Muir of Ord-based carbon fibre manufacturer SGL Carbon has launched its third recruitment drive since March.
Robots primed to deliver step change in offshore energy industry safety
The rise of the machines – it’s not something that’s ever portrayed in a positive light in Sci-Fi movies or novels. But a new legion of souped-up robots is getting ready to boot up and make the offshore energy sector safer, keeping us out of harm’s way.
‘The deep fried mars bar can save the planet’: Offshore helicopters could use ‘chip fat’ fuel to cut emissions
A fuel derived from “chip fat” could be the near-term answer for offshore helicopters to cut emissions, according to an aviation expert.
Simec Atlantis Energy in ‘productive discussions’ with receivers appointed over majority shareholder
Renewables developer Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) has said it is in “productive discussions” with receivers appointed over its majority shareholder, which is part of the troubled GFG Alliance international metals group.
Lamprell under ‘severe pressure’ as key Saudi projects beckon
Lamprell has said it faces “severe pressure” as key projects in Saudi Arabia ramp up.
Petronas talks up New Energy business
Petronas, which has yet to make a firm carbon-neutral pledge, sees significant growth ahead for solar and wind, particularly as a hedge against volatile fossil fuel prices, Jay Mariyappan, head of the state-backed Malaysian company’s new energy business told the APAC power and renewables summit.
Southeast Asia emerging as key solar market hotspot
Southeast Asia is emerging as a hotspot for global solar investment with over $10 billion invested just last year. In 2020, the region represented 12% of the global solar market and installed capacity has more than doubled every year since 2018, Rishab Shrestha, analyst at Wood Mackenzie told the APAC power and renewables summit today.
Exclusive: Equinor becomes latest company to confirm ScotWind participation
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is the latest company to confirm its involvement in Scotland’s offshore wind leasing round.
Call for ‘passport’ to help North Sea oil workers transition to renewables
Trade unions and climate campaigners have called for the creation of an “offshore training passport” to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
Majority of new renewables undercut cheapest fossil fuel on cost, report shows
Renewables continues to trump fossil fuels on costs, with the majority of new developments now producing cheaper energy.
South Asia steps up efforts to follow global energy transition
South Asia, which includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, is slowly following the rest of the world in the transition towards cleaner energy systems. The subtle shift opens potentially large market opportunities for energy service suppliers.
Asia Pacific solar and wind investments to hit $1.3 trillion by 2030 says Woodmac
Investments in Asia Pacific wind and solar power could double to $1.3 trillion over the current decade to 2030 compared with the period 2011-20, predicts Wood Mackenzie. However, in most Asian markets, subsidy-free renewable power will not be able to compete with coal power until 2025 or later, cautioned the energy research company.
Power arm of Thailand’s PTT makes $635m pivot to Asia renewable energy
Thailand's state-owned oil and gas group, PTT, will invest 20 billion baht ($635 million) in renewable energy in India, China and elsewhere in Asia, as it takes steps to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources.
Laos to sell Vietnam its wind power with help from Mitsubishi
Japanese trading conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation will develop a massive onshore wind farm in Laos that will supply electricity to power-hungry Vietnam.
Petrofac makes senior appointment to support renewables growth
Petrofac has made a senior UK appointment to support the continued growth of its renewables offering.
Apprenticeship event showcases opportunities in renewables
The chance to take the first step on the career path in the renewable energy sector will be in the spotlight at an event this week.