SSE Renewables launches new wind sustainability partnership
SSE Renewables has formed a new partnership designed to foster a circular and sustainable wind sector in the UK.
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Carbon takeback obligation would make polluters pay
With COP26 still fresh in the minds of many in the energy industry, let us start by imagining a single policy, that if imposed on the fossil fuel industry, could if enforced consistently stop their products from causing global warming within a generation.
Project launched to tackle UKโs wind turbine blade recycling conundrum
A major project to tackle the issue of recycling wind turbine blades has been rubber stamped after winning a UK Government grant.
โGovernment attention has wanderedโ: CCS being deployed too slowly for net zero, finds study
Deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is moving too slowly in order to meet the Paris Agreement climate goals, according to new Scottish-led research.
ECITB, Petrofac and Scottish universities team up on energy transition leadership training
A new ECITB postgraduate training programme to prepare the next generation of industry leaders with the knowledge and skills to deliver the energy transition is underway.
Subsea UK and Strathclyde Uni to host โoil and gas to renewablesโ course next month
Trade body Subsea UK has teamed up with Strathclyde University to host a course on the technical and business aspects of the offshore renewables sector.
UK Gov gives backing to Shetland maritime decarbonisation project
A half a million pound project to support Shetlandโs maritime industry to transition to zero-carbon fuels has received government support.
Son of Piper Alpha survivor looks to VR to help prevent industrial disasters
The son of a Piper Alpha survivor has launched a VR safety training initiative to help prevent further industrial disasters.
Ex-Scottish Enterprise energy chief returning to quango as chief executive
A former Scottish Enterprise (SE) head of energy has been appointed to lead the economic development quango as chief executive.
Norway-Scotland alliance to tackle turbine blade recycling conundrum
A Scottish-Norwegian alliance has been formed to tackle one of the wind industryโs biggest challenges โ blade recycling.
Students unveil plans for hydrogen-electric powered โcar of the futureโ
A group of university students have unveiled their vision for a hydrogen-electric powered โcar of the futureโ as part of this yearโs Shell Eco-marathon competition.
Strathclyde University announces new offshore renewables course
Technical and business professionals are being offered the chance to further develop their knowledge of the green energy market.
Platform electrification โkeyโ in reducing operational emissions
Offshore platform electrification will be the โmain key technologyโ in reducing carbon emissions from oil and gas production, according to a senior academic.
North-east firms scoop up funding for decommissioning projects and technologies
A host of north and north-east companies and projects have been given cash injections through the Scottish Governmentโs decommissioning challenge fund (DCF).
Top economists to address Covid-19 challenges at breakfast event
Some of the UKโs top economists are to address the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic in the Press and Journalโs first digital business breakfast tomorrow.
Scottish Eco-Marathon teams look to future after Covid-19 disappointment
Scotland's Shell-backed Eco-Marathon teams have vowed to come back even stronger next year after the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of 2020 track events.
Opportune moment for north-east energy transition, top economist says
One of Scotlandโs top economists has said the Covid-19 crisis may usher in a โwindow of opportunityโ to support the north-east energy transition.
No โutopian answerโ to net zero conundrum as โwhole host of technologiesโ needed, Scottish Power chief says
There is no โutopian answerโ to meet the UKโs 2050 net zero goal as the solution will require a โwhole host of technologiesโ, the boss of a utility giant has claimed.
Son of Piper Alpha survivor publishes research into โmoral costโ of disasters
The son of a Piper Alpha survivor has published new research to shine a light on the hidden โmoral costsโ of disaster incidents
Exclusive: Figures show โresurgenceโ for oil and gas university courses in Aberdeen following downturn
University chiefs have hailed a โresurgenceโ in applications to oil and gas courses in Aberdeen following a sharp drop during the downturn.
UK offshore wind will โlikely remainโ in shallow waters without floating investment, report claims
The UK offshore wind market will "likely remain" in shallower waters without significant floating wind investment, according to a new report.
โFantastic outcomeโ as Aberdeen Uni scoop Shell electric car award
Students from Aberdeen University scooped a prestigious electric car award over the weekend, despite being first-time competitors at the Shell Eco-marathon in London.
OGIC brings up milestone after agreeing 100th project
The Oil and gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has announced the signing of its 100th project, taking the total it has invested in technology development for the industry in the past five years to ยฃ6million.
West of Shetland stranded pools โcould yield additional ยฃ10bnโ with new tech
"Stranded pools" off Shetland could yield ยฃ10 billion in additional revenue, according to a senior subsea engineer.
North Sea rocks could act as renewable energy stores
The means to generate the UKโs entire electricity demand could be stored within porous rocks in the North Sea, according to a new study from two Scottish universities.