Equinor and SSE plan for dual gas and hydrogen plant in UK
SSE Plc and Equinor ASA are consulting on plans for a major hydrogen plant in the north of England that could be operational by 2030.
Scotland’s 2030 climate change targets unreachable, says watchdog
A damning report from the Committee on Climate Change (2030) has lambasted a lack of progress to meet the 2030 goals.
Shell’s tax rebates near $750m for decommissioning giant Brent oilfield
Shell (LON: SHEL) has disclosed nearly $750m of tax rebates received from the UK Government for decommissioning its Brent oilfield in the North Sea.
UK renewables firms facing up to 1,000 cyberattacks a day
New research has warned that UK renewables companies are faced with up to 1,000 attempted cyberattacks per day.
Oil firm which said Aberdeen has ‘whinge and whine culture’ to be merged with rival
Dril-Quip, an oilfield services firm which achieved notoriety in north-east Scotland during the height of the Covid pandemic, is to be combined with fellow firm Innovex.
FLOWMIS: Cromarty port in line for share of £160m wind manufacturing fund
The bid is one of two left across the UK in the running for funds to build the next wave of floating windfarms
Shell plans to divest 1,000 retail sites in shift to EV charging
Shell (LON: SHEL) plans to divest 500 retail sites annually over the next two years, responding to a growing demand for electric vehicle chargers.
Plans afoot for giant floating wind test rig facility in Aberdeen
Project would build on new FLOWIC centre in Aberdeen, and questions have been asked on whether the Scottish Government will support it.
Talisman House sells for millions below initial £19m asking price
The six-storey building was originally marketed in 2021 but has now sold for less than half the price.
Surge in sales puts Plexus Holdings back in the black
Aberdeen based Plexus Holdings (AIM: POS) has surged back into the black with £2.2m pre-tax profits in its half-year results.
SNP and Tories reach deal to extend green freeports until 2034
The UK and Scottish governments have reached a deal to extend tax breaks for projects linked to Scotland's green freeports for another five years to 2034.
Scotland will bear brunt of UK climate change costs – watchdog
Scotland will be disproportionately hit by the financial burden of tackling climate change, a watchdog has warned.
Union polls members on North Sea helicopter safety
Unite the union has launched a survey of its members on North Sea helicopter safety following a series of issues in recent weeks.
Norway picks bidders for first offshore wind auction
Equinor ASA, BP Plc and Shell Plc were among companies that were selected to take part in an auction for Norway’s first fixed-base offshore wind farm at a time when soaring costs are hampering the viability of the country’s 30 gigawatt wind ambitions.
The next big problem for offshore wind: Not enough ships
On the outskirts of Rotterdam, a bright orange ship is hoisted above the muddy Rhine with the help of six chunky triangular legs. The vessel has just been retrofit with a huge crane capable of lifting up to 1,600 tons 160 meters above deck. Once the finishing touches have been made, the Wind Osprey will take off for Germany, and return to building wind turbines at sea.
Living the REMA, troubled waters for Paris targets and new fronteirs
It’s been a big week for announcements on electricity market reform. Ed explains the implications of government plans to keep unabated gas plants on the grid beyond 2030 and a shift to zonal electricity pricing.
UK North Sea league table sees shift in top producers
There’s been a raft of relegations and promotions in the last year for the league table of the top 15 production hubs in the UK North Sea.
Offshore Achievement Awards: Piper Alpha survivor Steve Rae granted top honour
Piper Alpha survivor receives Significant Contribution Judges Award. See the full list of winners below.
Vattenfall scraps Aberdeen hydrogen project in blow to city’s clean energy plans
HT1 had been hoped to supply hydrogen to Aberdeen vehicles "for at least 10 years".
Shell waters down 2030 emissions targets
Shell (LON: SHEL) has weakened its carbon emissions targets for the next decade, but said it still intends to become a net zero company by 2050.
Vysus Group plans growth spurt following asset sell-offs
Aberdeenshire-headquartered consultancy Vysus Group is plotting a growth surge after an “accelerated period of change” saw parts of the business sold-off.
Ineos fined £400,000 after Grangemouth worker ‘severely burned’
Ineos has been hit with a £400,000 fine after a worker received "severe" burn injuries from falling into a chemical pit at its Grangemouth refinery.
North Sea vessel owners urged to back Dolphin Drilling’s Supreme Court battle
Shipping Chamber warns of "serious consequences" of HMRC tax case against Aberdeen-headquartered driller.
Viaro Energy gets green light to join one of UK’s largest untapped oil fields
Viaro Energy has been given the regulatory green light to join one of the largest undeveloped oil finds in the UK North Sea.
Windfall tax extension ‘surprising choice’ for UK Govt – Wood Mackenzie
"A tax that is now expected to have a seven-year lifespan under stable prices does not abide by most definitions of a ‘windfall’ tax."