“Convergence” is how Sir Jim McDonald describes the way that Scottish industry, ports and government have come together to get after the potential prize of ScotWind, and the burgeoning floating wind sector more broadly.
ExxonMobil said higher crude oil and natural gas prices boosted quarterly results by as much as $1.9 billion.
A London ruling that heavily criticised the behavior of the country’s top fraud cops capped a tough year for the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) that saw prosecutions crumble and a conviction quashed.
A North Sea oil field is celebrating production of more than three billion barrels since starting up 50 years ago.
So, unlike the majority of turkeys, you’ve survived another Christmas of excess; and thoughts are probably returning to those same old clichés and noble ideals.
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has stated that the UK is "nowhere near" meeting emissions targets enshrined in the Glasgow Climate Pact.
In a year that continued to be dominated by the pandemic and the rapid acceleration of the energy transition, both the underwater industry and its representative body have been evolving.
The offshore supply chain is crucial for the energy sector’s goal of achieving net zero, with commitment to a smooth energy transition and relevant opportunities from industry leaders vital to reach carbon neutrality, writes David Hutchinson, director with engineering and manufacturing specialist Pryme Group.
2021 was a big year for climate change.
With more than 30 years’ experience in oil, gas and renewables, Bob Gillespie has seen it all in the energy sector. In August 2020, he took up the reins as Managing Director of subsea and offshore wind contractor, Havfram in the UK.
It’s clear that diversity and inclusion (D&I) is more than just a trending target for industry and society to aspire to, but, in simple terms, what do these words actually mean?
BP has hailed an “incredible response” to its initiative to drive Scottish company involvement in its ScotWind bid.
Ollie Folayan, chair of AFBE-UK Scotland, looks at the key talking points for the year ahead from his hopes for diversity and inclusion to transition and the future for energy workers.
In a year where energy prices have been volatile, the market for technology and services across both oil and gas and renewables sectors has remained strong.
A "conscious move" into renewable energy is paying off for Balmoral Group, established more than 40 years ago to support the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Questions have been raised over the future of Glengorm, hailed as the UK's largest gas discovery in a decade, after an appraisal campaign yielded no commercial hydrocarbons.
The Scottish Government has approved planning permission for two council-owned wind farms in Orkney.
The UK energy secretary has responded to a letter penned by 58 Aberdeen business leaders which called for a more “reasoned debate” on the future of oil and gas.
Dozens of workers at north-east machining and fabrication firm Dales Engineering Services have threatened strike action amid a pay dispute.
At the opening of COP26 last month, Prince Charles told an audience of global leaders that a vast, military style campaign by the private sector would be the only real prospect we have of beating the clock on climate change.
London-headquartered energy services firm Hunting Plc (LON:HTG) has set up a new joint venture to take advantage of work in India.
Aker Solutions (OSLO: AKSO) has formally signed a “sizeable” contract for decommissioning work with Heerema Marine Contractors.
Plans have been submitted to the UK Government to develop the Victory gas discovery in the West of Shetland.
European power climbed to a fresh record as France faces a winter supply crunch, with heavy industries forced to curb production across the region.
The US government has authorized Petroleos Mexicanos’ (Pemex) bid to take over the Shell Deer Park refinery, according to Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
