Equinor, BP look to boost prices for US wind power
Filings by a New York regulator show Equinor (OSE:EQNR) and BP (LON:BP) are seeking an increase of up to 54% for power from a trio of wind projects planned off the state.
Canada to reveal plan for emissions cap on oil and gas
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government plans to unveil its proposal to cap oil and gas emissions this fall, a policy that will test Canada’s ability to meet its climate targets without knee-capping a crucial economic sector.
Chevron LNG workers reject pay offer, opening way for talks
Employees at two Chevron liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia voted down the company’s pay package proposal, according to a union body, opening the way for a resumption of talks in the standoff that threatens global supply.
Just Transition commissioner warns of ‘Field of Dreams’ approach to net zero
A union leader involved in guiding Scotland’s just transition has warned of the danger of wishful thinking around how net-zero efforts will deliver such plans.
Video: Port of Aberdeen marks major milestone for £420 million expansion project
A giant offshore wind farm construction vessel was a fitting backdrop for Port of Aberdeen (PoA) bosses to mark the end of quayside construction work in a £420 million expansion of the historic harbour.
No cliff edge for oil and gas sector under Labour, vows Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has promised there will be "no cliff edge" for oil and gas following concerns about Sir Keir Starmer's plans for the sector.
Islandmagee gas storage project can proceed, court rules
Developers of a major gas storage project in Northern Ireland have claimed victory after a judicial review rules in favour of the scheme.
Chinese company launches recruitment drive after moving into iQ Building in Aberdeen
Chinese oilfield services giant COSL plans to nearly double its headcount in Aberdeen after moving into the iQ Building on Justice Mill Lane.
Europe’s biggest oil company quietly shelves a radical plan to shrink its carbon footprint
Six months after becoming the chief executive at Shell, Wael Sawan quietly ended the world’s biggest corporate plan to develop carbon offsets, the environmental projects designed to counteract the warming effects of CO2 emissions.
HSE sounds alarm over Elgin/Franklin warning systems
Health and safety inspectors have issued an improvement notice to TotalEnergies after finding nearly 900 standing alarms on the Elgin/Franklin installation in the North Sea.
Fifty years after first Offshore Europe, Aberdeen Uni tackles trilemma and transition
In 1973 the first ever Offshore Europe took place in the grounds of the University of Aberdeen – 50 years on, and we continue to showcase our research and teaching in a fast-changing energy landscape.
Aberdeen ETZ: Could St Fittick’s Park be saved after all?
A last ditch plan to save Torry's largest park from development for the Aberdeen energy transition zone is being hatched. Industry chiefs warn it could cost the city millions.
Ex-Sullom Voe boss joins Aberdeen Science Centre as chairman
Leading north-east businessman Craig Lennox has been appointed chairman of Aberdeen Science Centre (ASC).
Offshore Europe: Confusion over admission policy for parents and babies
New mum was told 'blanket policy' meant no children allowed.
Wave-powered subsea equipment trial extended into 2024
A pioneering project pairing wave energy with battery storage to power subsea equipment off Orkney is to be extended into next year, after a successful four-month trial.
North Sea regulator NSTA seeks £80k-a-year chairperson
The North Sea Transition Authority has begun its hunt for a new board chairperson ahead of the departure of Tim Eggar in spring 2024.
Well-Safe launches new global consultancy business
Well-Safe Solutions has announced the creation of a new business line aimed at deploying its well engineering and project management talent worldwide.
‘Hey Crude’: Climate activists protest BofA at McCartney exhibition
A group of climate activists have targeted an exhibition of work by Beatles member Paul McCartney at the National Portrait Gallery over its links to fossil fuel financiers.
North Star teams up to explore charging tech for offshore wind vessels
North Star has signed an agreement with Stillstrom aimed at speeding up the adoption of charging and electrification technologies for offshore wind vessels.
Australian LNG strike threat remains focus amid Chevron dispute
The threat of strikes at some Australian liquefied natural gas plants remains in focus amid pay disputes between Chevron and union officials, as unions endorsed action at the company’s Gorgon and Wheatstone facilities.
Aberdeen’s Centurion Group marks further expansion in Canada
Centurion Group has acquired Canadian wastewater rentals and treatment provider RioView, in a further expansion into the North American market.
Workforce surveys show skills, policy barriers to energy transition
Surveys of the UK workforce have identified staff shortages, a lack of specialist personnel and sustainability qualms as “significant barriers” to achieving net-zero goals.
The Megawatt Hour – Episode 9: Energy storage, everywhere, all at once
Over the course of eight episodes we have talked a lot about the current state of the energy storage market; our penultimate episode looks at where we are going, considering what the future of the sector might look like?
Exploration ‘guarantee’ could offer protection for wary North Sea E&P
With questions hanging over the future of North Sea licences, legal experts have floated potential solutions which could reassure firms over the safety of new investments.
Perenco to put CCS ‘expertise to the test’ with North Sea’s Poseidon, Orion projects
Having secured licences for two “world-class” North Sea carbon storage reservoirs, Perenco’s UK boss says his team are “looking forward to the challenge” of delivery.