North Sea oil and gas to fuel ‘slightly stronger’ growth in 2018
The rebounding North Sea oil and gas industry is expected to fuel “slightly stronger” economic growth in the Scottish economy this year, according to a new study.
Pause in petrol price war causes price increase at the pumps
A cooling of the supermarket petrol price war has bumped up refuelling costs for motorists, according to new figures.
Crude loses upward momentum amid U.S. output growth worries
Crude edged lower amid predictions of a steep hike in U.S. crude output this year.
Tanker with Russian gas for Boston makes mid-Atlantic u-turn
Three weeks after picking up a controversial cargo in the U.K., a liquefied natural gas tanker made a U-turn one day before it was due to deliver it in Boston.
Chernobyl undergoes revamp as solar energy farm
The site of one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters, Chernobyl has received a million dollar facelift as a solar energy complex in a bid to bring value to the abandoned region.
RMT Union ‘outraged’ as Chamber of Shipping admits Government wage act is meaningless
The offshore workers union, RMT, have reacted angrily to an admission by the UK Chamber of Shipping that the government’s new guidance on fair pay for seafarers will make no change to those working in UK waters.
Welsh village to lead the way with geothermal heat from mine water
Water from a disused mine that has been warmed by the earth is to be used to heat homes in a Welsh Valleys village, the Welsh Government has said.
Tendeka: Positive about oil and gas future
Everyone knows the oil and gas industry has gone through a few very tough years. The North Sea was particularly susceptible being so dependent on oil and gas, with almost 200,000 people losing their jobs since the downturn began in 2014. That’s 39% of those employed in the industry out of work.
Promoted: Granite PR’s Tenth Anniversary Year To Kick Off With Burns Extravaganza
An Aberdeen-based PR company has kicked off its milestone tenth anniversary year by announcing plans to host a giant Burns Supper in the city.
Iqarus: T’was the Season to be Jolly
With the passing of the festive season with the now traditional over indulgence in food, drink, social interaction and spending, many people are left with more than one form of ‘hang-over’.
UK and France agree closer energy collaboration
Closer collaboration has been agreed between the UK and France on smart energy and the rollout of electric vehicles.
Multi-million renewable energy centre opens at Queen’s University Belfast
A new £8.2million cross-border research centre named after a leading Scottish marine energy scholar opened today at Queen’s University Belfast.
An oil giant shrinks in Asia as dirty skies turn cash toward gas
China’s crude oil production will likely extend it’s slide into a third year as state-run giants focus on pumping natural gas to meet President Xi Jinping’s drive to use more of the cleaner-burning fuel.
Construction begins on largest utility-scale solar project in Texas
California-based 174 Power Global is breaking ground Thursday on the largest utility-scale solar project in Texas, the company said.
Oil hovers near 3-year high as U.S. stockpiles forecast to drop
Oil held near a three-year high ahead of U.S. inventory data that’s expected to show a ninth week of crude-stockpile declines.
RMT Union critical of UK Government seafarer minimum wage report
The offshore workers union, RMT, have hit back at UK Government report on seafarer minimum wage claiming that it will not tackle pay issues within the offshore oil and gas sector.
Ziyen Inc.’s new US onshore oil contracts could hold 500k barrels
A Scottish-American software firm which expanded into oil production is celebrating the acquisition of two new leases in the US.
Hope for 300 renewable energy jobs boom at Nigg Energy Park
A jobs boom could see 300 jobs created at Nigg Energy Park in the Cromarty Firth if ambitious plans to diversify from the oil and gas industry to offshore renewables are given the green light.
Shell agrees power purchase for England’s largest solar farm
Energy giant Shell has announced a landmark power purchase agreement partnership with British Solar Renewables (BSR) for England's largest solar farm.
Wall Street’s $1.7 billion bet on rising risk of grid attacks
The world’s power plants and transmission lines are more networked to each other and controlled via the Internet than ever before. And in that, Wall Street sees a business opportunity.
Fair pay for UK seafarers, says government report
A UK Government report says that all UK seafarers must be paid fairly.
Oil worker airlifted to hospital after allergic reaction to nuts
A worker aboard an offshore platform was flown to hospital last night after apparently suffering an allergic reaction to eating nuts in a biscuit.
Five-fold increase in offshore wind by 2030, claims report
The UK's offshore wind capacity could increase five-fold by the 2030s, cutting carbon emissions and saving on consumer bills, analysis suggests.
20% of all cars sold will be electric by 2030, claims global report
Analysis by data specialists McKinsey Energy Insights (MEI) has forecast that every fifth car sold globally will be electric by 2030.
Opito event looks to encourage more girls into energy
Events are to be held next week in an effort to encourage more young women into the oil and gas industry.