Millions in electric vehicle charge point funding goes unclaimed by councils
Two MP’s write to local authorities after only 5 UK councils take advantage of electric vehicle (EV) funding scheme.
Petrotechnics to prosper from ‘hefty investment’ in R&D
Petrotechnics expects to prosper from a hefty investment in research and development (R&D) as well as more people finally waking up to the digital revolution.
Macquarie and Engie invest millions in energy storage firm
Site-integrated energy storage company Connected Energy has announced a £3million joint investment from McQuarie Group and Engie.
Interest in TechX hots up as applications pour in
Launched last year by the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in Aberdeen, the TechX accelerator has attracted more than 75 applications from 17 countries and five continents.
UK Government to seek ‘close association’ with nuclear regulator Euratom post-Brexit
The Government is aiming to maintain its role in European nuclear research after leaving the body responsible for regulating the industry across the continent, it has been announced.
Centrica’s big battery project takes a step forward
Planning applications have been submitted to Kilkenny County Council in Ireland for a new 100MW battery system from Centrica.
Major explosion hits gas pipeline in Nigeria
An explosion has shattered a major gas pipeline in Nigeria today, days after it was repaired from a fire that has caused it to shut down earlier this month.
Rovco win funding to develop 3D underwater visualisation project
Subsea firm Rovco has announced that it has managed to secure Innovate UK funding to develop a 3D visualisation project as part of a potential £1million AI demonstrator venture.
Shell Midstream Partners LP conduct top-level reshuffle
Shell Pipeline Company vice president Kevin Nichols will replace Shell Midstream Partners chief executive John Hollowell, who retires in March.
Floating wind farm study looks to benefits for Scottish economy
A new study will examine whether building more floating wind farms could boost the Scottish economy.
Scottish renewables apprentices to be honoured for first time
The Young Professionals Green Energy Awards has announced that it will be including Scotland’s top renewable energy apprentice in its categories this year.
5.5 million customers switched energy supplier last year
A record 5.5 million energy customers switched electricity supplier last year, figures show.
Fuel prices set to rise as oil hits $70 a barrel
Drivers face rising fuel price misery after oil hit 70 US dollars a barrel for the first time in more than three years, the RAC has warned.
UK Government confirm Automotive Sector Deal to include electric vehicles
The UK Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has today announced an Automotive Sector Deal, which includes plans for the electric vehicle (EV) sector and the expansion of charging points.
Amazon orders solar roof from Italian firm
Solar developer Enerray has announced the completion of the design and installation of a 965kWp rooftop solar PV system at Amazon’s new Italian logistics centre.
Ørsted report over £2.5billion profit
Danish wind giant Ørsted is reporting a preliminary operating profit (EBITDA) of £2.6billion for 2017.
Aberdeen firm secures £400k contracts in engineering and decom
Information management services company Evolve iMS has confirmed contracts worth £400,000 with five major UK engineering, decommissioning and construction firms.
Ineos looks to challenge Scottish fracking ban
The Scottish Government’s fracking ban is facing a legal challenge from petrochemical giant Ineos.
Exxon challenges California cities in climate claims
Exxon Mobil Corp. has asked a Texas federal judge to allow it to depose California municipal government officials who sued it and other oil companies over the threat of rising sea levels to their jurisdictions.
Entrepreneur secures damages from Burness Paull
An oil and gas entrepreneur has secured damages believed to add up to tens of millions of pounds from the leading law firm he claims caused him vast losses.
Belize opts to shut down all new oil exploration
Belize, a holiday destination to the rich and famous, has chosen to indefinitely end all new oil exploration projects in and around its shores.
Tesla powers up New York gigafactory solar roof assembly line
Tesla Inc. has kicked off production of its long-awaited electricity-producing shingles that Elon Musk says will transform the rooftop solar industry.
Fresh Sellafield strikes expected as shop steward is fired
The nuclear site at Sellafield is facing strikes by a second group of workers in the coming weeks after another dispute flared.
Aker Solutions agrees terms to provide dutyholder services
Supply chain company, Aker Solutions, have announced today that they will provide dutyholder services to Marginal Field Development Company (MFDevCo) projects.
Fracking firm gets green light from council for oil testing at protest site
Energy firm Cuadrilla has been granted permission to explore for oil at a site that prompted fierce anti-fracking protests several years ago.