New UK-China wind collaboration could net £220million
A new offshore wind technology collaboration between the UK and China could be worth around £220million to UK companies and universities.
Wind consultation to be launched for remote island communities
A UK Government consultation has been launched today to alter the definition of remote island wind energy in an effort to encourage investment.
Aberdeen firm Westerton invests £1m-plus in US base
Aberdeen-based Westerton UK is to invest more than £1milion in new premises in Houston, Texas.
IEA cuts UK oil production estimate due to Forties shutdown
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced that it will reduce its estimate for UK oil production by 300kb/d for December in reaction to the Forties pipeline closure.
So, you think that you know all there is to know about Christmas?
Maybe you string enough lights on your roof to give Clark Griswald a run for his money. Maybe you can identify mistletoe and holly in the wild, chop down your own Christmas tree, and know exactly how many Hallmark Keepsake ornaments they’ve issued since 1973.
EIC appoints two new board members
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors.
Scottish Renewables chief welcomes government budget
Claire Mack, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, has said that she welcomes the Scottish Government's commitment to renewable energy.
BP doubles power of oil-finding supercomputer
British oil major BP has more than doubled the power of the supercomputer that discovered 200 million barrels of oil in a hidden Gulf of Mexico cache last year.
Goldman says big oil poised for best year in decades
Big Oil’s slump is over and industry domination beckons, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Two new nuclear reactor designs granted approval
Plans for two new nuclear power stations have taken a “major leap forward” after a reactor design was approved by regulators.
Outer Hebrides groups team up to utilise clean energy and reduce costs
Lews Castle College UHI and housing organisation Tighean Innse Gall on Lewis have linked up with the University of Oulu in Finland to develop a unique, energy initiative which could make a real difference to the lives of people, facing high energy costs in areas which have a challenging climate.
Giant floating crane arrives in Peterhead to facilitate Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm
The Asian Hercules III, one of the world’s biggest floating cranes, arrived in Peterhead Port today to begin work on Vattenfall’s European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre.
Onshore wind generation soars by 50% in 2017
A report published by the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has found that - among other renewable rises - onshore wind generation rose by 50%.
Oil sector in best shape since downturn, Woodmac says
Upstream companies are to shift focus from merely surviving to thriving going into 2018, Wood Mackenzie said in a report.
WATCH: West Coast four turbine tidal platform installation
A new tidal platform has powered up in the Connel Sound, near Oban, installed by Sustainable Marine Energy (SME).
Well foundation tech designed to improve cost, safety and environmental impact in UKCS
A new well foundation technology could provide reduced well costs, safety improvements and reduce the overall environmental impact to the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Scottish renewables firm gets green light for whisky fuel plant
A COMPANY has got the go-ahead to build a new plant at Scotland’s oil port of Grangemouth -- to make a petrol substitute from whisky residue. Celtic Renewables Ltd announced today/yesterday [TUES] that it had secured planning permission from Falkirk Council to build a commercial demonstrator plant, which will produce over half a million litres of the biofuel each year.
Petrofac awarded $800million Khazzan contract in Oman
Oilfield services company Petrofac has been awarded an $800million lump-sum contract by BP for Phase 2 of the Khazzan gas development in the Sultanate of Oman.
MP’s urge UK Government to retain ties with nuclear body
The Government is being urged to retain a close association with the body which regulates the nuclear industry across Europe as MPs step up calls to guarantee protections for the sector.
ICR’s Australian joint venture has a strong sense of integrity
Between 2011 and 2014, ICR Integrity brought together five asset integrity businesses to provide its clients with a more cohesive approach to managing integrity, corrosion and repair.
Ninian South workers to return to North Sea platform
CNR International announces that Ninian South staff will return to the platform as Storm Caroline inflicted no damage upon the jacket structure.
Oil giant’s rally pushes London market higher
Energy giants helped the London market rally higher on Tuesday as investors responded to a choppy day’s trading on the oil and gas markets.
Aberdeenshire pupils hope to be pitch perfect in oil and gas challenge
Senior students from across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire will ‘pitch’ to secure work with experts in the oil and gas industry this week at the final of TechFest’s STEM in the Installation project.
Solar is getting sick of being shunned in equity markets
Add Canadian Solar Inc. to the growing list of panel manufacturers looking to ditch public markets and go private.
World Bank will stop financing upstream oil and gas post-2019
That World Bank has announced today that it will cease any further financing of upstream oil and gas after 2019.