Statoil’s Aasta Hansteen topside leaves for Norway
The 24,000 tonne topside for the Aasta Hansteen platform has set sail to Norway from South Korea onboard the Dockwise White Marlin.
Japan’s crude imports hit near 30-year low
Oil imports to Japan fell for the first time since 1988 in August, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) reported today.
Puerto Rico: ‘Gangs with AK-47s are raiding fuel supplies’, claims Scot who fled devastation
Scottish sports performance specialist Dr Nicky Kirk describes the fuel situation on the ground in Puerto Rico as ‘like the wild west’.
MPs call on Theresa May to end big six energy ‘stitch-up’
Theresa May must deliver on a key election pledge to bring in an energy price cap for 17 million families, scores of Tory MPs have insisted.
First fully electric buses unveiled ahead of Edinburgh launch
The first fully electric public buses to serve Scotland’s capital have been unveiled as part of efforts to cut emissions by more than 40%.
Driverless cars still 10 years away, says PA Consulting Group
PA Consulting Group’s latest research on autonomous vehicles (AVs) suggests that despite much hype, they are more than 10 years away from being a common sight on UK roads.
Global carbon emissions remained stagnant for a third year running
A report published by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (NEAA) shows global carbon dioxide emission levels remained constant in 2016, continuing three years of stability.
DONG Energy approved to shed remaining oil and gas interest
Now a low-carbon energy producer, DONG Energy received the go-ahead from the Norwegian and Danish authorities to divest its remaining oil and gas business in DONG E&P to INEOS.
Iraq says Turkey backs Baghdad in feud over Kurd oil exports
Iraq said Turkey agreed to deal exclusively with its central government over exports of Kurdish crude oil, a step that could disrupt shipments from the independence-seeking Kurd region.
Largest onshore wind farm in Wales officially opens
Pen-y-Cymoedd wind farm has been formally opened today by Wales’ First Minister, Carwyn Jones.
Chevron announce Wirth as chairman and CEO
Multinational service group Chevron announce current vice chairman of midstream and development, Michael K. Wirth, as their new chairman and chief executive officer.
Israel gas prices take a hit after high court opens door for lawsuit
Israeli gas stocks were headed for their biggest losses in more than three months after the High Court opened the door for a future lawsuit against the firms that sell fuel to the country’s largest energy consumer.
Oil extends bull market as U.S. supply drops amid rising demand
Oil rose in a bull market after data showed a surprise decline in U.S. crude stockpiles, taking OPEC and its allies closer to a goal of reducing a global glut.
Pioneering hydrogen cell technology launched on Orkney
Arcola Energy has delivered and installed a unique hydrogen fuel cell system, as part of an innovative energy storage project in the Orkney Islands.
Westinghouse SMR could offer UK affordable electricity by 2030
Westinghouse Electric Company today re-affirmed its commitment to delivering economic benefit to the United Kingdom through the company’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) shared design and development model - allowing the U.K. to move from buyer to global provider of SMR technology.
China backs closure of North Korean-owned businesses under UN sanctions
China’s government has ordered most North Korean-owned businesses and ventures with Chinese partners to close under UN sanctions imposed over the North’s nuclear and missile programmes, according to reports.
Record amount of energy generated by renewables as coal power slides
The share of electricity generated by renewables climbed to new highs of almost 30% between April and June, while coal power fell to record lows of just 2%, official figures show.
Scotland on track for a record year of renewable electricity generation
Figures released today indicate Scotland continues to set the agenda for renewable energy electricity production in the UK.
‘New government strategy needed’ to accelerate shift to electric vehicles, report claims
New report launched by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) suggests that a faster shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is possible if a stronger charging strategy is rolled out.
Promoted: SSE launches diversity film – Women in Engineering at SSE
Leading energy and engineering employer SSE launched a video titled: ‘Women in Engineering at SSE’ in aid of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), which commenced on an annual basis in late-June.
North-east carbon capture feasibility study begins amid criticism
A feasibility study to bring a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project to the north-east has started, almost two years after the original £1billion venture was controversially shelved by the UK Government.
Schlumberger oil takeover feared by Russian anti-trust agency
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) describes the possibility of 51% purchase by US services provider Schlumberger of Russia’s Eurasia Drilling Company (EDC) as ‘a risk for the country’.
Oil and gas bosses admit safety concerns via anonymous survey
A worldwide survey involving senior leaders from oil and gas industry finds only 6% believe their companies are ‘fully up to date with their scheduled-critical maintenance’.
UK should expect to see weather effects of Hurricane Maria, say MET Office
The UK is on course for a wet and windy spell of weather as the remnants of Hurricane Maria make their approach.
OPEC members express concern over Libya’s near million barrel output
Libya’s oil output is rising again after disruptions ended at its biggest field, with production reaching about 950,000 barrels a day even as OPEC and its allied suppliers step up efforts to contain a global glut.