Reuters events discuss the resilience of the energy market through volatility
Reuters Events will be hosting a free online webinar series focused on commodity trading and commodity value chains.
Greenpeace hit with £80k fine over North Sea protest action as director escapes jail term
Climate activist group Greenpeace has been hit with an £80,000 fine over North Sea protest action in 2019.
‘We will not be silenced’: Court ruling could see Greenpeace chief imprisoned over North Sea protest
A Greenpeace boss has vowed that his organisation “will not be silenced” despite facing a lengthy prison sentence over North Sea protest action in 2019.
Siemens launches first sail-away of offshore module destined for Moray Firth wind farm
Siemens Energy has undertaken the sail-away of the first offshore transformer module (OTM) that will be used to transfer power from a giant Moray Firth wind project.
UK Government gives go-ahead for ‘Covid-19 delayed’ Vattenfall North Sea wind project
Swedish wind developer Vattenfall has been given the go-ahead for a giant Southern North Sea wind project after the UK Government overturned a decision that would delay the project.
Drager makes ‘six-figure investment’ in Aberdeen facility despite Covid-19 uncertainty
Drager Marine and Offshore is set to inject cash into its Aberdeen facility despite the industry uncertainty created by the Covid-19 crisis.
Babcock helicopters take first flight following new five-year North Sea deal
Babcock helicopters took their first flight out of Shetland on Wednesday following a new five-year shared contract with three oil and gas operators.
Huge Orsted US wind projects could be delayed by Covid-19, analysts claim
A number of Orsted's major wind developments in the US could be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to analysts.
Argyle and Bute wind project gains Scottish Government approval
An application to develop a wind farm in Argyll and Bute has been granted consent by the Scottish Government.
Global long-term energy demand set to plummet due to fallout of Covid-19 pandemic – DNV GL
The fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic is set to significantly reduce global long-term energy demand, according to new research by DNV GL.
Trade union accuses Scottish Government of ‘surrendering’ fight for offshore wind jobs
A Scottish trade union boss has accused Holyrood of “surrendering” in its fight to win local renewables jobs from big North Sea offshore wind projects.
‘Clarity’ for North Sea supply chain vital to achieve energy transition targets, Aker Solutions chief says
The UK head of Aker Solutions has called for more “clarity” over how North Sea supply chain firms will fit into the energy transition.
Shell decision to slash assets by £18bn provokes FTSE tumble
Investors in oil giant Shell sent the FTSE 100 tumbling on Tuesday as London's top index lagged far behind many of its global counterparts.
Plans for £500m Montrose renewable energy development could bring 2,000 new jobs
Ambitious plans have been revealed for a £500 million Montrose development which could bring 2,000 new jobs to Angus.
Thousands to ‘virtually’ lobby UK Government over green-focused recovery to pandemic
More than 11,000 people have signed up to take part in a virtual lobbying of MPs to call for a green-focused recovery to the coronavirus pandemic that tackles the climate and nature crises.
Aker Solutions agrees £140m extension deal with Aker BP
Nordic engineering firm Aker Solutions has agreed a multi-million pound contract extension deal with oil exploration company Aker BP.
Texas moves ahead on discharging oil wastewater, even as EPA balks
Environmental officials in Texas and other western states are moving ahead on plans to allow oil and gas companies to treat drilling wastewater and discharge it into rivers and streams, even as the Trump administration balks at endorsing the practice amid widespread questions about public health effects.
Scottish Government accepts £26m funding share to help businesses cut carbon emissions
A multi-million pound Barnett formula transfer will be used by the Scottish Government to help high energy usage businesses cut emissions.
UK Government ‘under pressure’ to deliver on energy efficiency manifesto pledge
The Government is under pressure to deliver on its manifesto commitment to invest billions of pounds in insulating homes as part of a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Rever Offshore completes two-phase deal with Total
Aberdeenshire-firm Rever Offshore has confirmed the completion of a two-phase contract with French oil giant Total on its North Sea production assets.
Scottish floating wind price slash claims questioned by experts
The cost of delivering future North Sea floating wind farms could see prices slashed across the sector, according to new analysis.
Scottish floating wind project snaps up £380m ‘climate bond’ financing
A floating wind project planned off the coast of Aberdeen has snapped up almost £400 million in financing thanks to its clean energy potential.
Highly-skilled North Sea workforce must be ‘retrained and redeployed’ for low-carbon work – CCC report
The UK’s highly-skilled oil and gas workforce must be ‘retrained and redeployed’ to work in low carbon industries, according to advisors.
‘Marked increase’ in number of North Sea workers going offshore
A “marked increase” has been noted in the number of workers going out to North Sea platforms, according to industry chiefs.
Union big guns call for UK Chancellor to form hydrogen strategy
The UK’s biggest trade unions have called for UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to formulate a hydrogen power strategy and create a ‘green jobs boom’.