Orsted boss resigns now ‘transformation is complete’
The boss of Danish offshore wind giant Orsted has announced he will resign from his post.
Wood announces brace of US solar deals worth almost £160m
An Aberdeen-headquartered global engineering firm has announced two multi-million pound solar energy deals in the US.
How does the future of the North Sea fit with Scotland’s Net Zero target?
The Scottish Government have declared a climate emergency and have a Net Zero target by 2045. How does this fit with a country that has a significant oil and gas industry?
Oil continues decline as fears over second coronavirus wave persist
Oil resumed declines as fears a second coronavirus wave could threaten a recovery in demand outweighed further output cuts from major producers and more Federal Reserve support for the U.S. economy.
Aberdeen MSP calls for UK Government to match £62m Holyrood oil and gas package
An Aberdeen MSP has written to Westminster calling on the UK Government to match a £62 million support package made to the north-east oil and gas sector last week.
EDF Energy agrees partnership deal on UK battery assets
EDF Energy has agreed a partnership agreement with Zenobe Energy to build out its grid-scale battery portfolio assets.
BP expects £10-13bn pound reduction in asset value
Oil giant BP has announced it expects to undertake a huge reduction in asset value during the second quarter of 2020, due to the combined hit of lower oil prices and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Former BiFab workers call DF Barnes takeover ‘a disaster’ for Arnish yard
A group of former Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) workers have branded the firm's takeover by a Canadian manufacturer a 'disaster' for the Isle of Lewis.
Oil continues to fall due to fears of second Covid-19 wave
Oil kept falling after its first weekly drop since late April as a fresh coronavirus outbreak in China and increases in cases elsewhere added to concern a second wave of infections will threaten a nascent economic recovery.
Scottish Liberal Democrats call for ‘at least £1bn’ investment in north-east CCS
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have demanded massive investment in carbon capture technology in the north-east as part of a national plan for a green recovery.
Var Energi increases lifespan of North Sea field despite Covid-19 ‘uncertainty’
Oil and gas firm Var Energi has announced the extension of a field in the Norwegian section of the North Sea.
Oil spill could hit Kremlin plan to sell $4bn of green bonds
Russia’s state development bank wants to start turning the world’s biggest energy exporter into a hub for green finance days after a 20,000-ton diesel spill in the nation’s far north.
Campaign groups pressure Boris Johnson to pledge ‘green recovery’ from pandemic
The Prime Minister is facing pressure from campaigners to commit to climate action in the latest call for a "green recovery" from the pandemic.
China tanker explosion kills 19, injures 189
A liquefied gas tanker exploded on a highway in southeastern China on Saturday, killing 19 people and injuring at least 189 others, authorities said.
New ScotWind offshore wind round ‘must bring jobs to Scottish yards’, MSP warns
North-east MSP Lewis Macdonald has called for the Scottish Government to ensure the new ScotWind licensing round for offshore wind brings in Scottish jobs.
Renewables sector welcomes £62m package but warns against backsliding on emissions ‘progress’
A new multi-million pound Scottish Government energy support package has been welcomed by the renewables sector but must not “endanger progress” on carbon emissions.
North Sea workforce to make up majority of furlough figure as redundancies loom
North Sea oil industry workers are anticipated to make up the lion’s share of those using the furlough scheme within the UK energy sector.
Aberdeen environmental management firm secures Gulf of Mexico deals worth £1m
Offshore environmental management services firm Tems has secured two new contracts worth a total of more than £1 million for work in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
‘Niche market’ needed to develop marine renewables in Scotland, report claims
A new report published has called on industry and government to work together to develop opportunities for the use of marine renewables in the oil and gas sector.
Highland and Grampian offshore wind boom could create ‘pipeline of work for 50 years’
An expected £8billion offshore wind boom promises the Highlands a “once-in-a-generation opportunity that could transform the region,” it was predicted yesterday.
Offshore wind pipeline projects will ‘touch every part of the Highlands and Islands’
We particularly welcome the launch of Crown Estate Scotland’s offshore wind leasing round at this time.
‘Massive move’ to embrace CCUS by North Sea supply chain firms, Neccus boss says
A “massive move” is underway to embrace the carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) sector by North Sea supply chain firms, according to the boss of a new industry and government alliance.
Total UK gains improvement certification thanks to North Sea energy efficiency work
French energy giant Total UK has become the first oil and gas major to receive an energy efficiency certification thanks to its work in the North Sea.
‘Huge step forward’ as Scotland launches first offshore wind leasing in a decade
A 'huge' multi-billion pound investment opportunity has opened up with the launch of Scotland's first offshore wind leasing round in a decade, the country's seabed regulator has claimed.
Aberdeen firms part of deal to develop renewable energy technologies in China
North-east firms are among a group of UK energy companies who yesterday agreed a deal to develop and provide renewable energy technologies, services and research in China.