Further delays on Breagh
First gas on the southern North Sea Breagh development could be delayed after further cost overruns on the project, it was announced today.
Flowave: ‘360 wave and tidal testing tank first’
The start of second generation wave and tidal device testing will bring a new 360 degrees tank testing facility in Edinburgh into its own, it is hoped.
Yemm’s quest for maritime prize
Saltire medal 2012 winner Richard Yemm was singled out for recognition of his contribution towards the commercial development of wave or tidal energy.
Wave and tidal powers on despite complex challenges
Since the start of the year major firms from Siemens to Andritz have staked their claim - and name - on a host of pre-commercial wave and tidal firms.
Say goodbye to high-cost petrol
A spin-out from Edinburgh Napier University is in the process of scaling up what it hopes will become a commercial production of biobutanol from whisky by-products.
Japan’s attention turns to floating windfarm projects
Japan is starting to flex increasing muscle in the offshore wind market, both through domestic technology development and international investment.
Energy efficiency first in line for green bank cash
Much time is required and significant legislation needs to be enacted before the UK's Green Investment Bank (GIB) can start in earnest. It will first need state-aid approval, to get a structure up and running, and then legislation to agree to borrowing powers for its initial £3 billion capitalisation - a process expected to take until 2015.
Leaving the door open to bringing down prices
Proposals by Ofgem to improve the transmission charging regime have been labelled a "a wasted opportunity".
Student team’s dual-purpose project impresses judges
A scheme to use algae to both capture carbon from an oil refinery and create biofuel at the same time has been created by students at Strathclyde university.
Making solid base on Tyne
Fabrication firm Offshore Group Newcastle is hoping to move into offshore wind foundation manufacturing at its yard on the Tyne.
Tidal update
Orkney's European Marine Energy Centre has in the past year seen activity rise to the extent the site has the most devices being tested than anywhere else in the world.
Catapult set for Glasgow
A "catapult" centre to push technology development in offshore renewables is expected to open this summer.
Array of grid-connected tidal turbines: another first
Irish tidal developer OpenHydro is getting ready to chalk up another first.
Subsea hardware market to grow to £20 billion in 2016
The subsea hardware market is expected to recover this year, following the global economic crisis and the repercussions of the Deepwater Horizon accident in 2010, according to a report out today.
EnQuest continues acquisition trail
North Sea-focused oil and gas firm EnQuest today announced yet more acquisitions but said production fell in the first quarter pf 2012.
Total: Elgin now at turning point after leak stopped
Total has this morning said an operation to stop its leaking well on the Elgin platform has been successful.
Organisers powering up for All-Energy showcase
Aberdeen is gearing up for yet another bumper All-Energy exhibition and conference with expectations it will again break its own records.
Oil firm chiefs set to meet with minister
A meeting between UK Government officials and oil firm bosses is to be held in Aberdeen next week in a bid to drive the future health of the industry.
Aberdeen oil firm pouring £136million into Egypt
Aberdeen-based oil and gas firm Dana Petroleum said yesterday it would be investing £136million in Egypt this year after success on two exploration wells.
Cash could fund Wello’s first Penguin array
A Finnish wavepower developer testing a device off Orkney has announced new funding to help it commercialise its technology.
Aberdeen close to capacity for All Energy
Aberdeen hotels are close to capacity for this year's All-Energy, adding to an already buoyant market, hoteliers in the city say.
Gas leak repair team wait for weather
The operation to plug Total's North Sea gas leak could be completed within days of being launched.
Tax break to benefit Ithaca developments
Aberdeen-based oil and gas firm Ithaca Energy yesterday said all of its current and future developments would get a boost from the March Budget.
Development drilling starts on Breagh
Development drilling has started on the southern North Sea Breagh gas field, Aberdeen-based oil and gas explorer Sterling Resources said today.
CFO leaves Hurricane Exploration
North Sea oil and gas firm Hurricane Exploration said today it has a new chief finance officer.