Irish Sea gas developer EnergyPathways confirms “out of round” licence requests
Gas firm EnergyPathways (AIM:EPP) has made an "out of round" bid for gas production and storage licences in the Irish Sea as it reports progress on its Marram project.
Wood knocks back second takeover bid worth nearly £1.5 billion
Aberdeen company Wood (WG.L) has rejected a second, improved takeover bid, worth nearly £1.5 billion from a Middle East suitor.
Net zero “the biggest engineering project” in the UK ever, OEUK says
The energy transition to net zero will be the "biggest engineering project this country has ever seen", the boss of the UK's offshore energy trade body said.
RWE plans green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth
German energy firm RWE has announced plans to build a green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth.
Sumitomo starts construction of cable factory in Scottish Highlands
Japanese firm Sumitomo Electric held a ground breaking ceremony for its £350 million subsea cable factory on the Cromarty Firth after it was named as a "preferred bidder" for a contract with SSE.
Cambo fate will be decided in months as Ithaca weighs tax uncertainty
A decision on whether the controversial Cambo field will be sanctioned or delayed is set to be decided in months as bosses weight the impact of North Sea tax policy.
Stephen Flynn: North Sea windfall tax was right then but now it risks jobs
Aberdeen South MP Stephen Flynn said the windfall tax on UK oil and gas had been the "right thing to do" but proposals to increase the burden would stymie investment threatening jobs now and in the future.
North Sea oil and gas firms must “get cleaner” – regulator
North Sea oil and gas operators could invest up to £3 billion on projects aimed at cutting 32m tonnes of CO2 emissions, a new review has found.
Wood Mackenzie unveils new “ideal” CEO
Energy data firm Wood Mackenzie has announced the appointment of a new CEO as his predecessor moves on to "pursue other opportunities".
Thurso battery maker AMTE in £9.7m cell project with BMW and BP
Thurso-based battery maker AMTE Power is taking part in a £9.7 million research project to boost charging speeds of electric and hydrogen-powered BMWs.
AFC kit sponsor Saltire Energy reports ‘consistent’ oil and gas business
Drilling equipment sales and rental business Saltire Energy has maintained "consistent" performance in spite of the "unprecedented challenge" of the pandemic.
Low-carbon energy to create 20,000 north-east jobs in next decade
Low-carbon energy projects in the north-east could create up to 20,600 jobs in the next ten years, a new report has predicted.
Thurso battery manufacturer calls for more support for ‘gigafactories’
Momentum in the building of “gigafactories” to supply growing demand for energy storage is gaining pace although support from government will need to increase, according to Scotland’s lithium-ion battery maker.
Tech companies join programme to drive culture change in traditional energy firms
Fifteen digital technology companies have begun a 12 month programme working with major players from across the energy industry to drive culture change in one of the UK’s largest industrial sectors.
ETZ to be home of energy skills body
Developers behind the plans for an energy transition zone (ETZ) in Aberdeen have announced the establishment of a skills and training partnership for jobs in the emerging net-zero energy industry.
Keiller takes helm as AGCC rebuilds
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has announced the appointment of industrialist Bob Keiller as its chairman and has published accounts which reveal the impact of the pandemic on the business group’s finances.
Growth programme aims to boost digital economy in north-east
A group of Aberdeen-based technology companies are nearing completion of a programme designed to boost the growth potential of the region’s digital economy.
Business leaders join Indyref2 opposition
More than 160 business leaders - including Jim Milne, chairman of Balmoral Group - have co-signed an open letter calling on the Scottish Government to rule out plans for a second independence referendum to “break up the UK”.
Thurso battery manufacturer to meet UK ‘gigafactory’ shortage
A battery manufacturer in Thurso is pressing ahead with plans to build a UK “gigafactory” as a global race to meet demand for electrification intensifies.
Aberdeen harbour’s lockdown turnover falls to £33m
Aberdeen Harbour Board (AHB) said it has “weathered the storm” of downturn caused by the pandemic despite taking a hit on revenues.
Aberdeen Harbour splashing out £60m on breakwater
Aberdeen Harbour Board (AHB) has splashed out £60 million on the next phase of work on the South Harbour expansion project.
Petrofac, Wood Group, Amec FW hit by Unaoil scandal
Shares of UK-listed oil field services companies slumped dramatically yesterday over concerns linked to bribery, corruption and money laundering emerged.
Brent slumps almost 4% on Opec disappointment
Oil prices fell about 4% on Thursday, on track for their biggest daily drop in three weeks, after Opec's decision to extend production curbs fell short of expectations of deeper or longer cuts.
More to come after Ineos £1billion Dong deal
Petrochemical giant Ineos is growing its North Sea oil and gas empire with the $1.3billion (£1billion) buy-up of Dong Energy's assets - and there could be more deals on the horizon.
Wood Group drives $59million Motor City deal
Aberdeen’s Wood Group has snapped up a piece of Detroit’s motor city as it branches into new markets and builds on its automation and control capabilities.