AGR signs agreement to help support Norway’s CCS strategy
AGR has extended its collaboration with the Norwegian government to help support the country’s carbon capture and storage strategy.
Concern over quarantine impact on Scots returning from oil jobs overseas
Scottish residents who travel abroad to work in the oil and gas sector will be required to quarantine upon their return.
Aberdeenshire ROV specialist appoints new managing director
An Aberdeenshire ROV solutions, tooling and products specialist has appointed a new managing director.
OGA launches full investigation into possible licence breach
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has opened an investigation into a possible licence breach.
Scottish firms receive funding to support offshore wind ambitions
A dozen UK companies, including several in the north-east, are to benefit from a share of more than a million pounds to help realise their offshore wind ambitions.
Total to overtake green giants on renewable energy capacity by 2030, report says
Total is expected to outpace clean energy giants Iberdrola and Ørsted on renewable power capacity by the end of the decade.
Vysus Group to support Norwegian offshore safety watchdog
Vysus Group has secured a framework agreement with Norway’s oil and gas safety watchdog.
Simec Atlantis successfully installs Scottish built tidal turbine system in Japan
Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) has successfully installed its Scottish built tidal turbine and generation equipment in Japan.
Aker Solutions to double down on energy transition opportunities after tough financial year
Aker Solutions is looking to capitalise on the “increasing pace” of the energy transition after its balance sheet took a hefty knock in 2020.
Dundee accelerator programme looking for Scottish SMEs to drive decarbonisation agenda
An innovative accelerator programme that aims to help support Scotland’s journey to net zero is on the lookout for SMEs to be part of its next cohort.
Aberdeen helicopter firm staff isolating after positive Covid tests
A number of staff at an Aberdeen-based helicopter firm are self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.
Oil set for weekly gain with market firming on draining surplus
Oil in New York rose to the highest intraday level in more than a year as output curbs from top producers whittle down global inventories.
Potential for use of green hydrogen at Port of Nigg to be explored
Offshore components for the energy sector could soon be built using green hydrogen after a study to asses the fuel’s potential for use at Port of Nigg was launched.
Crown Estate Scotland delays ScotWind deadline, sparks fears ‘goalposts will be moved’
The closing date for ScotWind applications has been pushed back in order to carry out a review of the “option structure” for the leasing process.
OGA revised strategy comes into force
The Oil and Gas Authority’s revised strategy, which puts a range of net zero obligations on the sector, has come into force.
OGTC to work with Scottish Government on marine hydrogen transportation study
OGTC has teamed up with government and other industry partners to examine the potential of marine vessel hydrogen transportation and storage in Scotland.
Equinor given nod to partially electrify North Sea field
Equinor has been granted permission to partially electrify one of its North Sea gas fields.
OPEC won’t change policy at next meeting, says Iraq oil minister
Iraq said the OPEC+ oil cartel is unlikely to change its production policy at next month’s meeting and repeated promises to deliver overdue output cuts, even as the Arab nation’s economy reels.
Total exploring using wind turbines to power Culzean field
Total is exploring the possibility of using renewable energy sources to power two of its North Sea gas fields.
UPDATED: Air Control Entech planning expansion after launch of ‘game changing’ offshore UAV system
Air Control Entech (ACE) has launched the “world’s first” lightweight optical gas imaging inspection system for use in the oil and gas industry.
Drax to abandon plans to build large-scale UK gas plant
Drax Group Plc will shelve its plans to build a large-scale gas plant as the utility seeks to exit coal and position itself as a green generator, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Texas oil group vows to limit flaring as state signals crackdown
A coalition of Texas oil industry groups is pledging to end routine flaring of natural gas from wells and other facilities by 2030 amid signs that state regulators may crack down on the controversial practice.
Aberdeen subsea recruitment specialist doubles Six Nations sweepstake fundraising target after bumper start
An Aberdeen-headquartered subsea and marine recruitment specialist has doubled its fundraising target after a grand slam start to its charity campaign.
BP to reduce number of workers on ETAP after three further Covid-19 cases on board
BP is reducing the number of workers on one of its North Sea platforms after an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases recorded on board.
UK Government launches CCUS consultation
The UK Government is seeking views on its proposed carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) strategy.