New OPITO initiative launched to help seafarers make move into oil and gas
Global skills organisation OPITO has launched a new initiative to help seafarers make a move into the oil and gas industry.
Proposed change to Scottish planning policy branded ‘retrograde step’ by leading renewables body
Scottish Government proposals to remove support for sustainable developments from planning policy has been branded a “retrograde step” by a leading industry body.
Making most of North Sea links at heart of latest Aberdeen-Norway Gateway event
Making the most of existing North Sea trade links was the main point of discussion during yesterday’s annual Aberdeen-Norway Gateway.
Dutch-firm Boskalis to install five turbines at Kincardine floating wind farm
Royal Boskalis Westminster has been chosen to complete the installation of turbines at a major development off the coast of Aberdeenshire.
Financial impact of Covid-19 could leave governments unable to finance energy transition
Lord Ian Duncan has raised concerns that a lack of money post-Covid could leave governments unable to make the policy interventions needed to drive the energy transition.
Committee on Climate Change to publish net-zero blueprint in December
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has announced plans to publish a blueprint before the end of the year laying out the path for the UK to achieve net-zero.
STUC urges UK politicians to hold jobs “crisis summit” after string of losses in green energy sector
A leading union is calling on UK politicians to hold a “crisis summit” after a string of jobs losses in the renewables industry.
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce to shine light on business opportunities between Scotland and Guyana
North-east business leaders will explore the "wealth of new business opportunities" available in Guyana during an industry event next month.
Scotland’s North Sea revenues take a hit as fiscal deficit increases to £15.1bn
Scotland’s share of North Sea oil and gas tax receipts fell by around half in the last year to £724 million, according to new tax and spending figures.
Green energy supplier aims to lead UK’s home power market
Octopus Energy Ltd., the clean energy provider, plans to add millions of new customers this decade on a pace that could soon make it the U.K.’s largest energy supplier.
Germany to push Greece and Turkey to resume talks on energy clash
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas urged Greece and Turkey to restart talks over their competing claims to economic sovereignty in contested waters of the eastern Mediterranean as he visits the NATO allies on Tuesday.
Oil, gas rise to five-month highs on US Gulf hurricane threat
Crude and gasoline futures both climbed to levels not seen since before the pandemic as Hurricane Laura rattled toward a key stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast that is home to the nation’s greatest concentration of refining capacity.
Singapore’s minister for trade & industry, Chan Chun Sing to officially open Gastech virtual summit
Singapore’s Minister for Trade & Industry, Chan Chun Sing, will open the Gastech Virtual Summit 2020.
Industry veteran honoured at 2020 Decom North Sea Awards
Oil and gas veteran Brian Nixon was among those recognised for their contributions to the decommissioning sector during the 2020 Decom North Sea (DNS) Awards yesterday.
Hydrogen Triple Alliance formed to speed up use of green fuel in Europe
Three green hydrogen projects have teamed up to try and overcome issues around connecting stakeholders, end users, policymakers and communities.
UK-based Aveva agrees £3.8bn deal to take over Softbank-backed OSIsoft
Global tech giant Aveva has demonstrated its “ambitious growth goals” by taking over Softbank-backed OSIsoft in a deal worth £3.8 billion.
Ørsted completes cable pull for Hornsea Two development
Offshore wind developer Ørsted has completed a cable pull on the east coast of England for one of its major developments.
UK Government environmental standards among ‘highest in the world’ after accusations it neglected North Sea methane leak
The UK Government has said its environmental standards are “among the highest in the world” after allegations it has neglected a methane leak for 20 years.
Virus era threatens Europe’s war on dirty imports
Europe’s plan to put a price on dirtier imports risks getting caught up in global trade tensions as the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic eclipses climate change as the biggest challenge for governments.
Blackstone gains $5 Billion on Cheniere LNG stake
Blackstone Group Inc. will see a $5 billion gain from selling a stake in the largest liquefied natural gas export terminal in the U.S.
Oil rises with dual storms shutting U.S. Gulf Coast production
Oil rose as production was disrupted by two storms approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Multi-million-pound Pentland Firth East project hits major milestone
A £30 million project to replace one of the two submarine electricity distribution cables connecting Orkney to mainland Scotland has hit a major milestone.
Lloyd’s Register announces new chief executive as incumbent announces plans to retire
Lloyd's Register has announced Nick Brown as it's new chief executive after Alastair Marsh revealed plans to retire at the end of the year.
Oil falls with pandemic-hit economies crimping demand outlook
Oil fell as economic signals out of Europe and Asia flashed warning signs about the rebound in crude consumption.
China readies for record-breaking U.S. oil haul in September
U.S. oil exports to China are set to reach a record next month in a sign that Beijing is stepping up purchases to meet its commitments under a landmark trade deal.