Aberdeen University develops new tool for helicopter pilots
A new system designed to recognise the non-technical skills required by helicopter pilots flying search and rescue missions has been developed by Aberdeen University.
A stake in one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms is going up for sale
Swedish utility Vattenfall AB plans to sell a stake in what will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world.
Simec Atlantis enters into debt financing agreement to fund transition at flagship power station
Simec Atlantis Energy has entered into an agreement with a leading South Korean financial institution to fuel the transition of its flagship power station.
Tenaris wins intellectual property battle with OFS International
Tenaris has won an intellectual property battle to stop OFS International (OFSi) manufacturing and selling products which were allegedly based on confidential information.
Trump’s OPEC push fails to avert U.S. oil industry breakdown
President Donald Trump helped to clinch an unprecedented deal among the world’s largest crude producers, but the pact hasn’t stopped America’s oil industry from bleeding.
Solar, wind and batteries are all grown up
While driving in Maryland last week, I passed a 13.6 megawatt solar project completed four years ago. At the time it was built it was on the larger side for the Mid-Atlantic region; a decade earlier, it would have been one of the very largest projects under construction in the entire country.
Oil slides from five-month high on warnings about recovery
Oil declined from a five-month high in New York with the U.S. Federal Reserve and OPEC+ sounding caution on the demand recovery as many countries struggle to contain the coronavirus.
Shell explores sale of a Norwegian natural gas business
Royal Dutch Shell Plc is in talks to sell its Norwegian natural gas supplier Gasnor, according to people familiar with the matter, as the energy major continues to selectively dispose of assets.
Prosafe laments ‘lost year’ after accommodation vessel firm slumps to pre-tax losses of £683m
Bosses at Prosafe have lamented a “lost year” after it slumped to pre-tax losses of £683 million ($895m) in the first half 2020.
Aberdeen reaffirms links with Guyana as country prepares to make ‘great strides’ in oil and gas post-election
Scores of oil and gas representatives met virtually yesterday to discuss the opportunities available to supply chain companies in post-election Guyana.
Vestas for Viking as turbine contract confirmed
Vestas has been confirmed as the supplier of the 103 turbines for the Shetland-based Viking Wind Farm, the UK’s largest onshore wind development.
£50k spent on oil spill investigation that led to £7k fine for BP
The UK Government spent more than £50,000 investigating BP after an oil leak – an amount seven times greater than the fine dished out to the company.
OGUK webinar to highlight progress on sector’s road to recovery
The drive to ensure the UK oil and gas sector is taking collective action to stimulate its own recovery will be thrown into focus in an industry webinar next week.
New chair of Climate Ready Aberdeenshire steering group announced
Climate Ready Aberdeenshire (CRA) has appointed oil and gas veteran Sam Long as the new chair of its steering group.
Oil drops for third day before OPEC+ reviews easing output cuts
Oil fell below $42 a barrel in New York as OPEC+ gathered to assess its supply deal, with countries struggling to contain the virus that’s hurt economies and fuel demand globally.
North-east school pupils to interview energy industry experts as part of annual TechFest contest
Pupils from across the north-east are being given the chance to interview leading lights in the energy industry as part of TechFest’s annual STEM in the Pipeline initiative.
Asymptomatic testing could be key in meeting increased energy demand during autumn and winter
Making asymptomatic testing available for all offshore workers could be critical in ensuring the industry can meet increased energy demands during the winter months, according to safety bosses.
Greenpeace claims to find North Sea methane leak that’s been active for 30 years
Environmental activists claim to have found a methane leak in the North Sea that was caused a “blow-out” during drilling operations 30 years ago.
Aberdeen dolphin watching boost for green energy system
Plans to power a new Aberdeen attraction with a bespoke energy system have moved forward.
Venezuela’s fuel shortage set to get worse after refinery halted
Venezuela’s fuel crisis is poised to deteriorate even further after one of its biggest refineries was halted over the weekend following a nearby oil spill.
Infrastructure for Hornsea Two offshore wind farm departs Indonesia
More than 10,000 tonnes of steelwork has departed Indonesia bound for the Hornsea Two offshore wind farm.
Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz, says US
The Iranian navy has boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the US, an American military official said.
Mossmorran: Flaring continues at ExxonMobil site as Shell returns to normal operation
The Shell UK plant at Mossmorran has returned to normal operations following Tuesday’s severe weather but flaring is understood to be continuing at neighbouring ExxonMobil.
Embrace hydrogen to achieve net zero
Large-scale hydrogen storage can enable the rise of renewables while bringing benefits to local authorities, transport companies and electricity suppliers.
Greece welcomes French intervention in Eastern Mediterranean
Greece's prime minister has warmly thanked France for boosting its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean.