Five more firms throw support behind 10-point plan to improve mental health in energy industry
Five more leading energy organisations have given their backing to a charter aimed at improving the mental health of thousands of North Sea workers.
Planning approval paves way for first phase of Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub
Plans for the first phase of a scalable, green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility in Aberdeen have taken a step forward.
Kent wins contract for work on BP offshore wind farms
Engineering giant Kent has won a contract to support the development of two BP (LON: BP) offshore wind farms in Irish Sea.
Outgoing Serica chairman blasts UK political parties in parting letter
Since Serica’s 2022 AGM there has been a “whirlwind of anti-oil and gas sentiment”, Tony Craven Walker says, with “UK industry caught in the cross fire”.
Gunther Newcombe to leave role as lead for Shetland Orion project
Gunther Newcombe is to leave his position as the lead for Shetland’s flagship decarbonisation project.
Exclusive: ETZ Ltd enters £1.5m joint venture to expand Aberdeen ‘wind campus’
The partners claim the investment in the W-Zero-2 building - formerly 1 Minto Drive - will trigger much needed revitalisation of the 2000 square meter brownfield property.
Aberdeen expected to gain tax-breaks in new investment zone as decision day approaches
The Granite City is understood to be close to gaining the new status with some tax benefits.
Denmark delays man-made energy island in North Sea due to high costs
Denmark postponed the public tender for its planned man-made energy island in the North Sea, saying that the finances behind the project are “challenged.”
Watch: England cricketer Jonny Bairstow removes Just Stop Oil protestor from pitch
English cricketer Jonny Bairstow was having none of Just Stop Oil’s antics as he physically removed a protestor from the field of play on Wednesday.
Shell earmarks £150k for Aberdeen Uni energy transition scholarships
Energy giant Shell (LON: SHEL) is funding five energy transition scholarships for masters students in the Granite City.
How to uncork £200bn of primed investments tops bill at North Sea summit
Ways to unlock major North Sea investments was top of the agenda when industry and government got round the table in Aberdeen yesterday.
Offshore wind ‘sea change’ needed if UK is to slash project timelines
A major transformation of the offshore wind industry needs to happen if the UK is going to get close to its deployment goals.
Probe launched after fire on North Sea gas platform
An investigation is underway after a fire broke out on board an Equinor-operated North Sea gas platform last week.
UK done ‘whole world a favour’ by bringing down cost of offshore wind
Tim Pick commended the UK offshore wind industry for its steady cost reductions during an event in Aberdeen on Tuesday.
Around 70 TotalEnergies workers secure pay rise and change to shift patterns
Dozens of workers employed by French supermajor TotalEnergies (PARIS: TTE) have overwhelmingly voted in favour of an improved pay offer.
Wood, Centrica, Equinor team up for low carbon hydrogen with view to storing gas in Rough field
A triumvirate of energy firms have teamed up to advance the rollout of low-carbon hydrogen production and storage in the east of England.
Aberdeenshire subsea firm finds lost Titanic submarine
The discovery gives some closure to the families of the five people who lost their lives.
Neptune takeover: ‘Strategic logic’ to Eni’s decision, says analyst
Analysts have highlighted Neptune Energy’s bountiful gas reserves as a driving force behind its impending takeover.
Eni to acquire Neptune Energy, with Norwegian assets going to Var, as $4.9bn deal unveiled
Italian supermajor Eni’s (NYSE: E) takeover of Neptune Energy – a deal that has been rumoured for months – has officially been confirmed.
Westminster’s levelling up agenda leaving other regions in the lurch, says port boss
Port facilities outside of “Humber and Tees” appear to be facing an uphill battle to attract the attention, and funds, of the UK Government.
INWED: Why more women should enter the field of engineering
Solving problems, working as part of a diverse team and delivering projects that really make a difference - engineering is an exciting professional choice.
Titanic sub crew dead after vessel’s catastrophic implosion
The five crew members on the missing submersible that was headed to the Titanic died from a “catastrophic implosion” of their vessel.
Final turbine installed at Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
It is a momentous day for Scotland’s renewables sector after the last turbine was installed at the country’s largest wind farm.
NEO Energy new Buchan field operator after farm-in deal with Jersey completes
Jersey Oil and Gas (LON: JOG) has completed its Great Buchan Area farm-out deal with NEO Energy, the company confirmed on Thursday.
Gas shortfall drives surge in profits for Hywind Scotland wind farm
Profits from Equinor’s (OSLO: EQNR) Hywind Scotland scheme surged last year as legacy renewables projects unintentionally gained from Europe’s gas crisis.