Renewables campaign group calls for ‘clearer’ greenhouse gas deal
A renewables campaign group has called for more action in the bid to tackle greenhouse gases.
Austex signs gas gathering contracts Oklahoma project
AusTex has signed two gas gathering contracts for its Snake River project in Oklahoma.
Cameron seeks record profit after successful third quarter
US-based Cameron is aiming for a prosperous end to 2014 after its recent quarterly earnings were calculated significantly higher than previous years.
Masdar to build GCC’s first large-scale windfarm
Masdar will assist in the building of the first large-scale wind farm in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Lamprell completes Mercury rig ahead of schedule
Rig designer and builder Lamprell has completed construction of the second Caspian Sea drilling rig, the Mercury, ahead of schedule.
Ed Davey calls for EU carbon market reform
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has said he intends to reform the EU Emissions Trade System (ETS) four years earlier than planned.
LGO spuds sixth Gourdon well
Leni Gas and Oil (LGO) has spudded the sixth well of its 30-well Goudron development in Trinidad.
Triple contract win strengthens Aqualis Offshore’s Middle East presence
Aqualis Offshore has secured three contracts for its Middle East offices amid its aim to build a stronger presence in the area.
OPEC’s rising oil production triggers crude price fall
Oil production from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is at its highest level since December 2013, according to a recent review.
Helicopter pilot calls for emergency crews at Aberdeen Airport
A helicopter pilot called for emergency crews to Aberdeen International Airport this morning after coming into difficulty.
Shell to explore managed pressure drilling
Shell has contracted offshore technology provider Enhanced Drilling to conduct a survey on its EC-Drill – a managed pressure drilling (MPD) technology system.
All-Energy sets December deadline for conference papers
All-Energy 2015 today made its call for papers as it prepares for next year’s conference.
Divex to deliver communication system to the US Navy
Aberdeen-based Divex has landed a contract to deliver a communications system to the US Navy.
SgurrEnergy boost North American presence with new base
SgurrEnergy has opened an office in Texas as part of its three-year expansion plan. The company believes the new work space will strengthen its services amid the growing Texas energy market, which has the highest number of operational wind farms in North America.
Double contract win for Penspen
Oil and gas engineer Penspen has landed two contracts for a project in west Asia.
JDR wins contract for North Sea project
Offshore technology provider JDR has landed a North Sea contract. JDR will be responsible for the design and manufacture of a hybrid power steel umbilical from Wintershall Noorzdee B.V.
Triodas Renewables launches crowdfunding bid
Triodas Renewables today confirmed that it will offer individuals the chance to co-own renewable energy projects. In association with Trillion Fund, the crowd financing platform for renewable energy, people can invest as little as £50, the lowest ever minimum investment for Triodas shares. Total shares will be capped at £5million and the money raised will be invested in constructing new renewable energy generating assets, accelerating the firm’s renewable electricity generation capacity.
Successful first investment seed for Cumulus Energy Storage
Cumulus Energy Storage (CES) has managed to raise £250,000 from its first round of seed investment. The firm will use the cash to develop its renewable technology. CES is currently developing the low-cost, grid-level energy storage in a bid to reduce energy supply costs by developing prototype battery technology which can be used to cope with the rigours of the industry.
BRE makes senior appointment
Building science centre BRE has appointed a new chief scientist and engineer.
Caza acquires land in New Mexico
Caza Oil and Gas has acquired additional acres of land in New Mexico.
European natural gas development at ’10-year low’
Natural gas plant development is at a 10 year low, according to the Platts Power in Europe Tracker. The Platts tracker, which shows electric power generation capacity and construction, highlights that less than four gigawatts (gw) of natural gas-fired power plants are being built in West Europe.
Video: The industry’s size and shape
Travel offshore will be business as usual, according to Step Change and Safety's Les Linklater.
Energy resources could ‘revive’ Mozambique
Mozambique’s booming energy prospects could bring a turn-around in the country’s outlook amid a ceasefire between its opposing political parties. Frelimo and former rebel group Renamo signed a peace treaty in August which could improve the energy rich nation’s prospects ahead of the elections on October 15.
Seven Generations secures hydraulic fracturing deal
Independent petroleum company Seven Generations Energy (7G) has struck a hydraulic fracturing deal with Schlumberger Canada.
£9.4million boost for low carbon economy
More homes and businesses in England and Wales could be heated by low carbon technologies with a substantial grant from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).