Glencore replaces Trafigura as supplier of key UK oil refinery
Commodity trader Glencore Plc. will replace its rival Trafigura Group as the supplier of crude oil to a key refinery in the UK.
Siemens Energy eyes biggest wind turbine to rival China
Siemens Energy AG (DE:ENR) has told customers it plans to produce its biggest wind turbine, potentially toward the end of the decade, as the company seeks to maintain its lead in one of the fastest-growing energy sectors.
Norwegian gas giant Equinor to invest in German hydrogen startup
Norway’s Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) is in advanced talks to become a key investor in German hydrogen startup HH2E AG in an effort to diversify its energy production, according to people familiar with the matter.
Drilling firm Noble to acquire competitor Diamond Offshore
US offshore drilling rig operator Noble Corp has announced it will acquire smaller rival Diamond Offshore in a cash and stock deal worth around $1.59 billion (£1.25bn).
Shell helicopter exec flags possible return of Super Puma to North Sea
A senior executive at Shell's aircraft division has suggested the H225 Super Puma helicopter could return to the operator's list of approved aircraft later this year.
Former BP chief executive backs end to new North Sea licences
A former boss of BP has called for an end to new oil and gas licences in the North Sea in an apparent endorsement of Labour's election promise.
Aberdeen’s PDi appoints new projects director in international push
Aberdeen's PDi Ltd has appointed Richard Leetham as its new projects director as part of an international expansion push.
Union survey highlights helicopter safety fears among North Sea offshore workforce
A union survey of offshore oil and gas workers has highlighted concerns about the safety of North Sea helicopter flights.
UK risking net zero goals without increased domestic wind manufacturing, report finds
New report calls for UK green industrial strategy to ramp up wind turbine manufacturing.
Shetland’s Viking wind farm achieves first power as mainland connection nears
First power has been produced from the Viking wind farm on Shetland as the island gears up to be connected to the British electricity grid for the first time.
Labour says Scotland’s wave energy potential being ‘squandered’ by Holyrood and Westminster
The Scottish Labour party claims Scotland's wave and tidal energy potential is being "squandered" by governments in Holyrood and Westminster.
DeepOcean nabs ‘significant’ UK decommissioning contract
Offshore services provider DeepOcean has been awarded a "significant" decommissioning contract from an international operator on the UK continental shelf.
Labour to propose offshore skills passport
A Labour government would create an offshore skills passport to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables.
SNP not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister says
The SNP is not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said.
Renewable energy sector targets more support from next UK government
UK wave and tidal energy sector calls for more targeted support from whichever party gets the keys to 10 Downing Street.
European gas surges 13% as Norway fault exposes supply fragility
European natural gas prices surged to the highest this year after flows from Norway slumped, highlighting the risk of relying too much on one major supplier.
Aramco aims to deepen UK ties at Energy Exports Conference
The European arm of Saudi national oil company Aramco is aiming to deepen UK supply chain ties at the Energy Exports Conference in Aberdeen next month.
Decom Mission survey reveals frustration rife in decommissioning sector
A survey conducted by decommissioning trade organisation Decom Mission has revealed widespread frustration with regulators among several supply chain concerns.
Tories and Labour clash on energy policy as they battle for power
The Tories and Labour clashed on energy policy as the General Election campaign focused on the prospect of cheaper household bills.
Aberdeen’s Wood Group rejects third Sidara takeover bid
Aberdeen-headquartered engineering services firm Wood Group (LON:WG) has rejected a third improved takeover bid from Dubai-based Sidara.
Conservatives set out plan to make switching energy supplier easier
Households could find it easier to switch to cheaper, more consumer-friendly energy suppliers under plans being set out by the Tories.
Updated: Starmer calls for Scottish voters to help Labour’s path to power
Keir Starmer put Scottish voters at the heart of his campaign to become prime minister, urging them to vote for his opposition Labour Party to end the Conservative Party’s 14-year grip on UK power.
NZTC sets out plan to export hydrogen from Scotland to Germany
A new report from Aberdeen's Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has found Scottish hydrogen exports could meet up to 100% of German import demand by 2045.
UK’s National Grid plans huge capital raise in net zero push
National Grid Plc plans to raise £6.8 billion ($8.7 billion) of capital to help fund a massive investment program as the shift to net zero requires a sweeping overhaul of Britain’s power network.
UAE’s Adnoc to buy Galp’s stake in Mozambique LNG project
The United Arab Emirates’ main oil company agreed to buy a 10% stake in a natural gas project in Mozambique, its second major deal this week as it seeks to expand the business globally.