Equinor concludes internal investigation into Norway helicopter crash
North Sea operator Equinor has released details of an internal investigation into a fatal helicopter crash off the coast of Norway in February.
Labour’s energy plans ‘will cut bills and drive growth’ in Scotland, says Reeves
Labour’s clean energy plans will “turbocharge” the Scottish economy, the party’s shadow chancellor is expected to say during a General Election campaign visit to Scotland today.
New North Sea oil and gas ‘largely irrelevant’ for energy security, ECIU says
ECIU analysis argues for heat pumps and EVs backed by UK renewables over new North Sea licences.
Is the future of North Sea drilling in doubt after Supreme Court ruling?
Climate law experts say the Supreme Court's decision will likely "undermine investor confidence" in the North Sea and boost legal challenges to the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments.
Tories do not care about the climate – Swinney
John Swinney has accused the Conservatives of not caring about the climate as he clashed with Douglas Ross.
Fossil fuel firms flared most gas since 2019, says World Bank
The burning of excess natural gas from global oil fields hit its highest level since 2019 last year, spewing enough pollutants into the atmosphere to equal those from an extra five million cars, according to a World Bank report.
Supreme Court overturns oil well approval in landmark downstream emissions case
The Supreme Court's decision in the Finch case could have implications for North Sea oil and gas firms including Shell and Equinor.
BP contributes £17bn to UK economy, report finds
Supermajor BP (LON:BP) contributed £17.1bn to the UK economy in 2023 according to a new report by Oxford Economics.
How Highland Council is seeking to secure at least £4 million community benefit boost from renewables developers
Proposed fund aims to maximise economic benefit from natural environment and resources.
Net Zero secretary’s maternity leave to begin on July 1
Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary will begin her maternity leave on July 1, being replaced by her junior minister.
Blue hydrogen and gas-power CCS could derail UK net zero targets
Gas-powered hydrogen production and carbon capture schemes risk derailing the UK's net zero targets, a new report has warned.
Shell’s Penguins FPSO reaches UK waters after departing Norway
After a turbulent journey from China and more than a year in Norway, Shell's Penguins FPSO has now reached its position at its namesake field east of Shetland.
Marine campaigners prepare new legal action over latest NSTA licensing round
Marine conservation group Oceana UK is preparing to launch legal action against the UK government over its decision to award new oil and gas licences in the North Sea.
UK Supreme Court set to rule in pivotal downstream emissions case
The Supreme Court's decision in the Finch case could have implications for North Sea oil and gas firms including Shell and Equinor.
Scottish Government again misses target for reducing emissions
The Scottish Government has again missed its emissions reduction target, figures show.
Claire Coutinho: Labour’s energy policy will be ‘triple whammy on UK’
The Conservatives have claimed Labour’s energy policy will be a “triple whammy” for the UK, as they renewed their tax attack on their rivals.
Xodus launches offshore renewables engineering arm Evolv Energies
Energy consultancy firm Xodus has launched a new dedicated offshore renewables engineering arm called Evolv Energies.
SLB and Aker Carbon Capture finalise joint venture deal
American oilfield services firm SLB (NYSE:SLB) has finalised its acquisition of a majority stake in Norway's Aker Carbon Capture (ACC).
Catan: New Energies pits fossil fuels against renewable energy
In the latest edition of the classic board game Catan, players must avoid climate catastrophe while choosing between fossil fuels and renewables.
WATCH: Oil rig explodes on the shores of Kishorn
The Northern Producer has become a well-known sight on the North Coast 500 route.
Noble grabs ‘first mover advantage’ with Diamond Offshore acquisition
Noble Corporation (NYSE:NE) has grabbed "first mover advantage" in an offshore rig market set for further consolidation, according to analyst firm Wood Mackenzie.
UK on track to miss 2030 floating offshore wind target by 90%
The UK is currently on track to miss its 2030 floating offshore wind deployment target by 90%, according to analysis by Westwood Global Energy Group.
Labour manifesto promises ‘phased and responsible’ North Sea transition
The Labour Party released its election manifesto promising a “phased and responsible” transition in the North Sea and pledged to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.
Offshore wind safety incidents almost double year-on-year in 2023
The G+ 2023 Incident Data Report recorded 1,679 offshore wind safety incidents in 2023, compared to 868 in 2022.
Vestas confirms plans for wind turbine blade factory in Scotland
Vestas (CPH:VWS) has confirmed plans for a new wind turbine blade factory in Scotland, submitting planning documents with Edinburgh City Council.