Is Scotland set to miss out on a UK nuclear energy renaissance?
As interest and investment in nuclear energy increases around the world, will Scotland’s longstanding opposition to the technology see it miss out on an economic boost?
Oil rig worker airlifted during medical emergency
An oil rig worker with a medical emergency has been rescued from his North Sea base by the Coastguard.
Record hot 2024 was first year to break 1.5C warming threshold, scientists say
Last year was the hottest on record and the first to breach a key global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial temperatures, scientists said.
Share of electricity supplied by wind in Ireland falls due to grid constraints
The share of electricity in Ireland supplied by wind fell during 2024 due to grid constraints, an energy company has said.
Aberdeen’s OSSO looks to geothermal growth after ‘milestone’ 2024
Aberdeen-headquartered OSSO is looking to consolidate its growth in geothermal energy after a "milestone" year its revenues increase by 50%.
Regulator issues £125k fine to CNOOC over Buzzard venting breach
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) regulator has issued a £125,000 fine to Chinese operator CNOOC for breaching venting consents at its Buzzard field.
Aberdeen’s KCA Deutag secures $513m in global drilling contracts
Aberdeen-headquartered drilling services firm KCA Deutag has secured $513 million (£418m) in land and offshore drilling contracts.
Aberdeen’s Rovtech to acquire VALOR ROV in seven-figure deal
Aberdeen-based Rovtech will acquire the VALOR remotely operated vehicle (ROV) business from Seatronics in a "transformative" seven-figure deal.
Shell awards North Sea drilling contract to SLB
Oilfield services giant SLB (NYSE:SLB) has secured a series of major drilling contracts from Shell across its deep- and ultra-deepwater assets.
Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future
An £800 million deal which will create two further battery energy storage sites in Scotland - each of which are the largest in Europe - has been hailed as "formidable" by First Minister John Swinney.
North Sea operator Kistos hails ‘strong investment environment in Norway’
North Sea operator Kistos (LON:KIST) has hailed the "strong investment environment in Norway" as it provided a trading and operational update ahead of its full year results.
What is triggered lightning? North Sea helicopters grounded due to ‘atmospheric’ phenomenon
Triggered lightning has only ever been recorded in the North Sea and The Sea of Japan.
What would zonal electricity pricing mean for Scotland?
The UK government expects to make a decision on the introduction of zonal pricing by mid-2025, but what would it mean for Scotland if the plans go ahead?
SNP energy secretary questions Aberdeen GB Energy job figures
Gillian Martin is in discussions with the UK Labour government over the GB Energy Bill.
John Swinney says budget will ‘maximise’ Scotland’s potential as energy leader
The First Minister has said the proposed Budget will "maximise our potential as an energy leader" in green power and net zero.
Future Grangemouth opportunities ‘very exciting’, Scottish energy minister says
But Scottish acting cabinet secretary for net zero and energy Gillian Martin said future opportunities at Grangemouth, including hydrogen, would be more commercially viable if the Acorn carbon capture project received UK government funding.
Penspen to deliver major European hydrogen project from Aberdeen office
UK-headquartered energy consultancy Penspen has secured a contract to assess the feasibility of introducing hydrogen blending on a major European gas pipeline.
Death, taxes and the future of the North Sea
Nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes - though in recent times the exact nature of those taxes has become a source of much uncertainty for many of those operating in the North Sea.
Three Aberdeen oil company headquarters sell for £45m
The firm selling the trio of buildings said it wanted to "reduce its office exposure" in the UK.
Biden bans US offshore oil and gas drilling ahead of Trump’s return
Analysts say the ban will have little practical impact on US oil and gas production, but sends a "strong political signal" to other nations including the UK.
Trump urges UK to ‘open up the North Sea’ and ‘get rid of windmills’
US President-elect Donald Trump said the UK is "making a very big mistake" in relation to its North Sea energy policies.
Charging Forward: Moray Council approves RES battery storage project, major BESS plans at Teesworks and Energy Dome signs CO2 battery offtake agreement
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Pylon wars: Battle between builders and ‘blockers’ mounts across UK
Plans to build thousands of new pylons in rural areas to meet the Government's clean power targets are sparking backlash in communities across the UK.
The challenge of sustaining global sustainability
Professor Paul de Leeuw from the Energy Transition Institute at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen explores the future challenges the world will face to sustain global sustainability.
Preparing the future energy workforce through regional and industry collaboration
Throughout 2024, we’ve seen continued geopolitical insecurity, economic uncertainty and political change across the world, all of which impacts something fundamental to how we live our lives, energy.