Serica Energy acquires 30% interest in Greater Buchan Area from Jersey Oil and Gas
Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has announced it will acquire a 30% non-operated interest in the North Sea's Greater Buchan Area development from Jersey Oil and Gas (JOG).
BP selects executive search firm to find Looney CEO replacement
Oil giant reportedly hires Egon Zehnder International to help find next chief executive after Bernard Looney ousting
‘Extremely disrespectful’: Sausage and cider music festival to change dates after clash with Piper Alpha anniversary ceremony
The Hazlehead Park event had been scheduled for the date of the 36th anniversary of the North Sea disaster which claimed 167 lives.v
Report finds 100 North Sea storage sites needed to meet 2050 CCUS demand
A new report from Xodus has found around 100 North Sea reservoirs will be needed to meet UK demand for carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) by 2050.
UK government plans new oil and gas ‘price shock’ tax mechanism post-EPL
The UK government is planning for the introduction of a new tax mechanism for North Sea oil and gas operators following the scheduled end of the windfall tax in 2028
Aberdeen’s Offshore Helicopter Services facing £10m HMRC probe
Aberdeen based Offshore Helicopter Services (OHS) UK is facing an HMRC investigation into its tax affairs with the company potentially liable for £10 million in repayments.
CHC Scotia helicopter workers set to strike across UK in pay dispute
More than 60 Unite Union members employed by CHC Scotia to strike across Aberdeen, Humberside and Norwich airports.
IMCA warns US legislators tightening offshore worker laws could impact wind ambitions
“A tightening of restrictions on offshore workers will simply result in the U.S. becoming an unattractive place to do business to the detriment of America’s energy ambitions and strategy,” says IMCA chief.
JDR subsea cable manufacturing facility passes key construction milestones
The Northumberland facility will produce high and extra-high voltage subsea cables for the offshore wind sector.
Can oil ever be green? Norway turns to wind-powered drilling
Norway is betting that zeroing out emissions from oil production will help it meet internationally agreed climate targets while future-proofing an industry that’s made it one of the richest countries in the world.
GMB union signs deal with independent North Sea operators to give workers more say
Union signs agreement with BRINDEX operators to work together on job security and energy policy.
German power market braced for near-record wind output
Germany’s wind turbines are likely to produce near-record levels of power this week as strong gusts hit the country.
Shell paid net UK taxes for first time in years on windfall levy
Without the government’s new Energy Profits Levy, Shell said it wouldn’t have had to pay corporate tax in the UK.
Aberdeen’s READ Cased Hole targets investment and jobs boost from HQ upgrade
Specialist oil and gas well logging firm READ Cased Hole is targeting a jobs and growth boost from upgrades to its Viking House headquarters in Aberdeen's Bridge of Don.
First ever ScottishPower Renewables offshore wind apprentice graduates to permanent role
21-year-old Jovita Beeston takes on permanent role at East Anglia ONE wind farm after completing three-year apprenticeship.
Eneco moves closer to Rotterdam green hydrogen electrolyser construction
If approved, Eneco will begin construction on the 800MW green hydrogen plant in 2026.
Aberdeen’s OEG acquires Dutch subsea and topside services firm Bluestream Offshore
Aberdeen's OEG Energy Group makes fifth acquisition of 2023 as it continues renewables expansion push.
‘Strategic’ manufacturers to get billions of pounds in Treasury backing
Treasury will commit £960 million to a green industries growth accelerator plan covering carbon capture, hydrogen, nuclear energy and offshore wind
Aberdeen has ‘strong claim’ to get Labour’s GB Energy headquarters, Ed Miliband says
Labour's shadow climate secretary, visiting the north-east, said he wants the city to become the UK's 'clean energy capital'.
SEEL agrees 10% farm-in to North Sea Project Orion CCS licence
Sumitomo Corporation subsidiary SEEL agrees farm-in for 50% share of Carbon Catalysts 20% interest in the CS017 and CS018 licences, subject to regulatory approval.
EODEX completes offshore unexploded munitions clearance at Moray West offshore wind farm
Aberdeen-headquartered munitions disposal firm EODEX UK has completed a "groundbreaking" clearance campaign at the site of the Moray West offshore wind farm.
Cash-strapped Thurso battery firm AMTE Power unveils £2.5 million buyout deal
But it warns there are no guarantees, so it's not out of the woods yet.
Vestas hones in on Scotland for new wind turbine factory
“The North Sea is probably the most attractive area in the world for offshore wind,” Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen said.
ClientEarth lawsuit against Shell’s board of directors over net zero strategy dismissed
UK Court of Appeal refuses to hear appeal from ClientEarth after its lawsuit against Shell's board of directors was dismissed in July
Agreement to explore developing intra-European corridor for renewable hydrogen
Memorandum of Understanding agreed to explore renewable hydrogen corridor connecting Spain, the Netherlands and Germany