Equinor powers North Sea Troll B and C platforms from shore
Norwegian oil and gas firm Equinor has completed a project to partly power its Troll B and C platforms in the North Sea from shore, significantly reducing emissions.
Net zero needs more metals, but less extraction from the Earth
The mining industry is currently one of the most significant contributors to planet-warming emissions — but it's on track to become one of the most important sectors for a net-zero future.
SLB says lithium breakthrough brings full-scale plant closer to reality
SLB, the world’s biggest oilfield services provider, said it achieved results at a lithium project that prove it can some day produce the battery metal at a commercial scale with less impact on the environment.
Some businesses still misunderstanding what net zero means, research finds
Some businesses may still be misunderstanding what net zero means, researchers have found.
Orkney wave energy project gets £16m in joint EU and UK funding
A 1 MW wave energy demonstration project in Orkney has secured €19.6 million (£16.5m) for a two year grid connected trial.
Aberdeenshire’s Motive Offshore acquires Aquatic from Acteon Group
Aberdeenshire offshore energy equipment firm Motive Offshore has acquired fellow Scottish firm Aquatic from Acteon Group.
Denmark’s Project Greensand CCS completes pilot phase
A world first pilot project in Denmark has proven the feasibility of safely storing captured carbon dioxide (CO2) deep beneath the North Sea seabed.
Serica Energy assets remain ‘cash generative’ despite ‘unjustifiably punitive fiscal regime’
North Sea operator Serica Energy said its UK offshore assets remain "cash generative" despite an "unjustifiably punitive" fiscal regime as it released its half year results today.
Tropical Storm Francine disrupts Gulf Coast oil, gas output
ropical Storm Francine forced some oil drillers to halt production and evacuate crews as it barreled through the Gulf of Mexico, and was expected to strengthen to a Category 2 hurricane as it heads toward the coast of Louisiana.
Hartshead Resources outlines ‘exciting and encouraging’ 33rd round licences
North Sea operator Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR) estimates it now holds more than a trillion cubic feet of gas reserves following the 33rd Licensing Round.
Dorset hydrogen storage project wins support from Solent Cluster
A proposal to build a hydrogen storage facility in a salt cavern in Dorset has received backing from The Solent Cluster industrial decarbonisation group.
Hydrogen hopes still high despite hurdles and funding delays
Nine months after the UK government allocated £2 billion to green hydrogen projects, industry has raised concerns about delays and regulatory hurdles putting the bids that succeeded in winning funding projects at risk.
Amid AR6 relief, frustration mounts for Berwick Bank offshore wind developers
While the UK offshore wind sector breathed a sigh of relief after the latest renewables auction, frustration is mounting over delays at Scotland's Berwick Bank project.
Scottish university innovation aims to seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells
Scotland's Heriot-Watt University has unveiled ambitions plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells over the next decade using a chemical injection technology.
Scottish underwater robotics firm HonuWorx secures seven figure investment
Scottish subsea robotics firm HonuWorx has secured "seven-figure" investment backing for its plans to slash costs and emissions for offshore repair and inspection work.
UK is set to loosen its 2030 offshore wind power target
The UK is preparing to pull back its target of building 55 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by the end of the decade.
Energy transition ‘unicorn factory’ launches in Aberdeen
The co-founder of subsea robotics firm ROVOP is set to launch a 'unicorn factory' in Aberdeen focused on accelerating the UK energy transition.
Increased North Sea well intervention ‘huge opportunity’ for UK supply chain, NSTA says
Increased well intervention could provide a "huge opportunity" for the North Sea supply chain and lead to "cheaper, easier, cleaner" UK production, according to the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).
The crucial role of hydrogen storage and networks: a call for decisive government action to secure our clean energy future
The UK sits on a potential energy goldmine. The British Geological Survey estimates the nation could store up to 3,000 TWh of hydrogen – a staggering figure dwarfing the 60-100 TWh that the Royal Society said would be needed by 2050.
D2Zero acquires Hull engineering firm, announces new ETZ headquarters
North East energy transition group D2Zero has added another acquisition to its growing portfolio as it announces the location of its new headquarters in Aberdeen.
Hartshead Resources moves closer to field development plan for Anning and Somerville
Australian operator Hartshead Resources is moving closer to a field development plan for its Anning and Somerville development
North-east jobs warning as SNP raids ScotWind fund in emergency £1bn spending cut
It was hoped the revenue would help the shift from fossil fuel reliance in the vital energy industry.
AR6 delivers six tidal stream projects with UK pipeline ‘confidently growing’
Six UK tidal stream projects have secured funding as part of the sixth Allocation Round (AR6) renewables auction in an “important step forward” for the sector.
After 50 years of collaboration, IOGP sets its sights on energy transition
In August, the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) celebrated its 50th anniversary since its founding in London.
UK must tackle offshore wind ‘manufacturing deficit’ after AR6
Hopes of green jobs for oil and gas workers will "fall at the first hurdle" if the UK fails to build turbines for windfarms, a trades union has warned.