RWE confirms Emirati firm Lamprell as Norfolk Vanguard supplier
RWE has confirmed Lamprell as the supplier of 184 transition pieces for its UK Norfolk Vanguard West and Vanguard East offshore wind farms.
North Sea flight operator CHC Helicopters records £4.8m loss
North Sea helicopter operator CHC Scotia has recorded a £4.8 million loss in 2023 in what the company described as “challenging industry conditions”.
North Sea oil pollution ‘grossly underestimated’, report finds
North Sea oil pollution has been "grossly underestimated" due to an opaque and misleading reporting system and ineffective regulations, a report has found.
Legal challenge to Rosebank and Jackdaw headed for November hearing
A Scottish court has granted approval for legal challenges to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields to proceed to a hearing.
UK energy sector reacts to GB Energy headquarters announcement
The UK energy sector has welcomed confirmation that GB Energy's headquarters will be based in Aberdeen, but called for more clarity over the government's energy policy.
Aberdeen confirmed as GB Energy HQ, but questions over detail remain
The UK government has confirmed Aberdeen will host the headquarters of GB Energy, but questions over its exact role still remain.
Windfall tax could lead to Forties pipeline closing 10 years early, Ineos says
The operator of the crucial Forties Pipeline System (FPS) has warned it could close 10 years early due to the UK government's North Sea tax policies.
Petrofac again extends grace period with lenders over missed payments
Petrofac (LON: PFC) has extended its existing forbearance agreement on a missed interest payment with a group of lenders from 20 September to 18 October 2024.
Mystery potential Grangemouth buyer revealed as Canadian businessman
The mystery buyer behind a potential bid for the Grangemouth refinery has been revealed as Canadian businessman Garth Reid, according to media reports.
‘Climate Change Act 2’ essential to UK, industrialist Dale Vince to tell Labour
Green industrialist Dale Vince will join campaigners calling on Labour to introduce stronger environmental protections.
The North Sea semisub market may seem buoyant, but looks can be deceiving
The North Sea semisubmersible (semisub) market hit 100% utilisation at the height of summer this year, however the reality is that shrinking supply has accentuated this, rather than soaring demand.
Scotland re-elected for leadership role in global climate network
John Swinney has said that Scotland has “big ambitions” on climate change after the country was chosen for the third time to help lead a global climate action network.
Equinor, RWE won’t move forward with hydrogen pipeline to Europe
Equinor ASA said that it won’t be moving ahead with plans to build a pipeline to carry hydrogen from Norway to Germany with partner RWE AG.
John Swinney vows Scotland will grasp energy opportunities ‘with both hands’
Scotland will seek to maximise the opportunities from energy policies pursued by Westminster, First Minister John Swinney vowed as he met key UK Government figures in the sector.
World first in-situ generator swap at Kincardine floating wind farm
A generator swap at the Kincardine floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Aberdeen has been hailed as a "world-first" for the industry.
Arctic seabed mining will cause ‘irreversible harm’ to wildlife – Greenpeace
Plans to open a vast area of the Arctic seabed to mining will cause “irreversible harm” to unique and vulnerable wildlife and habitats, Greenpeace International has warned.
GE Vernova says it may cut 900 jobs in offshore wind revamp
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) may cut about 900 jobs globally as it moves to shrink its offshore wind business.
Oil industry yet to prove carbon capture viable: Kerry
John Kerry, the Biden administration’s former top climate diplomat, said the oil and gas industry must prove carbon capture can play a meaningful role lowering emissions or face a quicker-than-expected transition away from fossil fuels.
Government not ‘sleepwalking’ over Grangemouth, says Starmer
The Prime Minister has said his Government is not “sleepwalking” into potential “industrial devastation” over the closure of the Grangemouth refinery.
Investment for growth triggers move to new head office for Boston Energy
Wind power services firm Boston Energy has announced its move to a new, 3,300 sq ft head office located at the Hesslewood Office Park in East Yorkshire – and a rebrand with new logo.
Aberdeen’s Imrandd completes first contract for major Australian operator
Aberdeen-based consultancy Imrandd has expanded its global footprint after completing its first contract in Australia for a "major upstream operator".
Marine robotics firm Beam extends capacities with autonomous tech
Offshore wind services firm Beam, recently formed from the merger of marine robotic technology companies Rovco and Vaarst, has announced an investment of £15m in three marine vehicles aimed at boosting its surveillance capabilities.
Upstream electrification could cut over 80% of oil and gas emissions, Rystad says
Electrifying upstream oil and gas assets to run on renewables or natural gas that would otherwise be flared could cut associated emissions by more than 80%, according to Rystad Energy.
Complications stall Prax’s purchase of Shell’s stake in German refinery
A planned purchase by Prax Group of Shell’s 37.5% stake in the Schwedt refinery in Germany is being delayed by “pending lawsuits by third parties,” according to a report from Reuters.
UK gas plants kept offline by wind and solar
UK gas-fired power plants are running at their lowest hours of operation since 2017 owing to high levels of wind, solar and imports from Norway and France into the national grid.