Power Moves: New board member at Port of Aberdeen and more
Gillian King has become a non-executive board member at the Port of Aberdeen, effective 6 January 2025.
UK government review looking to strengthen Ofgem
The UK government has announced plans to undertake a comprehensive review of energy regulator Ofgem.
Wood scores Romanian sustainable fuel refinery upgrade work
Wood Group has been awarded a contract by Romania’s OMV Petrom to help upgrade one of its refineries to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Inyanga unveils new tidal energy design for Welsh deployment
Inyanga Marine Energy Group has unveiled the design blueprint for its HydroWing tidal energy technology, which is due to be deployed at Morlais, Wales.
Europa cancels Whisby oil royalty agreement
Europa Oil & Gas (AIM: EOG) has terminated a royalty agreement covering the Whisby 4 well with BritNRG, the Whisby field operator and licence holder.
Seaway7 receives Inch Cape offshore wind foundation contract
Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, has received a contract from ESB and Red Rock Renewables to transport and install pin-pile jacket foundations and transition pieces for their Inch Cape offshore wind farm.
Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon developers combine extension projects
The developers of the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farm extensions have decided to combine the two into a single project.
EnQuest secures additional Malaysian gas resources
UK energy company EnQuest (LON:ENQ) has been awarded the rights to develop additional resources from its Seligi field gas resources in Malaysia.
UK needs to act to take lead in £31-trillion nuclear fusion industry
The UK government needs to act now to attract companies in order to take the lead in the global nuclear fusion industry – which could be worth up to £31 trillion, new research has said.
Berwick Bank delays are hurting Scottish supply chain
Delays in approving the mammoth Berwick Bank offshore wind farm are putting potentially billions of pounds of investment and thousands of jobs at risk, a business group has warned.
Green Volt offshore wind farm awards two FEED contracts
Vargronn and Flotation Energy have awarded two sets of front-end engineering and design (FEED) contracts for their Green Volt floating offshore wind farm.
Planning Inspectorate to examine plan for major 840MW solar farm
The UK Planning Inspectorate has accepted Photovolt Development Partners’ submission for its 840MW Botley West solar farm.
UK, Norway announce new clean energy partnership
The UK and Norway will launch a new Green Industrial Partnership to combine their capabilities on clean energy and drive economic growth.
Orcadian Energy says North Sea needs clarity not ‘punitive taxes’
Orcadian Energy (AIM:ORCA) has warned that “punitive taxes” from the government risks undermining the UK’s oil and gas industry.
Ineos makes third major US investment in three years with deepwater purchase
Ineos Energy has acquired the Gulf of Mexico business held by CNOOC Energy Holdings USA, the company’s third major US investment in the past three years.
Repsol shuts down Bleo Holm FPSO for maintenance
Repsol has shut down the Bleo Holm floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for maintenance.
Power Moves: New Centurion CEO and more
Euan Leask has been promoted to CEO of Dyce-based rentals and services supplier Centurion Group.
Forth Ports to invest £50m in Port of Leith to deliver Inch Cape wind farm
Forth Ports will make a £50-million private investment in infrastructure at the Port of Leith after securing the foundation marshalling contract for the 1.1GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm.
Technica eyes Humber clean energy work with new spinout
Engineering solutions provider Technica has launched a new energy-focused company as it looks to take advantage of the Humber Estuary’s growing hydrogen and carbon capture industries.
Muir Mhor floating wind farm files key applications in ScotWind first
Fred Olsen Seawind and Vattenfall have submitted two key consent applications for their major 1GW Muir Mhor floating offshore wind farm.
UK underwater industry grew by £1.2bn in 2024
The UK’s underwater industry rose in value by £1.2 billion over the last year, growing from £8bn to £9.2bn, the Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has revealed.
JCE Energy installs solar power system on Norwegian platform
Aberdeen-based JCE Energy has provided Aker BP with a modular solar system to provide power during construction of an unmanned installation (UI).
HSE serves prohibition notice on Repsol over North Sea rig safety concerns
The Fulmar A platform, operated by Repsol, has been served with a prohibition notice by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Power Moves: NSMP’s CEO steps down and more
Sayma Cox has stepped down as CEO of Aberdeen-based North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP).
Highland clean power takes prize at Scottish Green Energy Awards
A Highland clean power scheme for rural homes has taken the top prize at the annual Scottish Green Energy Awards.