Power Moves: SOWEC’s new co-chair and more
Claire Mack has joined the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) as its new industry co-chair.
More government needed for UK to seize floating wind opportunity
The Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has called for additional government support for the UK’s developing floating offshore wind industry.
Emtec and PDM selected for Ardersier Port electrical work
Haventus has commissioned Emtec Utility Services to deliver electrical infrastructure for its Ardersier Port energy transition facility.
UK Oil & Gas raises £400,000 for hydrogen storage project
UK Oil & Gas (AIM:UKOG) has raised funds to push the development of its South Dorset hydrogen storage project as it eyes bidding into the UK’s first hydrogen allocation round.
Green Volt looks toward delivery in 2025
After rapidly progressing through the approval process last year, the Green Volt floating wind farm aims to start delivering the project in 2025.
Centrica profits fall as it progresses green investment plan
Centrica PLC (LON:CSA) posted operating profit of £1.55 billion for 2024, in line with market expectations, as the energy company progressed its green-focused investment plan.
Shell extends £120m EPC contract with Wood
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group (LON: WG) has been awarded a $120 million contract extension by Shell UK to provide brownfield engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) to onshore and offshore assets across the UK.
Ithaca Energy hails “transformational” 2024
Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) has hailed a “transformational” 2024 and said it sees opportunities in both the North Sea and abroad.
BP investors demand vote on any plans to scrap climate goals
Nearly 50 major investors in BP (LON: BP) have called on the oil giant to let them vote on potential plans to scrap its climate goals.
Wood CFO resigns over incorrect credentials
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group (LON:WG) has announced that its chief financial officer (CFO) Arvind Balan has resigned from his position with immediate effect.
Wood wins Dutch hydrogen FEED contract
Wood (LON:WG) has received a front-end engineering design (FEED) scope from Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the Zeevonk hydrogen facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Cable maker XLCC to bring 300 jobs to Kilmarnock
Subsea cable manufacturer XLCC will base its sales and project delivery headquarters at the HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.
Aberdeen subsea specialist to expand after £10m sales
Subsea Supplies, an Aberdeen-based supplier of offshore and underwater technology equipment, has had a record-breaking financial year with turnover hitting £10 million in 2024.
National Grid opens consultation on North Humber to High Marnham power line
National Grid has launched a public consultation on its latest proposals for the planned North Humber to High Marnham overhead electricity transmission line
Onshore construction begins on major Scotland-England power link
SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission have begun construction on the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) transmission line.
Aberdeen’s Amplus Energy Services to buy Petrojarl I FPSO
Aberdeen-based Amplus Energy Services will acquire the Petrojarl I floating production offloading and storage (FPSO) vessel from its current owner, Altera Infrastructure.
National Gas appoints Murphy to deliver major St Fergus project
National Gas has appointed engineering and construction company Murphy to deliver a critical infrastructure project at the St Fergus Gas Terminal on the Northeast coast of Scotland.
Global Underwater Hub and Scottish Enterprise forge floating wind partnership
The Global Underwater Hub (GUH) and Scottish Enterprise (SE) have forged a partnership aimed at transforming the UK’s subsea supply chain into a global centre of excellence for floating offshore wind.
UK halved LNG imports in 2024 as Europe cuts supplies
The UK saw its LNG imports fall by 47% last year, new research has found.
Triton FPSO shut down over Storm Eowyn damage
Serica Energy (AIM: SQZ) has suspended production from the Triton floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel due to damage from Storm Eowyn.
Aberdeen’s First Marine Solutions acquires Andrews Hydrographics
Aberdeen-based marine solutions provider First Marine Solutions (FMS) has acquired fellow Aberdonian firm Andrews Hydrographics (Andrews Survey) for an undisclosed sum.
Explorer claims potential 16 Tcf UK gas discovery
Oil and gas exploration and production company Egdon Resources has discovered a reserve believed to hold 16 Tcf (480 Bcm) of gas.
King Charles visits offshore turbine monopile factory
King Charles III visited SeAH Wind’s monopile factory in Teesside as part of a royal visit to the region.
Humber Renewables Champion on building a green legacy
Humber renewables champion Camilla’s calling came as coal lost its crown and green became the new black
Power Moves: Fugro general counsel and more
Katja Fenton has been appointed as Fugro’s general counsel and member of the executive leadership team.