West of Orkney Wind Farm donates £50,000 to Highland apprenticeship scheme
The FutureSkills apprenticeship programme in Caithness has received £50,000 in support from the West of Orkney Wind Farm.
Next government has “100 days to save 100,000 North Sea jobs,” report warns
New research has warned that the next UK government will have just 100 days to restore confidence to the North Sea energy sector and save 100,000 jobs.
Hydrogen industry groups outline steps to accelerate UK clean hydrogen growth
The Hydrogen Coordination Forum, which comprises national and regional industry groups in the low-carbon hydrogen space, has set out 10 steps its members see as “quick wins” that would accelerate the growth of the UK’s nascent hydrogen economy.
Subsea7 to supply Serica Energy with Belinda pipeline
Serica Energy (AIM: SQZ) has awarded Subsea7 a “sizeable” contract to supply a pipeline for the company’s Belinda field development south-east of the Triton FPSO.
Ofgem confirms 7% energy price cap cut
Ofgem has confirmed that that it will lower the energy price cap for domestic energy bills by 7% from 1 July to 30 September 2024 compared to the previous quarter.
Humber Hydrogen Hub partners launch projects in UK Parliament
Equinor, Centrica and SSE Thermal have launched a collection of low-carbon hydrogen projects planned for the Yorkshire and Humber region in northeast England.
RenewableUK, OEUK announce ‘energy skills passport’ prototype
Bodies from the oil, gas and offshore wind industry have reached an agreement to trial an ‘energy skills passport’ that will allow cross-sector recognition of industry training and expertise, according to a joint statement released by RenewableUK and OEUK.
Supercritical Solutions and HAMR Energy forge e-methanol partnership
UK-based Supercritical Solutions and Australia’s HAMR Energy will partner in an e-methanol project that aims to reduce renewable methanol costs by 20%.
UK sustainable aviation fuel mandate risks ramping up cost pressures on airlines
Airlines have raised concerns with the UK Government’s plans to introduce a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate in 2025.
HSE warns ballast management flaws on Ithaca’s FPF1 put workers at serious risk
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) that flaws with how it manages the ballast systems on its FPF1 installation put workers “at the risk of serious personal injury or death”.
RWE installs first offshore turbine foundation for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Power producer RWE has announced that the first offshore turbine foundation for the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the Dogger Bank area of the Central North Sea has been installed.
Decom Mission announces award winners
Four companies and individuals have been recognised at the seventh annual Decom Mission Awards.
Time is running out to hit net zero by 2050 – but the world can still meet goals – report
Time is running out for the world to reach net zero, with the halfway point having been reached in a make-or-break decade, a new report has warned.
HSE warns Dana over insufficient fire suppression inspections on Triton FPSO
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has raised concerns that Dana Petroleum is making insufficient inspections of the fire suppression system of its Triton floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
OSSO helps recover usable oil from ‘crude oil sludge’
Aberdeen-based fluid control solutions specialist OSSO has helped recover 1,280 cubic metres of usable oil from ‘crude oil sludge’ as part of a decommissioning project.
Galileo to propose 533MW wind farm on Cabrach and Glenfiddich Estates
Renewable energy investor Galileo Green Energy has revealed that it is developing proposals for the construction of a 533MW wind farm.
UK Government doubles down on prioritising agriculture over solar development
The UK Government is taking an increasingly firmer line on prioritising using the highest-quality agricultural land for food production rather than for developing new solar farms.
Drone inspection specialists SkyVisor to enter UK market
French drone inspection group SkyVisor has revealed plans to offer autonomous inspections of wind turbines and solar panels in the UK market.
Phoenix Decom repurposes 16,000 tonnes of concrete mattresses
Aberdeen-based decommissioning waste sector specialist Phoenix Decom has repurposed more than 16,000 tonnes of concrete subsea mattresses over the last 12 months.
Sureclean employee joins Emerging Leaders cohort in New Orleans
Oldmeldrum-based industrial cleaning specialists Sureclean sales & marketing co-ordinator Robbie Smith-Sinclair will join the inaugural Emerging Leaders Program at the 25th International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC) in New Orleans.
CessCon Decom breaks ground on Brunei decommissioning yard
Scottish oil and gas removals firm CessCon Decom has broken ground on its Brunei decommissioning and marine maintenance facility, which is set to launch in 2025.
Ripple Energy powers up Kirk Hill wind farm, prepares 60MW share offering
Renewables group Ripple Energy has powered up its Kirk Hill wind farm and is now looking to deliver its largest cooperatively owned clean energy project.
Chevron asset sale to end 55-year North Sea presence
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is set to exit the UK North Sea as it looks to sell its remaining oil and gas assets in the region, Reuters has reported.
UK ‘falling down pecking order’ in global race for net zero
Industry leaders have warned that the UK is losing out to other countries in securing investment in its clean energy supply chain to enable net zero.
BP hails 60 years in the North Sea amid energy transition push
BP has hailed 60 years since it began operating in the North Sea as the region looks to transition to renewables.