Highview secures funding for first UK liquid air energy storage plant
Highview Power announced on June 13 that it had secured a £300 million investment to build a liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in Carrington, Manchester, Northwest England.
Could green hydrogen be Scotland’s renewable energy niche?
Scotland has the potential to become a global leader in hydrogen powered by offshore wind, an energy specialist has predicted.
Muirhall Energy scales back Borders wind farm plan
Muirhall Energy has scaled back plans for its proposed 350MW Teviot Wind Farm in the Scottish Borders.
3t acquires ALL STOP! to drive US expansion
UK-headquartered 3t has acquired US group ALL STOP! as it moves to expand its international presence.
Costain chosen to lead hydrogen refuelling station study
Construction and engineering firm Costain announced on June 12 that it had been selected by Wales & West Utilities (WWU) to lead a study exploring the integration of hydrogen refuelling stations into the UK’s existing natural gas network.
Norwegian gas flows resume to England after pipeline repair
Supplies of Norwegian gas to northern England have resumed via the Langeled pipeline after damage was discovered on the Sleipner Riser platform, Reuters has reported.
MRS Training & Rescue plans £1mn investment
Health and safety training company MRS Training & Rescue is planning a £1 million investment to add fresh training resources to its Aberdeen location.
North Star secures £425m to boost SOV fleet
Fleet operator North Star has secured further debt investment of up to £425 million to accelerate its ambition to add 40 hybrid service operation vessels (SOVs) to its fleet by 2040.
Green Lithium partners with EDF on Teesside hydrogen supply
Green Lithium Refining announced on June 4 that it was partnering with EDF on hydrogen supplies for use as a feedstock gas at its lithium refinery at PD Ports in Teesside, Northeast England.
Highland Council approves onshore plans for West of Orkney wind project
Onshore plans for the 2GW West of Orkney wind project have been approved by the Highland Council’s North Planning Applications Committee.
RenewableUK poll shows strong public support for faster energy transition
Trade association RenewableUK has published a new poll showing the British public’s support for cross-party consensus on investment in renewable energy projects that would lead to lower consumer bills and help improve the UK’s energy security.
UK needs to overcome technical and regulatory challenges to accelerate CCS
“What we want to prove is the possibility of injecting CO2 from either a transportation condition, which is high pressure and liquid, into the depleted reservoir, which is very low pressure."
IEA Report: Global renewables plans not yet in line COP28 goals
New research has warned that global ambitions and implementation plans are not yet in line with key goals set at COP28.
Update: Petrofac shares weak after trading resumes
Shares in debt-laden oil and gas services company Petrofac (LON: PFC) have fallen to new lows since they resumed trading after a month-long suspension.
Shell releases decommissioning contract bonanza
Shell (LON:SHEL) has put multiple contracts out to tender as it looks to decommission several of its North Sea projects.
Proserv gears up for 600-mile cycling challenge to raise £100,000 for charity
Aberdeen-headquartered controls technology company Proserv will begin a six-day charity cycle ride from Aberdeen to Great Yarmouth, 600 Miles for Minds, on 7 June.
Scottish ports need to cooperate to unlock offshore wind potential
Greater cooperation between ports is needed to help the Scottish supply chain take advantage of the coming offshore wind boom.
Petrofac takes $505 million full-year loss in 2023
Debt-laden Petrofac (LON: PFC) has reported a $505 million net loss in its delayed full-year financial results for 2023, with the company looking to sell some of its non-core assets to provide fresh capital.
Reabold blames “political instability” for West Newton delays
Reabold Resources has blamed “political instability in the UK” for delays at its West Newton gas development.
Poll: Scottish people back Aberdeen as home for GB Energy
People across Scotland have backed Aberdeen as the headquarters for GB Energy, the Labour Party’s proposed publicly-owned energy company, according to new figures released by advisory firm True North.
Circular Refining unveils plans for nuclear-derived ‘ruby’ hydrogen
Manchester-based Circular Refining & Products has unveiled plans to develop a nuclear-derived 'ruby' hydrogen production facility at Deeside Industrial Park, on the border between North Wales and Northwest England.
General election is perfect opportunity to address IR35 tax rules
The upcoming general election is an opportunity to address flaws with off-payroll tax rules which "offshore contract workers have been hit hard by," Qdos said.
44 NGOs urge Scottish Government to reject new Peterhead gas plant
A series of 44 NGOs has urged the Scottish Government Ministers to reject Equinor and SSE’s application for a new gas power plant at Peterhead.
RenewableUK elects three new board members
Three people will join the board of industry organisation RenewableUK as the results of its 2024 election have been announced.
North Sea experts back ‘100 days to save North Sea jobs’ report
Investment bank analyst says energy profits levy is 'tax on certainty, a tax on confidence' as industry faces 'cliff-edge'.