Plans for England’s largest wind farm signal post-ban capacity ramp up
Cubico has announced plans to develop England’s biggest onshore wind farm, signalling a potential ramp up of capacity after the end of the de facto ban.
Power Moves: New FrontRow Energy Technology CEO and more
In the latest edition of Power Moves, Steve Kent has been appointed as CEO of FrontRow Energy Technology Group as the company looks to strengthen its board ahead of planned global growth.
Consultation begins on plans to speed up grid planning process in Scotland
The Scottish and UK governments have launched a consultation to reform and streamline the grid planning process.
ATPI, Nomadic partner to help foreign workers fill gaps in UK workforce
Travel management company ATPI has partnered with Nomadic, a global short-term immigration provider, to help companies fill potential energy industry workforce gaps.
Power Moves: New CEO of Energy UK and more
Dhara Vyas has been promoted to role of new CEO of Energy UK.
BP completes Lightsource BP acquisition
BP (LON: BP) has completed its acquisition of utility-scale solar and battery storage developer Lightsource BP.
UK and Australia pledge renewable energy cooperation
The UK and Australia will work together to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy technologies, including offshore wind, under a new partnership deal.
Three confirmed dead in Nigeria Sikorsky S76 helicopter crash
At least three people are dead after a Sikorsky S76 helicopter crashed carrying oil workers in Nigeria.
Which is bigger – Pittodrie Stadium or a floating wind platform?
As wind turbines get bigger and are sited in deeper waters, the coming generation of floating offshore wind platforms will be big enough to fill entire stadiums.
Ashtead Technology to buy Seatronics and J2 Subsea
Subsea services provider Ashtead Technology (AIM: AT.) has signed an agreement to acquire Seascan Ltd from Acteon Group for £63 million.
Equinor makes $6.9b in third quarter
Equinor (OSE:EQNR) brought in an adjusted operating income of $6.89 billion and $2.04b after tax in the third quarter of 2024.
Potential Harbour Energy North Sea sale is “stark warning” to UK
Harbour Energy’s (LON: HBR) reported plans to sell stakes in its North Sea assets is a “stark warning” to the UK government, politicians have warned.
HSE hits Seagreen with first prohibition notice on offshore wind farm
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has served its first immediate prohibition notice against an offshore wind farm, Seagreen.
EDF gets approval for Garn Fach wind farm
The Welsh government has approved EDF Renewables UK’s application to build the Garn Fach wind farm and energy storage facility south of Newtown, Mid Wales.
UK government to allow repowering projects to bid in AR7
The UK government has confirmed two amendments to its Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme ahead of the next annual auction round, Allocation Round 7 (AR7), due to open in 2025.
Power Moves: OEG’s new chairman and more
Ricardo Rosa has been appointed as non-executive chairman of Aberdeen-headquartered energy solutions business OEG Energy Group.
Leading from the top: Sayma Cox’s mission to normalise menopause in the workplace
October is Menopause Awareness Month, with World Menopause Day held annually on October 18.
Legal challenge set to quash approval for Wressle extension
The developers of the Wressle oil field extension have warned that planning approval for the project is likely to be overturned by an upcoming legal challenge.
JAPEX considering North Sea exit by selling Seagull stake
Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX) is considering exiting the North Sea as it seeks buyers for its stake in the Seagull oil and gas field, Reuters has reported.
Energy transition needs diverse talent to succeed
Bringing fresh and diverse talent into the UK energy workforce is vital to ensuring a successful transition from oil and gas to renewables.
GB Energy chairman aims to create UK Ørsted
GB Energy chairman Juergen Maier has revealed long-term plans for the publicly-owned energy company to follow in the footsteps of Denmark's renewable energy giant, Ørsted.
Developers warn of potential challenge to Wressle extension
The developers of the Wressle oil field extension have warned that activists have moved to challenge planning approval granted to the project.
Tesco signs UK’s largest corporate solar power deal with Quinbrook
Investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has signed two long-term offtake agreements for solar power generation from its Cleve Hill Solar Park project.
Cadent launches consultation on HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline
Cadent has launched a public consultation on the HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline, running until November 19.
Aurora to add 30 roles for new oil and gas services division
Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services will recruit 30 new employees over the next six months after launching an integrated services division based in Aberdeen.