Siemens Gamesa Hull workers accept pay rise
Siemens Gamesa has agreed to give around 300 workers at its wind turbine facility in Hull a pay rise, averting the need for industrial action.
ScottishPower owner snaps up majority stake in North of England power network for £2.1b
Spain’s Iberdrola announced on August 2 that it had agreed to acquire 88% of the UK’s Electricity North West (ENW) for an equity value of €2.5b (£2.1b).
Power Moves: Spirit Energy’s new CFO and more
Nick Harrison has joined Aberdeen-headquartered Spirit Energy as its new CFO.
Renewables boost Engie first half results despite drop in revenues
French power company Engie saw a strong renewables performance in the first half of the year despite declining revenues.
Hibiscus issues multi-million pound tenders on Anasuria Teal West
Hibiscus Petroleum (KLSE: 5199) is seeking contractors to drive development of its 10-million-barrel Teal West field.
AR6 budget boost could add extra 1GW of offshore wind capacity
The recently announced budget boost for the upcoming Allocation Round 6 (AR6) renewable auction could bring in over 1GW of extra offshore wind capacity.
Ossian developers submit consent application for 3.6GW floating wind farm
The developers of the 3.6GW Ossian floating wind farm have submitted a consent application to the Scottish Government to build the project.
NSMP signs lease for Aberdeen city centre office
The owner of the St Fergus Gas Terminal has moved into offices in Aberdeen city centre.
Power Moves: New chairman for Centrica and more
Kevin O’Byrne will step in to replace Scott Wheway as chairman of Centrica, effective from 16 December 2024.
Team GB Energy – going for green gold
In the same week as the Paris Olympics will officially start, the UK Government launched GB Energy, the public energy company focused on advancing and delivering the UK’s clean energy ambitions.
Report warns tow-to-port costs could outweigh O&E by 2035
A group of companies consisting of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, Global Energy Group (GEG) and Apollo have released a study focusing on tow-to-port (T2P) operations for offshore wind turbines.
Offshore wind fees drive record profit for Crown Estate
The Crown Estate made a record profit of £1.1 billion in the last 12 months, driven by increased revenue from offshore wind leases.
Equinor second quarter profits dip but beat analyst forecast
Equinor’s (OSE:EQNR) profits for the second quarter fell 4% year on year but managed to beat analysts’ forecasts, according to its latest results.
Aberdeen-based Eztek confirms management buyout
An Aberdeenshire electronic design and manufacturing company has announced the completion of a management buyout.
ORE Catapult opens Launch Academy to Scottish applicants
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has opened its Launch Academy programme to companies based in Scotland, with applications set to be submitted until August 16.
Deltic Energy to drill first North Sea exploration well in 2024
Shell has mobilised its Valaris 123 drilling unit to drill 2024’s first well at Deltic Energy’s (AIM:DELT) Selene prospect in in licence P2437.
The Future of Energy: Five technologies to drive the clean energy transformation
Five technologies will form the backbone of the future clean energy system, according to a new book from the head of policy and strategy at energy think tank Ember.
SSE partners with Gilkes Energy to develop Loch Fearna pumped hydropower project
SSE has formed a joint venture with Gilkes Energy to push development of the Loch Fearna pumped storage hydropower scheme in Scotland’s Great Glen.
Airbus forms partnership to bring London Gatwick into airport hydrogen hub programme
Airbus has partnered with London Gatwick, easyJet and Air Products to expand hydrogen capability and infrastructure in the UK.
Power Moves: Alan Bruce joins Harbour Energy and more
Alan Bruce, former CEO of Ithaca Energy, has joined Harbour Energy’s executive leadership team heading up its technical functions globally.
Macquarie looking to take control of Lynn and Inner Dowsing wind farms
Macquarie Asset Management (ASX:MQG) aims to buy an additional 39.25% stake to take full control of the Lynn and Inner Dowsing offshore wind farms from funds managed by BlackRock.
EDF, Octopus Energy launch UK electrification campaign
EDF and Octopus Energy have launched a campaign aimed at increasing the electrification of the UK’s economy.
Labour needs to reform AR process to drive future of offshore wind
We need to see an increase in the budget to try and get as many projects as possible through this year.
Developers submit EIA for 3.6GW Ossian floating offshore wind farm
Developers have submitted the environmental impact assessment for the major Ossian floating offshore wind farm with the Scottish Government.
Stanlow refinery to expand after Grangemouth closes
The Stanlow oil refinery in northern England is getting ready to sell more fuel when a rival plant in Scotland shutters next year.