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.
New publicly owned Welsh renewable energy body to drive onshore wind
The Welsh Government has launched Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, a publicly owned renewable energy developer for Wales.
Miliband vows “rooftop revolution” to triple UK solar capacity
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband will push the use of rooftop solar panels on new homes and buildings to help triple the UK’s solar capacity by 2030.
SSEN progresses interlink projects with cable deals
SSEN Transmission has struck cable supply deals with NKT for two high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission connection projects.
Kuwait announces ‘huge’ oil and gas discovery in offshore field
Kuwait Oil Co. said it has discovered “huge commercial amounts” of light oil and associated gas in an offshore field, marking a “turning point” in its efforts to explore offshore hydrocarbons.
Construction of Aberdeen hydrogen hub could begin by year-end
Construction of a multi-million-pound green hydrogen production facility in Aberdeen could finally begin by the end of the year.
Unite ballots Siemens Gamesa wind turbine workers for strike
Around 300 Siemens Gamesa wind turbine blade makers in Hull are being balloted for strike action over pay, Unite has announced.
SSEN identifies new site for Western Isles HVDC convertor station
SSEN Transmission has identified a new site for the 1.8GW HVDC convertor station and AC substation for the Western Isles HVDC link.
Sulmara gathers data for Taiwanese offshore wind farm
Glasgow-headquartered subsea survey group Sulmara has delivered site characterisation data for the 495MW Formosa-4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan.
Buchan Offshore Wind to make landfall at Rattray Head
The developers of the 1GW Buchan floating offshore wind farm have proposed bringing the project’s export cable ashore between Rattray Head and the St Fergus gas terminal.
UK must stop building offshore wind on “knife edge”
The UK needs to look beyond driving down costs for offshore wind or risk failed critical energy projects.
Vattenfall appoints new UK country head
Vattenfall has appointed Claus Wattendrup as its new UK country head.
BHA expresses concern over lack of clarity in Labour’s plans for tidal energy
The British Hydropower Association (BHA) has called for more clarity from Labour about the party’s pre-election manifesto – which mentions tidal energy will be “aggressively explored” and “unleashed” across the UK.