Scottish cross-party pledge of energy efficiency
An environmental group has brokered a cross-party deal to make Scotland’s buildings more energy efficient and cut emissions from electrical generators, food producers and vehicles.
Van Oord installs high voltage stations at Dutch wind park
Marine engineering company Van Oord has successfully installed two Offshore High Voltage Stations (OHVS) and the first 77 transition pieces at the Dutch Gemini wind park.
Oil and Gas UK chief welcomes Maersk’s Culzean go-ahead
The head of industry trade body Oil & Gas UK has welcomed Maersk's confirmation that its $4.5billion high pressure, high temperature Culzean field in the UK Central North Sea is to go ahead.
Offshore Europe 2015: Cambla to release new software to oil and gas industry
International project services consultancy Cambla is set to release a new version of its Schedule Animation Tool (SAT) software at Offshore Europe.
First Integrated Solutions parts company with MD
Aberdeen-based offshore equipment supplier First Integrated Solutions has parted company with managing director Fraser Coull.
Statoil’s North Sea wildcat comes up dry
Statoil's latest North Sea wildcat well has come up dry.
New technology aims to deliver 100% clean electricity
A new technology that aims to deliver 100% clean electricity from hot water has been launched.
Insights: Offshore Europe – life begins at Forties
It’s 42 years since the first Offshore Europe conference was held in Aberdeen and 30 years since it first occupied its current home at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Energetica eyes up overseas investment
Energetica faces a challenge to attract new overseas investment into north east Scotland whilst avoiding robbing 'Peter to pay Paul'.
EDF workers to stage 24-hour strike over pay
Hundreds of workers at energy giant EDF are to stage a 24-hour strike in a row over pay.
Polar explorers gather unique Arctic seismic data
A team of Norwegian scientists have collected unique seismic data that is being hailed as one of most important Arctic Ocean references for years to come.
NorthConnect power project gets council backing
The £2billion NorthConnect project to connect Aberdeenshire to the Scandinavian electricity network has been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.
Energy consultancy looks to create 70 new jobs
Northern Gas and Power, a Gateshead based energy consultancy, is set to create 70 new jobs.
SGN saves £1million by cracking down on bad driving practices
Gas distribution company SGN is expecting to save in the region of £1million by implementing a driver performance improvement programme across its 2,000-strong fleet.
James Aiken opens new £1million facility
Engineering firm James Aiken has opened the doors of its new £1million premises in Aberdeen.
Seadrill delays new rigs as profits dip
Seadrill has delayed delivery on 10 of its new-build projects as it saw profits fall as more of its fleet lay idle due to declining oil and gas activity.
Prosafe agrees $24million hire with Shell in North Sea
Semi-submersible provider Prosafe has signed a $24million contract with Shell for its Regalia accommodation vessel at the Brent C platform in the UK sector of the North Sea.
Edenville continues coal exploration in Tanzania
Edenville Energy, the company developing a coal-to-power in south western Tanzania, is on track to deliver the project.
British Gas criticised despite £35 price cut
British Gas has been criticised for not doing more to help hard-pressed households - on the day it announced a 5% reduction in gas prices.
Environmentalists seek solar panels planning rules change
The planning rules on the installation of some renewable technology should be changed to make it easier for households and businesses to reduce their carbon emissions, environmental groups have said.
Madalena Energy benefits from Argentine oil price
Argentina focused Madalena Energy has reported its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.
Iona increases production from UK assets
Canadian oil producer Iona Energy increased North Sea production in the second quarter to June.
Natural gas output in US set to fall in September
Natural gas production across all major shale regions in Energy Information Administration Drilling Productivity Report (DPR) is projected to decrease for the first time in September.
Singer Charlotte Church leads protest against Shell’s Arctic plans
Singer Charlotte Church performed outside Shell's London headquarter as part of a protest against Arctic drilling.
Shell to drill wildcat in Norway
Shell Norske has been given permission to drill a wildcat well on the Norwegian shelf.