SSE apologies after smart meter error warns of £33k charge for day’s power
Shocked customers of a major energy company have received an apology after malfunctioning smart meters said they would be charged up to £33,000 for one day’s power.
Clashes as hundreds join March 4 Trump rallies around the US
Hundreds of people have gathered at sites around the US to join rallies backing President Donald Trump.
OPEC cuts well supported, teething troubles for non-OPEC members says cartel leader
OPEC-led production cuts have been well supported by participating countries despite some teething troubles for non-OPEC members, according to the cartel's secretary-general, Mohammed Barkindo.
With shale oil production like this, who needs Trump?
The second coming of shale could be even more powerful than the first. OPEC seems to be getting caught unawares.
Consumers more willing to switch energy suppliers after spate of price rises
Switching of energy suppliers has surged to a six-year high as householders increasingly shop around for better deals on gas and electricity.
North Sea oil drop sees business a little under par at royal golf course
Even the Queen is feeling the effects of the oil-price downturn that has hit the region’s economy.
Exclusive: North Sea infrastructure ‘must be saved by state to protect industry future’
The UK and Scottish Governments should step in and buy crucial North Sea assets at risk of being scrapped amid the oil downturn, Scottish Labour will say this week.
RGU partners to host ‘ Powered by Purpose ‘
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has partnered with a leadership development company to bring the biggest one-day leadership event in the world to Aberdeen.
Tories to unveil new environmental initiatives
The Scottish Conservatives are to call for new environmental targets to be set to help stop Scotland’s natural resources being used up at the current “unsustainable” rate.
Theresa May urged to help struggling families by reforming energy market
Theresa May is being urged to make good her promise to help struggling families by embarking on radical reforms to the energy market in the face of soaring household bills.
Trump’s climate stance ‘will not stall global efforts to cut carbon emissions’
Changes to US climate policy under Donald Trump will not stall global efforts to cut carbon emissions, a report by credit agency Moody’s said.
Winston Churchill on aliens, planets and nuclear power
The existence of alien life on other planets may not have been the most pressing issue facing Winston Churchill in 1939, with Europe on the brink of war.
Oil company give big for animal charity
An animal charity has been given a boost of more than £17,000 from a north-east oil company.
Opinion: Integrating integrity in an aging environment
As operators and duty holders battle to reduce production costs in a mature basin with aging assets, increased focus must be placed on the cost effective safety and integrity management of these declining production profile assets . A challenge indeed!
UN to hold urgent meeting on North Korea missile launch
The United States, Japan and South Korea have asked for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council on North Korea’s ballistic missile launch.
Stork: Flexible Training Solutions
What does a trained and competent multi-skilled workforce mean to you? Are you looking for an established, cost effective, accessible and industry accredited training provider?
UK needs ‘green guarantee’ to protect environment after Brexit
The UK’s environmental policies face a “cocktail of threats” from Brexit, it has been warned.
Opinion: Expanding into new sectors – diversifying to survive the oil and gas downturn
The Scottish and Aberdeen economies have long been supported by the thriving North Sea oil and gas industry. Hailed Europe’s ‘Capital of Oil and Gas’, the industry has contributed to the wider economy in Aberdeen including local hospitality and property sectors, and of course employment.
Ofgem boss urges Npower customers to switch to new provider
Npower customers unhappy about its near-10% price hike on gas and electricity should switch to a different supplier, the energy regulator has said.
Energy regulator sets temporary price CAP for prepaying customers
Ofgem has set a temporary price cap to protect over four million households who prepay for their energy.
Reduction in power station coal use behind dip in greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.8% in 2015 as a result of falling use of coal for power stations, the latest official figures show.
UK’s treasured cricket ground hit by extreme weather linked to climate change
The quintessential summer sound of leather on willow is being disrupted by climate change, as cricket grounds face increased rain and flooding, green groups warn.
‘Big interest’ in Norway’s Arctic prospects in Barents Sea
Oil companies are expressing a "big interest" in Norway's Arctic territorial waters under the Barents Sea, according to reports.
Energy Institute to examine offshore substance abuse
The Energy Institute (EI) Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands branch will focus on the issue of managing substance abuse offshore at its forthcoming meeting on 7 February in Aberdeen.
Trump: The power behind the executive orders
US President Donald Trump has taken 18 executive actions since being sworn into office on January 20.