Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom puts immigration at heart of leadership bid
Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom has launched her bid for the Tory crown by declaring she will give Britain its freedom back.
‘Energising the future – a perspective from the next generation of innovators
Sohail Din of Kristin College, New Zealand attended this year's Global Alliance for Innovative Learning (GAIL). The conference asked its young attendees to consider and build on the its theme 'Energising the World's Future'. These are his thoughts. When we consume energy, we are doing what we must to survive in the modern environment in which we live. What is of concern to us today and for the future is the ‘how’ in this equation. While we are still largely dependent upon fossil fuels for energy and will continue to need them in some shape or form for the foreseeable future, we must start considering seriously the suitability of other more efficient, effective and environmentally sound sources that will complement already existing forms of energy.
Video: Pupils empowered by international energy conference
Pupils from Robert Gordon’s College have united with international students for the 3rd Annual Global Alliance for Innovative Learning (GAIL) Convention for which the theme has been ‘Energise the World’s Future’. The week’s activities culminated in presentations this afternoon on different types of renewable energy sources.
‘More work to be done’ to deal with energy firm complaints
More than 100 unresolved complaints about energy firms have been referred every day on average to an independent watchdog over the last three-and-a-half years, new figures show.
Bilfinger Semco collaboration helps operators to prepare for new CAA helideck regulations
Integrated helideck team can cover all aspects of the required CAP upgrades, and also add value by being able to deliver additional scopes
Scottish businesses ask for more support after confidence hit caused by Brexit
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for more government support as research found a decline in business confidence in the months before the EU referendum vote.
Think tank report warns of ‘Economic Risk’ of Scottish independence
Scottish independence has “some logic” from a democratic standpoint but the economic risks could transform the nation into “Greece without the sun”, according to a right-wing think tank.
Robinson hits out at climate change in Ethiopia
Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson has said it is unfair that Ethiopians are suffering the worst effects of climate change as 10 million people are hit by food shortages following the worst drought in 50 years.
Strikes averted as Norway oil workers strike 11th hour deal
Hundreds of Norwegian oil workers have narrowly avoided going on strike after agreeing to an 11th hour pay deal.
PJ Valves launches new Houston business
PJ Valves (PJV) has launched an new piping business in Texas.
Houston delegation to promote benefits of global approach to business during Aberdeen visit
Businesses from the north-east are being urged to tap into international markets as a way of overcoming the challenges posed by the low oil price.
Universities offer free placements for Oil and Gas MSc
The University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University are offering up seven free places to study for an MSc in Oil and Gas Innovation.
Whale-listening buoy to influence wind farm planning
Scientists have deployed a unique buoy 22 miles off the coast of New York’s Fire Island to monitor several species of great whales in “near real-time”.
PGNiG chooses London for new LNG trading desk, doesn’t rule out Brexit re-think
PGNiG has confirmed it will launch its new global LNG trading desk in London in the wake of the UK’s historic Brexit vote.
Brexit will not disrupt action on global warning, says UN climate chief
Brexit will not disrupt “unstoppable” global action on climate change, the United Nations climate chief has said.
Oil price rebounds, European markets recover
Oil prices also lifted, with Brent crude more than 1% up at 48.03 US dollars a barrel.
Cliff-nesting puffins could capsize plans for £250million floating wind farm
Cliff-nesting puffins and gulls could capsize plans for a £250million floating wind farm off the north-east coast.
Brexit ‘could halt Hinkley Point Power Station plans’
The Hinkley Point nuclear power station project could become a casualty of Brexit, it has been reported.
Brexit jitters send US stocks lower
Investor jitters over the economic fallout of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union sent US stocks sharply lower.
Opportunity as well as risk from Brexit, Sajid Javid to tell business leaders
The Business Secretary will on Tuesday chair the first meeting of business leaders since the EU Referendum result.
Quarter of business leaders plan jobs freeze in wake of Brexit, IOD says
One in four business leaders plan to freeze recruitment in the wake of the referendum result and some are considering moving work abroad, a new study has revealed.
George Osborne moves to calm stock market after Brexit vote
Chancellor George Osborne will move to try to calm market turmoil triggered by the pro-Brexit vote as Boris Johnson broke cover in a bid to start healing Tory wounds ripped open by the bitter referendum battle.
UK Energy Minister could challenge Boris for leadership role
Boris Johnson and Theresa May are leading a pack of at least 10 senior Conservatives tipped to be contenders in the battle to succeed David Cameron.
Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish Parliament could block Brexit
Nicola Sturgeon has warned she would consider asking Holyrood to block the UK’s departure from Europe if MSPs are required to give formal backing for Brexit.
Vladimir Putin praises ‘strategic partnership’ with China
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised an “all-embracing and strategic partnership” with China during a visit to Beijing that takes place against the background of a drop in trade and lingering mistrust.