Shell has ‘right to alter ownership structures’ on ScotWind
Reports have surfaced that Shell is looking to sell off its ScotWind leases after spending more than any other firm in the offshore wind leasing round.
Shell aims to sell Scottish wind sites in green energy reversal
Shell (LON: SHEL) plans to sell leases it won to develop floating wind farms off the coast of Scotland, as the oil major continues to roll back a once-ambitious expansion into renewable power.
Scores of Arnish jobs at risk as government rejects Harland & Wolff’s lifeline bid
The business secretary has turned down the crisis-hit shipbuilder's application for £200m in aid.
One dead and two injured after rig floor collapse in Turkey
The concrete floor of a rig on Türkiye Petrolleri's Yalçın field has collapsed, leading to the death of a worker and two others being hospitalised.
Setting the right energy transition policy is a ‘tough task’, says Drax boss
As his firm looks to publish its H1 results, Drax CEO Will Gardiner explains the importance of UK policy in the country's energy transition and how BECCS can play a part.
‘Evolving energy policy’ will force Starmer to make a decision on the future of CfD rounds
Dundas Consultants has found that the contracts for difference (CfD) scheme has dished out more than £8 billion in renewables subsidies, with over 80% of projects yet to receive funds.
SLB and Halliburton see strong international oilfield demand
SLB and Halliburton, two of the world’s biggest oilfield service providers, said they see strong international demand for crude drilling after posting earnings that met or exceeded expectations, supporting their shift into overseas markets.
Piper Alpha survivor’s safety consultancy born from Grenfell disaster
Piper Alpha survivor Steve Rae is spearheading a new consulting venture, which he said came in response to the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire.
UK energy industry ‘deeply concerned’ ahead of King’s speech
King Charles is set to deliver a speech at the opening of parliament as Labour wants to enact change, however, the energy sector is still “deeply concerned.”
BP aims to plug the ‘gaps’ in Aberdeen’s supply chain with hydrogen hub
BP is set to release a report on how its Aberdeen City Council joint venture will help the local supply chain scale up work in the hydrogen sector.
AGCC says GB Energy ‘must be located in Aberdeen’
As the new Labour Government looks to get the ball rolling on Great British Energy, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) have called for the firm to be based in the north-east of Scotland.
SSE and Equinor secure amendment to Dogger Bank seabed lease
The developers say that the amendment to the seabed lease can increase Dogger Bank D's capacity by 2GW.
UK plans to unveil Wealth Fund structure at global investment summit
The new Labour government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer is looking to firm up a structure for the UK’s National Wealth Fund in time for an investment summit planned for the autumn, in a bid to showcase the initiative to an international audience.
Moray’s gentleman journalist Bruce Taylor was first at Piper Alpha
Moray reporter Bruce Taylor died on the anniversary of the devastating explosion in 1988.
WATCH: Climate Camp activists arrive to protest Aberdeen ETZ
Climate Camp Scotland activists battled heavy rain to pitch tents in Aberdeen yesterday as part of a planned protest against the city's Energy Transition Zone (ETZ).
Wood’s ‘prospects are improving, but there is still some way to go’
Following Wood’s (LON: WG) latest trading update, shareholders will need evidence of improvement before another takeover bid is rejected, said RBC Brewin Dolphin.
UK wind goals will be missed unless funding increased this month
The UK’s ambitious wind power goals won’t be achieved unless the government takes action this month to raise offshore subsidies, according to energy think tank Ember.
Bridges and Bottlenecks: 05 Energy Systems Thinking
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
Octopus boss says bills should be lower for those closer to wind farms
Octopus Energy chief executive and founder Greg Jackson has advocated for regional energy pricing to prevent imports.
Chris Stark to front UK government ‘Mission Control’ to cut emissions
Chris Stark, former chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, will take charge of the UK government’s newly announced Mission Control.
Shell hands Wood Aussie FLNG contract
Aberdeen-based engineering firm Wood has secured a contract with Shell for work on the Prelude floating liquified natural gas (FLNG) facility in Western Australia.
Why diversity and inclusion can be drivers for change across industry
The engineering construction industry is responsible for the design, build, maintenance and decommissioning of major UK infrastructure.
Aberdeen firm RMSpumptools under new US ownership
It's now part of ChampionX and poised to also become part of SLB, formerly Schlumberger.
Deltic accepts one of two new licences as it plans Blackadder farm out
Deltic Energy (AIM:DELT) said it is "in preparation for farm out" of its stake in Blackadder, as it shared news of new licences in UK waters.
The Safety Expo 2024: Shining a spotlight on local QHSE innovation
For decades, health and safety has rightfully remained at the top of companies’ agendas, ensuring the protection of employees, the environment, and the quality of operations.