How robots are making offshore wind maintenance safer and more efficient
Robots are making wind farm upkeep safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly, says Pete Felton.
Is UK energy policy becoming a political football?
In the past few weeks, the people of Scotland have witnessed just how important energy policy is as the UK looks ahead to a general election.
The dangers of setting unrealistic climate targets
The big bust-up at Holyrood needed a trigger point and that came when the SNP-Green administration formally dropped its target for a 75% cut in emissions from 1990 by 2030.
EVOL: Sunsets on Yousaf, Shell sheds light on New York listing and where will solar shine?
In this week's episode of EVOL, the trio discuss Humza Yousaf's resignation, Shell's Q1 results and the future of solar.
Man takes seven years to recreate giant Thialf vessel out of Lego
Marco de Vries took seven years to create a scale replica of the world’s second-largest semi-submersible crane vessel, complete with crew, ... out of Lego.
Job cut countdown over Harbour Wintershall DEA takeover
Wintershall Dea’s outgoing chief executive, Mario Mehren has spoken out about looming job cuts coming from Harbour Energy's takeover.
Death of former McDermott oilman TJ Blanchard, who lived in Peterhead and Inverness
The American family man, who lived and worked in Scotland for 15 years, died aged 84.
Aberdeen’s RAB Microfluidics lands £750k contract with ‘global energy giant’
Aberdeen-based RAB Microfluidics has secured a £750,000 contract with a “major player in the global energy sector”.
US billionaire Chouest snaps up Aberdeen’s ROVOP
The group owned by US billionaire Gary Chouest has bought up Aberdeen-headquartered ROVOP, a specialist in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
GB Energy should put security at its core
With growing geopolitical unrest, and headwinds in renewables, future energy policy should recognise the vital role that oil and gas will continue to play, writes Jon Fitzpatrick, founder and managing director of Gneiss Energy.
Shelf Drilling signs $54 million contract in the UK
Shelf Drilling has announced a $54 million (£43.23m) contract for its Shelf Drilling Fortress jack-up rig in UK waters.
Macquarie sells off 10% stake in East Anglia ONE wind farm
Macquarie Asset Management announced it has signed a deal to divest a 10% stake in the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm.
St Fittick’s Park campaigners claim early victory in battle with ETZ
Lord Fairley accepts case for judicial review into development plans for much-loved Aberdeen green space.
Deltic struggles with Pensacola farm-out as it blames windfall tax
Deltic Energy (AIM: DELT) has given an update on its Pensacola farm-out process, saying it has struggled to find someone to put up cash amid UK fiscal uncertainty.
Dolphin Drilling to chase $42.6m payment as its rig moves on
Aberdeen’s Dolphin Drilling has cancelled a contract with General Hydrocarbons Limited as it expects to lose out on $42.6 million.
Exxon traders rejecting london move face job cuts, unions say
Some traders working for Exxon Mobil are set to lose their jobs because they don’t want to move from Brussels to London, according to a statement from its unions.
Update: Petrofac shares collapse on debt warning
Shares in Petrofac (LON: PFC) have declined by more than 30% since markets opened today as the company struggles with its debt load.
North Sea redevelopments ‘on the rise’, but which projects are seeing success?
Brent and Skua are seeing new life through Shell's Penguins and BP's Murlach redevelopments while doubts are cast on other redevelopments.
UK competition watchdog launches inquiry into oil and gas seismic merger
The merging of seismic firms PGS and TGS hangs on UK competition watchdog approval after Norway gave the green light.
Wintershall aims to appoint new leadership following Harbour takeover
Following government approval of Harbour Energy’s $11.2bn takeover of Wintershall Dea, the German energy firm looks to appoint a new chairman.
Serica takes FID on Belinda discovery: ‘A decision that should have been straightforward’
Serica has committed £25m to the Belinda project so far - and expects to spend around £100m overall.
Which candidates is Serica looking at for its vacant CEO position?
Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) is on the hunt for a new chief executive as Mitch Flegg has stepped down following six years at the helm.
Windfall ‘has long gone’ Serica boss says as earnings fall
Lower commodity prices left Serica Energy’s earnings lower in 2023 compared to the previous year, prompting the firm's chairman to hit out at the windfall tax.
2024 ‘off to a good start’ for Baker Hughes as earnings climb
With earnings before tax up 21% year-on-year chairman and chief executive of Baker Hughes, Lorenzo Simonelli, said "2024 has gotten off to a good start”.
Kistos takes over two EDF gas storage sites for £25 million
Kistos (LSE: KIST) has acquired a 100% stake in EDF Energy's gas storage company, resulting in the firm picking up two UK storage sites.