Keeping turbines turning with TRAC Renewables
What does it take to keep wind turbines running?
TotalEnergies claims to be most profitable and sustainable supermajor of 2023
TotalEnergies’ chief executive Patrick Pouyanné told investors his firm was “the most profitable” major of 2023 while implementing his energy transition strategy.
Extending subsea asset life using data and tech-driven transformational intelligence
Data and technology innovation will intersect at this year’s Subsea Expo.
ROV bosses on the energy transition: ‘There’s so much work’
The idea of using robot workers was once the work of science fiction, however, it is now commonplace in the North Sea through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
Oil and the general election: the ‘banners’ vs the ‘mandaters’
We are now approaching the run-in to a General Election, possibly short and probably long. Either way, we will be heading for the polls later this year, clutching our photo identification.
Bristow helicopter crews gear up for industrial action
Bristow helicopter crews have “overwhelmingly voted in favour of industrial action,” the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) has confirmed.
Montrose Port boss on 1,000 jobs mission and ‘aggressive’ pursuit of renewables work
Record revenue on the back of Seagreen work means major investments to attract more businesses.
International Energy Week
Convened by the Energy Institute’s sector experts and informed by the EI Statistical Review of World Energy, International Energy Week 2024 will be the biggest global energy meeting following the first UN global stocktake and other outcomes from COP28 in Dubai.
UK skills shortage forced SMD to look to China for ROV power system
As engineering firm SMD was looking to test its new remotely operated vehicle, it struggled to find a UK-based partner to supply an adequate power system, the firm’s head of innovation said.
TotalEnergies pays $199m for 75% ownership of Tungsten Explorer drillship
French supermajor TotalEnergies (LON: TTE) has signed a $199 million to take 75% ownership of the Tungsten Explorer drillship.
VIDEO: Moment kit falls into the sea while drilling in West of Shetland for BP
The Ocean GreatWhite was working for BP around 125 miles west of the Shetland Islands.
OPITO names Stephen Marcos Jones as new CEO
OPITO has announced that Stephen Marcos Jones will become its new chief executive when he joins the not-for-profit skills organisation in “late March.”
Serica moves closer to Buchan stake approval
Serica Energy expects its acquisition of a 30% stake in the Buchan redevelopment to materialise this month, soon after the field’s environmental statement was submitted to the regulator.
Confirmed: BP names Kate Thomson CFO as she joins the board
UK-based supermajor, BP (LON: BP), has named Kate Thomson its new chief financial officer as it welcomes her to its board.
Viking Energy admits to fire at Shetland onshore wind farm
Viking Energy has confirmed rumours that there was a fire at its onshore wind farm in Shetland following social media speculation.
Meet the canine crew ready to bring a pawsitive experience to Aberdeen’s heliports
Naso and Dorothy were at the departures lounge greeting delayed passengers.
Devil’s Hole Horst well suspected to be dry in blow to UK exploration
Well Slot: Devil’s Hole Horst well suspected to have come up dry as NEO Energy spuds Leverett appraisal well.
Number of women working offshore in wind is ‘drastically low’
Women account for as little as 5% of the offshore workforce in the wind sector, this “drastically low” figure means the industry is missing out, says Charlie Guthrie, head of renewables at 3t.
UK energy minister condemns wind farms for overstating output
A UK energy minister on Thursday condemned the behavior of wind-farm operators who have routinely overestimated how much power they’ll generate — a practice that adds to consumers’ bills, according to electricity traders and market experts.
Former Respol Sinopec boss takes managing director job at Aberdeen’s Amplus
Aberdeen’s Amplus Energy Services has promoted former Repsol Sinopec Resources UK boss, Steve Gardyne, to take on its managing director.
Wood secured $850 million in Middle East contract throughout 2023
Aberdeen-based consulting and engineering firm Wood has announced that it secured $850 million in Middle East contracts throughout 2023.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 04: Hydrogen and CCUS
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.
Fears raised Aberdeenshire wind farm could cause radiation damage
The proposed Hill of Fare wind farm, located less than four miles from Banchory, has faced criticism as concerns have been raised around radiation at the site.
East of Shetland: Will the UK’s heavy oilfields overcome their challenges?
The East of Shetland is home to some of the largest untapped resources in UK waters but sits among the regions with the greatest challenges for development.
BP untangles itself from Equinor on NY offshore wind projects
BP (LON: BP) and Equinor ASA are parting ways in the US offshore wind market.