EDF solar project set to power home of Macallan whisky
EDF Renewables and The Macallan Estate have been given the green light for a solar project to further decarbonise the home of the famous whisky.
First minister launches economic growth blueprint in Aberdeen
Scottish Enterprise to focus on energy transition, innovation and productivity.
EU trails its ambitions despite adding record wind farms in 2023
The European Union built a record number of new wind farms in 2023 but is still trailing its own targets for adding the renewable resource to its energy mix to reach its climate ambitions and cut reliance on Russian gas.
New dawn for emissions-free nuclear merchant shipping?
China took the global shipping industry by surprise by unveiling a super-large NUCLEAR container ship design at the Marintec marine expo in Shanghai last month.
Energy sector wants to ‘work with every political party’ ahead of 2024 election
OEUK's David Whitehouse is in talks with every party as political battle lines are drawn ahead of the 2024 general election.
Slaying the ‘grid must rule’ dragon for wind
The development of offshore wind around the UK whether using fixed foundations or floating has been hailed as a great success.
Port of Nigg to host fabrication work for Norwegian oil project
Global Energy Group has been handed a contract by Subsea7 to fabricate subsea Spools and Anode Sled Structure for the East Kameleon project.
OEUK’s HSE conference is set to return to Aberdeen
Offshore Energies UK is set to bring its HSE conference back to Aberdeen in February with “six sessions covering all aspects of health, safety and environment” on offer for attendees.
We can’t change China, so let’s keep a sense of proportion
The world is "disappointingly grey" in terms of energy production, writes Brian Wilson as he turns his attention to China's coal industry.
My tuppence worth on COP28!
Jeremy Cresswell compares Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon classic, Money, to COP 28 in the wake of the climate conference.
UK floating wind goals are ‘fiction’ without local manufacturing
BW Ideol's chief executive told Energy voice that floating wind targets are 'a fiction' without domestic floater manufacturing.
Offshore wind: a British success story we must build on
In the quest for a sustainable future, the UK’s offshore wind industry stands at a critical juncture - poised for success but, like the rest of the energy industry, facing formidable challenges.
Chronic vessels shortage seems baked in to offshore wind’s future
Picking through some of the past year’s headlines regarding the state of the offshore wind construction and support vessels market makes uncomfortable reading.
Energy costs ‘wildcard’ and an upcoming election
While the past year has been one of highs and lows, the next twelve months look set to offer more of the same.
Worley in stock trading halt
The Australian engineering firm Worley has requested an immediate trading halt on its shares “pending it releasing an announcement.”
The world’s next big carbon capture challenge? Figuring out how to use it
Carbon capture is having a moment. Companies such as Chevron Corp. are building technology to capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks while others such as Microsoft Corp. are investing in startups working to yank the greenhouse gas out of the air directly.
New UK boss for Siemens Energy as Steve Scrimshaw steps down
Siemens Energy has appointed Darren Davidson as vice president of its UK divisions as Steve Scrimshaw looks to retire.
Well Slot: Who’s drilling in the UK North Sea and Norway?
Well Slot is a monthly feature from Energy Voice and Westwood Global looking at drilling activity and rig moves in the UK North Sea and Norway.
Ithaca Energy CEO Alan Bruce steps down to ‘pursue new opportunities’
Ithaca Energy has shared that its chief executive, Alan Bruce, will be stepping down after more than two years at the helm.
SEPA finds ‘no oil’ in Fruin Water after Petroineos spill
Shona McConnell, SEPA senior manager for environmental performance, said: "No oil was observed in the Fruin Water below the upstream containment infrastructure near Strone House."
Accelerating energy jobs in 2024
As we approach the end of one year and look ahead to opportunities and ambitions for the next, I think it is clear to see that the UK stands on the brink of a remarkable opportunity to lead the charge in the global energy transition.
Sir Ian Wood: Energy security to be ‘high on the political agenda’ in 2024
With a general election looming Sir Ian Wood says that "we can expect energy security, and therefore our region, to be high on the political agenda."
Lerwick Port chief hails Rosebank hub investment as ‘huge boost’ for Shetland
Jobs will be created at Lerwick Harbour which will host the main marine support hub for the oil and gas field.
Chevron sees up to $4bn hit from California policies, former Gulf of Mexico assets
Chevron Corp. will write down the value of $3.5 billion to $4 billion in assets due to restrictive government policies in California and environmental liabilities in the Gulf of Mexico.
Updated: SEPA reports ‘small’ oil spill off Argyll and Bute
A SEPA spokesperson told Energy Voice investigations into the spill are ongoing but "there is currently a very low risk to the wider public".