Concerns Moray wind farm could impact water supplies
Energy company Vattenfall is looking to build 16 turbines at Aultmore between Buckie and Keith.
Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport to make 16,500 jobs
In a recent conversation with Energy Voice, the chief executive of Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, Calum MacPherson, confirmed that his project will create 16,500 jobs.
Netherlands first carbon storage project launched
A final investment decision has been made on Porthos, the first major CO2 transport and storage system in the Netherlands.
Aberdeen’s Proserv appoints two general managers for international expansion
The Aberdeen-headquartered Proserv has appointed two new general managers in Norway and the Middle East as the firm looks to drive growth in the regions.
“No public policy case” for hydrogen to heat homes, says infrastructure report
In a report on the UK's net zero needs, the National Infrastructure Commission says there is "no public policy case" for hydrogen to be used to heat individual homes or other buildings.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 02: Grids and Storage
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.
Well-Safe Solutions looks to CCUS as it hires energy transition manager
Aberdeen's Well-Safe Solutions has hired Alexa Duncan as its first energy transition manager as the firm targets carbon capture and storage and geothermal project capabilities.
Seagreen wind farm now fully operational
Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, Seagreen, is now fully operational, with all 114 Vestas V164-10.0 MW turbines installed at the site.
Aberdeen welcomes the Noble Intrepid jack-up rig
The Noble Intrepid jack-up has arrived at Aberdeen’s South Harbour ahead of work with Harbour Energy (LON:HBR).
Norway Renames Oil and Energy Department to Reflect Green Shift
Norway’s oil and energy ministry will streamline its name as the country looks beyond the hydrocarbons that today account for about a quarter of gross domestic product.
Unite ballots 140 Kaefer contractors at Shell’s Mossmorran plant for strike action
The union is set to ballot 140 Kaefer contractors at Shell's Mossmorran gas plant in Cowdenbeath as part of a pay dispute.
Inside the SNP’s oil and gas problem ahead of party’s Aberdeen conference
First Minister Humza Yousaf wants the region to be the blueprint for a shift to renewable energy, as he plans trip to global climate change conference COP28 in Dubai.
Japanese firm to invest £10bn in UK renewable projects
Following a deal with the UK government, Japan's Marubeni Corporation looks to invest £10 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects.
Images show major oil spill training off Aberdeen as expert teams ‘prepare for the worst’
The three-day counter-pollution training is being led by the MCA and is described as its "biggest rehearsal" of 2023.
Investment firm Inspirit Capital acquires CWind
UK-based Investment firm, Inspirit Capital, has completed its acquisition of CWind, an offshore wind support services business from Global Marine Group.
Floating wind: Darwinism or learn from F1?
Floating wind experts discussed the merits of F1-style regulation vs Darwinism to support innovation at an Aberdeen conference.
J+S Subsea lands £1m+ contract with Harbour Energy
J+S Subsea Limited has signed a contract to deliver new subsea equipment worth more than £1 million to the Brodgar gas/condensate field with Harbour Energy.
Retaining talent key to success of hitting net zero
Retaining our fantastic workforce and their highly transferable skills is key to delivering the UK’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Exxon in Talks to Pay More Than $250 a Share for Pioneer
Exxon Mobil Corp. is close to a $58 billion deal to buy Pioneer Natural Resources Co., underpinning a bet that oil and gas will remain central to the world’s energy mix for decades no matter what path nations take toward a lower-carbon future.
Lawyer says UK is becoming ‘undesirable’ for international offshore wind workers
Maria Gravelle, an immigration specialist at Pinsent Masons, has warned that visa requirements are deterring skilled workers from UK offshore wind projects.
What do we use it for? Looking at the UK’s non-energy oil demands
From toys to medical supplies, oil is everywhere in domestic UK life and it plays a key role in the country's transport.
SSE celebrates first power from world leading Dogger Bank wind farm
The world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank, has produced first power that will go to British homes and businesses.
Harbour partners with ‘innovative’ wave energy project
The UK’s largest producer of oil and gas, Harbour Energy, has partnered with Mocean Energy to harness wave energy to power offshore installations.
The CfD process: ‘Out of adversity comes opportunity’
And so it came to pass …. I was writing here last month when the announcement on the latest Contract for Difference round was imminent and it appeared a distinct possibility that offshore developers would give it the cold shoulder. As indeed they did.
Seeking hydrogen-natural gas cocktail that works for pipelines
Mathematical modelling can demonstrate how to safely blend hydrogen with natural gas for transport in existing pipeline systems, claim researchers at the famous Los Alamos National Laboratory in the US.