Wood Mac finds ‘no major country is on track to meet their 2030 emissions reduction goals’
Wood Mackenzie has said "no major country is on track to meet their 2030 emissions reduction goals" following a recent report.
Hey big spender! Who’s dedicating the most cash to the energy transition?
Law firm CMS has released its Energy Transition 2023 report detailing the energy firms that are slacking when it comes to funding the energy transition.
Vattenfall launches trial of AI technology at Aberdeen wind farm
Vattenfall has announced a new partnership with Spoor, a Norwegian AI start-up, to bring its technology to the Aberdeen Bay offshore wind farm.
Scottish SpaceTech scaleup Krucial secures $3.7 million funding to accelerate growth
Scottish scaleup Krucial, which utilises space technology to provide digital solutions, has secured further funding of more than $3.7 million as it continues to expand into international markets.
F4OR to support firms in highlands and islands to break into offshore renewables
Businesses across Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney have the chance to enter a development programme to set them up for work in offshore renewable energy.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 01: Net zero targets and the impact of climate change
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.
The clock is ticking …
According to the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization, July 2023 was the hottest month on record, affecting millions of people around the world, writes Paul de Leeuw.
Up to 95,000 UK energy jobs at risk without investment, warns landmark report
A new report from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University has warned that up to 95,00 offshore energy jobs in the UK could be at risk if investment does not “increase significantly”.
‘Around 30,000’ people attended ‘electric’ Offshore Europe 2023
For the first time since before the Covid pandemic, Offshore Europe returned to Aberdeen this week to mark its 50th anniversary with delegates and exhibitors singing the praises of the industry event.
TMM Recruitment and X-Academy join forces
North-east recruitment firm, TMM Recruitment, has teamed up with X-Academy to deliver the final module of its two-year programme to the first cohort of xccelerators.
Maximising the energy sector launchpad for aspiring global professionals
As interest in renewable energy and sustainable practices continues to grow, the oil and gas industry remains a significant force in the global economy writes Jodie Gillies, HR Director with Vysus Group.
Nowhere to hide: Collecting 3D data for retro-fit design
First-time retro-fit – the art of not grinding and hammering a repair clamp on the back deck, just to get it to fit.
Virtual reality, the new ‘positively engaging’ safety training tool
North Sea firms have been moving away from traditional training methods for staff and adopting technology from video games that force workers to live through vital training scenarios in the virtual world.
UK political parties are united in long term transition approach, Offshore Europe hears
This year has seen the UK’s political parties go toe to toe in the debate surrounding energy transition, however, OEUK’s Jenny Stanning asks are party views “really that different?”.
Energy transition role models – are such things possible?
Most of us involved in energy are aware of the alleged Big Oil claim that higher hydrocarbon profits are necessary to provide the means to finance the Energy Transition.
UK-based technology is making waves across the Atlantic
UK-based DaaS model Viper Innovations is continuing to strengthen its position as a technology leader in the global subsea oil and gas industry with the announcement of its new US-based corporation.
Importance of carbon capture utilisation and storage comes to fore
Prior to 2023, the importance of carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) in decarbonisation strategies was somewhat understated.
West of Shetland operators look to source electrification from shore
The West of Shetland Electrification Project programme manager, Daniel Sprich, discussed plans to source power for three major developments from onshore at an NSTA seminar.
Failure to prepare means preparing to fail for wind turbine operators
Recent Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) turbine failures – which could end up costing the company more than one billion euros - have caused an understandable stir within the renewable sector.
Windfarm ships fleet struggles to cope with mega-turbines
The global windfarm construction vessel (WTIV) fleet now stands at around 50, mostly Chinese-owned vessels, with at least a further 11 on order and four more believed close to FID (final investment decision).
Questions ahead for the next Offshore Europe
Columnist Dick Winchester questions what is in store for SPE Offshore Europe following its 50th anniversary.
Gallery: Offshore Europe 2023 has caught the Love Bug
Offshore Europe has made its much-anticipated return to the Granite City with exhibitors bringing their A-game to attract attention.
Record-breaking cable installation connects the UK and Denmark
Prysmian Group has announced it successfully installed the HV testing activities on the world’s longest onshore and offshore high voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector.
WSP reappointed to advise government on the UK’s CCUS plans
The UK government has reappointed professional services consultancy WSP to advise on the delivery of the country’s Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) programme.
Supply chain heads to Offshore Europe to seize renewable opportunities
As the energy industry turns its attention to Aberdeen for Offshore Europe, Sian Lloyd Rees, the industry’s appointed supply chain champion, says firms are geared up for the opportunity at this this “global” event.