Hundreds of North Sea drillers call off strikes as pay deal reached
North Sea drilling maintenance workers have accepted a 10% increase in their rates of pay, bringing strikes to an end.
Grant Shapps: A look at the new business and energy secretary’s policy record
From energy rationing to onshore wind, the newly appointed business and energy secretary, Grant Shapps, has voiced opinions on a range of topics in the sector.
Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn: Trusted and on time
Scotland has ambitious targets for its energy production. With the aim of half of our energy to be supplied from renewable sources by 2030 and for the country’s energy system to be decarbonised by 2050, this is going to need both bold and swift action. Core to the approach will be sourcing trusted partnerships which will ensure timely and effective delivery.
Grant Shapps named as Secretary for Business and Energy
MP for Welwyn Hatfield and former Home Secretary, Grant Shapps, has been named Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy in Rishi Sunak's cabinet.
Aberdeen’s Quanta makes two management hires as it’s set to create ‘dozens’ of jobs
Aberdeen-based oil and gas engineering firm, Quanta, has announced two senior-level appointments as it looks to create "dozens" of jobs.
Just Stop Oil protestors cover thinktank HQ in paint
A Just Stop Oil protestor has doused the headquarters of a controversial lobbying organisation in paint, as part of its latest action during a month of Westminster protests.
Norway calls for NATO support amid offshore drone fears
Norway's prime minister is calling for support from NATO navies as fears around drone sightings near offshore platforms grow.
From windfall taxes to wind bans: PM Sunak’s record on energy
Rishi Sunak has been named leader of the Conservative Party following Liz Truss' resignation last week, and will take the reins at a turbulent time in British politics.
Rishi Sunak to become prime minister after winning Tory leadership race
Rishi Sunak has been confirmed as the new Tory leader and will become Britain’s next prime minister.
Centrica looks to produce ’emerald hydrogen’ from Brigg plant
Centrica Business Solutions is ready to start injecting hydrogen into its existing gas-peaking plant at Brigg, Lincolnshire as part of a UK first trial with HiiROC.
Equinor launch public consultation for Wisting development
Today Equinor has issued a complementary assessment for the Wisting development in the Norwegian Barents Sea for public consultation.
UK based ATOME Energy make progress with Paraguay hydrogen project
The UK-based ATOME Energy has announced it is making progress on its flagship industrial-scale hydrogen and ammonia project in Paraguay.
Activists throw mashed potatoes over £97.4m Monet painting
Climate activists from the group Last Generation have thrown mashed potatoes at Monet's Les Meules which was sold at auction in 2019 for $110,747,000 (£97.4m).
Energy industry has courage to fully embrace the power and opportunity of AI
No reason to fear the added muscle and acceleration that artificial intelligence offers to the geoscience sector, writes Mark Brownless, Chief Technology Officer at Geoteric, a global AI seismic interpretation specialist.
Energy secretary says hydrogen is best ‘opportunity since oil and gas’ for Scotland
Scotland's energy secretary, Michael Matheson, has said that developing the country's hydrogen sector is the “greatest industrial opportunity since oil and gas”.
Aberdeen’s ICR appoints new director to leadership team
Repair, inspection and integrity solutions provider, ICR, has appointed Antonio Caraballo to its leadership team where he will take on the role of director.
Serious incidents at Equinor down this quarter
The number of serious incidents at Equinor improved in the third quarter of 2022, compared to Q2.
Seadrill sells all of its shares in Paratus Energy Services
Offshore drilling firm, Seadrill, has announced it will sell all of its stakes in Paratus Energy Services today.
EU leaders avoid deep rift on gas price cap at energy summit
European Union leaders are struggling to find immediate practical solutions on how to deal with the energy crisis while avoiding an open rift between Germany and France.
Beauty spot is ‘under attack’, says architect
A former architect has warned the stunning landscape around Auchindoun Castle and Cabrach is under attack as the number of turbines could rise to 148.
Lord Frost rounds on government over ‘invented’ net zero targets
Former Brexit Secretary Lord Frost has rounded on the Government over its "invented" net zero target.
Following her resignation we look back on Liz Truss’ impact on the energy sector
Prime minister Liz Truss announced her resignation today following a turbulent 44-day tenure at Number 10.
NSTA report makes suggestions to encourage investment in the UK North Sea
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) recommends focusing on second wellbores, maintenance and licensing rounds to boost UK North Sea investment.
A quitter not a fighter: Liz Truss steps down as Prime Minister after only 44 days
Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister after facing an open revolt from her MPs, following a tumultuous 24 hours.
Technip Energies announces profits of £116m in Q3 results
Engineering giant Technip Energies (Paris:TE) has published its Q3 results, reporting pre-tax profits of €133 million (£116m).