SSE slapped with £2m fine for power plant mistake
Britain's energy regulator has fined SSE more than £2 million for a 2016 blunder which is likely to have pushed up wholesale electricity costs.
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British Gas pays £1.7m over top-up blunder that threatened vulnerable in winter
British Gas will avoid potentially costly enforcement by the energy regulator after agreeing to pay £1.73 million for not telling some customers they would need to top up their meter cards at a different shop until almost a month after the switch.
Lloyd’s Register announces new chief executive as incumbent announces plans to retire
Lloyd's Register has announced Nick Brown as it's new chief executive after Alastair Marsh revealed plans to retire at the end of the year.
Kirkhill Road to become one-way for almost two months
An Aberdeen road will be one-way temporarily for almost two months.
Four new partners for Burness Paull
Law firm Burness Paull has added a quartet of high-profile new partners to its ranks to help businesses navigate through the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
New SBUK Advisory Council launched
A new “taskforce” of pro-Union business leaders, politicians and public servants aims to make the case for Scotland remaining part of the UK.
Oil falls with pandemic-hit economies crimping demand outlook
Oil fell as economic signals out of Europe and Asia flashed warning signs about the rebound in crude consumption.
Nuclear Decom Authority in talks over protecting northern Scotland air routes
Talks over the future of air routes from Wick are now taking place between the Scottish and UK Governments.
Greta Thunberg and activists meet Merkel to demand climate action
Young activists including Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg have met German Chancellor Angela Merkel to press their demands for tougher action to curb climate change.
Threat of industrial action by Centrica workers increases after ballot result
The threat of industrial action by workers at gas giant Centrica has come a step closer in a row over jobs and pay.
Concerns raised as rare eagle found injured near wind turbine in Lewis
An animal welfare charity rescued a rare sea eagle found with a head injury near a wind farm on moorland in Lewis.
Singing and sweets: Covid-19 career changes for former oil sector workers
Going to the supermarket has never been a favourite activity – and particularly during a pandemic.
Leading entrepreneur honoured at ‘virtual’ Offshore Achievement Awards
North-east entrepreneur Jeanette Forbes was recognised for her significant contribution to the UK offshore energy sector in a “virtual” awards ceremony tonight.
Energy bills set to drop by up to £95 as Ofgem cuts price cap
Ofgem has said it will slash bills for around 15 million households by as much as £95 as the regulator reduced its cap on energy bills to their lowest level yet.
Trade union slams Centrica over directors’ pay
Directors at gas giant Centrica have been paid more than £30 million while they presided over the company's "plummeting" share price, a union is claiming.
Centrica to sell US energy retail arm for £2.8bn
British Gas owner Centrica has said it will sell off its US energy retail arm in a £2.8 billion deal.
Total awards contract for offshore survival training to 3T Energy Group
Two offshore energy sector training firms in the 3T Energy Group have been picked to provide services to Total E&P UK.
Investors seek clarity from Centrica amid dispute with unions
Centrica will hope to win back some investor confidence on Friday as it presents its latest figures amid a tough battle with unions.
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Aberdein Considine announces new partner
Employment law expert Nicola Gray has rejoined Aberdein Considine (AC) as a partner after a seven-year spell at rival legal firm Mackinnons.
IR35 reforms to go ahead despite scathing Lords report
The UK Government is pressing ahead with delayed changes to off-payroll working rules, known as IR35, despite peers having urged it to “completely rethink” its plans.
Offshore Achievement Awards go virtual for 2020 ceremony
The Offshore Achievement Awards (OAA) is gearing up for its first ever virtual awards ceremony, allowing finalists and winners to be celebrated by industry on Friday 14 August, 2020.
Aberdeen Harbour tenders for £13m worth of completion work
Aberdeen Harbour Board (AHB) is tendering for £13 million-worth of completion work on its £350-plus million expansion in a revised package.
UK Chancellor to unveil £3bn green recovery package
A £3 billion green package with grants for homeowners and public buildings to improve energy efficiency will be unveiled by Rishi Sunak as part of his coronavirus economic strategy.
Scrapping of stranded cargo ship completed at Highland site
A Norwegian cargo ship which became stranded on the west coast of Skye has been successfully decommissioned from service.