Competition authorities clear Wood’s £250million sale of nuclear business
UK competition authorities have approved Wood’s £250m sale of its nuclear business.
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‘Urgent explanation’ needed on funding for low-carbon energy projects post-Brexit
I have just read about an “unintended consequence” of Brexit which involves sausages. Unless a derogation is achieved, Britain’s sausage makers will be unable to sell to the EU and Northern Ireland without a “special export health certificate”.
Making diversity and inclusion part of ‘what we do’
A new task group set up to champion diversity and inclusion in the UK oil and gas industry will have achieved success when D&I is “no longer talked of as an initiative”, and is firmly ingrained in the sector, its chairman said.
Subsea UK partners with non-profit to protect the oceans
Subsea UK has teamed up with one of the world’s leading non-profit ocean protection organisations to promote and support initiatives to prevent pollution of our oceans.
Mobile network to go net zero by 2025
Mobile network O2 has announced plans to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2025.
UK carbon emissions plummet 28% over a decade, study finds
UK carbon dioxide emissions have fallen by 28% in the past decade, even as the economy has grown by a fifth, analysis suggests.
Greenpeace target Barclay’s branches over oil and gas support
Greenpeace has targeted Barclays high street branches across the country over the bank's support for fossil fuels.
Many new cars emit more CO2 than older vehicles, research finds
Many new cars on UK roads emit more CO2 than older vehicles, according to new research.
UK supermarkets announce fuel price cut
Supermarkets have announced fuel price cuts amid a drop in wholesale costs. Asda made the first move, reducing the price of petrol and diesel by 2p per litre on Wednesday.
Chevron sends London traders home on coronavirus concern
Chevron Corp. asked traders and other staff at its Canary Wharf office in London to work from home as a precaution after an employee was tested for the coronavirus, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Concern at cancellation of another London link
Another blow has been dealt to north-east travellers who want to fly to the south-east of England.
Demolition of old AECC building will begin next month
Demolition of the old Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) will begin in weeks with the council still looking for tenants for the Bridge of Don site.
Success prompts move for subsea imaging experts
PanGeo Subsea has welcomed clients and suppliers to its new office and workshop facilities in Westhill, near Aberdeen.
Video: Well-Safe rig ready for at least another 10 years
Well-Safe’s chief operating officer Matt Jenkins talks to Energy Voice about the company’s maiden asset, Well-Safe Guardian, during a visit to Nigg Energy Park, where the vessel is being refurbished. Read: Well-Safe ‘actively’ looking at more rigs as maiden purchase gets ready to hit the market
Shift to net zero goals underway, analysis finds
Almost half the world's economic output is generated in areas where there are now moves to cut carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, analysis suggests.
New business secretary, COP appointment a ‘blow for meaningful climate action’, say Greens
The Scottish Green Party has warned that the UK Government's appointment of Alok Sharma as minister for the COP26 UN climate summit is a threat to meaningful climate action.
North-east headteacher says oil-rich parents don’t see problem with children playing truant
A north-east head teacher has claimed that some parents who got rich working in oil “don’t see the value” in making their children attend school.
Watch: Energy Transition ‘defines’ Baker Hughes
A boss at Baker Hughes has hailed the "innovative atmosphere" and "pioneering spirit" on show at this year's Subsea Expo conference and exhibition in Aberdeen.
Centrica boss blames UK price cap for big losses in 2019
British Gas owner Centrica blamed the new price cap in the UK as it swung into a major loss for the year.
You need to be ‘on the boat’ if you want to make a difference in energy transition
If you want to make a difference, you need to be “on the boat”, according to BP’s Kirsty Salmon.
Energy markets need winter, and climate change is taking it away
Even before the deadly virus struck, another menace confronted the global energy industry: the warmest winter anyone can remember.
Rov to support Arctic activity
Forum Energy Technologies has secured an order to supply a light work-class remotely operated vehicle (Rov) to support Amundsen Science’s Arctic scientific research activities.
Black back in energy sector
Well-SENSE has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new director to assist with the company’s growth plans.
Accountancy firm AAB appoints new partners
Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB) has announced the appointment of new office managing partners.
New £1.2m investment for Aberdeen energy upgrade
A million pound investment in Aberdeen’s electricity network will help restore light after a blackout for one area of the Granite City.