Cost of maintaining ‘relic meters’ will be costly, climate change minister tells customers
Energy customers who reject new smart meters have been warned that the cost to them of maintaining "relic meters" will be "very high".
All News
Climate change will influence how ‘majority’ of UK will vote, poll suggests
More than half of people say climate change will influence the way they vote in the next general election, a survey suggests.
Crown Estate generates £11.4m for Scottish Government in 2018
Crown Estate Scotland generated £11.4 million for The Scottish Government last year.
EDF to take on customers of collapsed energy firm Toto
The energy supply and credit balances of the 134,000 customers of now-defunct Toto Energy will remain unaffected after the industry regulator appointed EDF Energy to take them on.
Energy generators to get £1bn windfall as power subsidy set to restart
British electricity generators can expect a £1 billion windfall after a European Commission decision that could restart a controversial subsidy scheme which was accused of favouring fossil fuels.
Port of Cromarty Firth promotes new strategic business development manager
The Port of Cromarty Firth has appointed its former marketing and PR manager to the newly-created business development manager position.
Student’s trophy design selected for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards
With just over two weeks left until entries close for the 2020 Offshore Achievement Awards, the design for this year’s trophy has been chosen following a competition amongst 3D Design students at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
CMA mulls probe into Ovo acquisition of SSE retail arm
The competition watchdog has said it is mulling an investigation into Ovo energy's acquisition of SSE's retail business.
BP engineer discusses parental leave support in oil and gas industry
Energy Voice had a Q&A with Elizabeth Padmos - an industry veteran of 23-years - on the importance of parental leave in the North Sea oil and gas industry and wider engineering sectors.
Aberdeen Science Centre gets new CEO from Gordon Highlanders Museum
Aberdeen’s only five-star visitor attraction has appointed its new chief executive to lead a redeveloped £6 million facility due to open next year.
Ofgem unveils new audits for gas and electricity suppliers
Gas and electricity suppliers will undergo independent audits of their customer services operations and financial strength under proposed new rules unveiled by the energy watchdog.
Man who murdered Aberdeen oil worker Steven Donaldson to appeal 24-year prison sentence
A man who murdered an Aberdeen oil worker is to appeal his jail term.
Is your business Brexit ready?
As Brexit looms near, the Energy Industries Council (EIC), will be holding a series of free regional events and webinars to prepare members and the public how to get their business ready for Brexit.
Sir Ian Wood presented with Carnegie Medal for Philanthropy in New York
Sir Ian Wood has received the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for his foundation's work in tackling such issues as child poverty and economic development at home and abroad.
Extinction Rebellion protestor scales Big Ben
An Extinction Rebellion demonstrator is attempting a "free solo climb" of Big Ben, the group said.
Two banks battling to seize oil tycoon’s London homes
Two of Europe’s biggest banks want to seize oil trader Igho Sanomi’s London homes. Let the battle commence.
Energy switching helps power up flagging sales for Moneysupermarket
Moneysupermarket found comfort in its energy division in the last three months as fears that Ofgem’s new price cap would make customers less likely to change energy supplier, proved false.
Celebrities admit hypocrisy over ‘huge carbon footprint’
Celebrities have admitted being hypocrites over climate activism but asked the press not to focus on their "huge carbon footprints".
E.On blames ‘extremely competitive’ market for hundreds of UK job cuts
Energy giant E.On has said it will axe between 500 and 600 jobs from its UK workforce.
Watch: BP sees possibilities everywhere
At BP, we’re leaving no stone unturned to provide that extra energy the world needs while finding new ways to produce and deliver it with fewer emissions.
Crane career takes Hugh to North Sea and beyond
Hugh MacLeod doesn’t like talking about himself. He’s modest about his experiences, despite the fact that he has travelled all over the world with his career. For Hugh is happiest with the simple life, and most at home in the Highlands, where he grew up in Daviot – on the outskirts of Inverness.
BP makes multi-million investment in AI energy firm
Oil and gas giant BP has announced a multi-million investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) tech firm through its BP Ventures arm.
Shell to offset fuel carbon emissions at UK petrol stations
Oil giant Shell has announced plans to offset carbon emission from fuel at a number of its UK petrol stations.
Aberdeen infrastructure investment pipeline takes £1.7bn leap
The total sum of cash earmarked for infrastructure projects in and around Aberdeen between now and 2030 has rocketed by £1.7 billion to more than £10bn during the past year, new figures show.
Aberdeen harbour expansion delayed until 2021
Eleven huge cruise ships due to dock in Aberdeen next year have been turned away after port bosses admitted the £350 million expansion project has been delayed.