Bulb Energy set for US and European expansion
The UK's largest renewable energy supplier, Bulb, is set to expand into France, Spain and Texas in the United States, according to the company's co-founder and chief executive.
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Cactus Industrial wins deal with Ministry of Defence
Cactus Industrial has won a contract to supply its unique Bristle Blaster technology to the Ministry of Defence for use in maintaining Royal Navy assets across the UK.
Total rules out sponsorship for 2024 Olympics
Energy giant Total has ruled out sponsoring the 2024 Olympics in Paris amid climate concerns from mayor Anne Hidalgo.
Carbon capture pipe dream gets real
Carbon capture and storage remains firmly on the agenda as a way of mitigating at least some of the impacts of climate change.
New labels to ‘educate’ public on biofuels
Filling stations across the UK are to start using new labels to help educate drivers about the environmental benefits of biofuels.
Financial services powerhouse BMO announces rebrand of asset management business
The Canadian financial services powerhouse behind some of the largest oil and gas industry buildings in Aberdeen has completed a rebrand of its property investment trusts.
Union officials lobby for fair transition for oil workers
Trade union officials will lobby delegates at a major conference in Aberdeen to deliver a "just" energy transition that protects jobs.
Foreign investment in Scottish projects falls, EY report says
The number of projects involving foreign firms investing in Scotland fell by almost one-fifth last year, a new report has revealed.
Access to electric vehicles expanded with further funding
Additional funding has been granted to help provide an alternative to car ownership by expanding access to electric vehicles.
Elevator growth: Only way is up
An entrepreneurial hub on the south side of Aberdeen has expanded by 6,000sq ft on the back of increased demand for its office facilities.
Anger over location of tow boat meeting
A row has erupted after it emerged a round consultation meetings on the future of emergency tugs in UK waters will not visit Scottish coastal areas.
‘Urgent action’ needed to support vulnerable energy consumers
Urgent action is needed to improve help for vulnerable energy customers, according to an independent report.
Orsted spot Minke Whale off Hornsea One wind project
Danish renewable energy giant Orsted has shared a video of a Minke whale spotted near its Hornsea One wind project.
Ofgem hits three energy firms with collective £1m fine
Three energy companies have been slapped with £870,000 in combined fines by the industry regulator after breaking competition law.
Customers should be ‘compensated’ for £24bn energy overcharge
Consumers should be compensated after being overcharged for their utilities by more than £20 billion due to regulator errors, Citizens Advice says.
Oil industry stalwart joins Transition Extreme
Transition Extreme in Aberdeen said yesterday it was Louise Andrew’s “commitment to sport for change” that made her the standout candidate for the role of chairperson.
Fishing vessel collides with tanker off Scotland
A fishing vessel with six people on board has collided with a tanker off the coast of Ayrshire.
Energy bosses backing bid for UK to hold international energy talks in 2020
Energy firms are among leading businesses urging the Government to do everything it can to ensure the UK holds key international climate talks in 2020.
Aberdeen airport boss calls for meeting with Sturgeon over tax rates
A boss of the city’s airport has called for a meeting with the First Minister over tax rates.
Chernobyl TV series making things ‘difficult’ for nuclear sector
A television series about the world’s worst nuclear accident is refocusing millions of viewers on atomic risks just as the industry struggles to gain traction in markets flooded with renewable power.
Hundreds helped in north-east by oil and gas training fund
Hundreds of Aberdonians have been helped by a multi-million oil and gas training fund since it began three years ago, according to a Scottish skills agency.
UK’s most vulnerable households paying £250m more, research claims
The most vulnerable households in the country are paying out £250 million more than they should on their energy bills, according to new research.
Energy exports truck starts tour in Glasgow
A truck packed with experts ready to dish out export advice to energy sector businesses starts its tour in Glasgow today.
Tearful May to quit as Tory leader on June 7
Theresa May's turbulent leadership of the Conservative Party will end on June 7, paving the way for a new prime minister to lead the Brexit process.
Ofgem unveils stricter energy price control plans
The energy regulator has confirmed it will pursue even tighter restrictions on how much profit energy companies can make, in a move it said will result in lower prices for customers.