Powering ahead with wind turbines
The huge farmer interest in renewable energy was confirmed at Britain's biggest showcase yesterday, with one banker revealing he had been deluged with inquiries.
Oil & Gas
No sign of downturn at vibrant All-Energy show
The latest All-Energy show in Aberdeen is yet another record-breaker.
New fisheries trust issues warning
A new fisheries body launched by the Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has warned a proliferation of windfarms proposed for a fragile Highland beauty spot could destroy the local environment and its lifeline tourism.
EnerMech secures £6m Apache contract
MECHANICAL service provider EnerMech, of Aberdeen, said yesterday it had secured a contract worth about £6million to provide crane and maintenance services for oil and gas firm Apache North Sea.
South Atlantic explorer raises £7.6m from investors
FALKLAND Oil and Gas (FOG) said yesterday it had conditionally raised about £7.6million in a placing of shares with certain directors and institutional investors to help to fund capital expenditure on long-lead drilling equipment and general costs until 2010-11.
Xodus boosted by marine renewables demand
ABERDEEN-BASED oil and gas consultant Xodus Group - among the exhibitors at the All-Energy showcase - has attributed 22% growth in its workforce to increased market demand for its specialist environmental service, and in particular its expertise in marine renewables.
ASCO opens new site in Singapore
ASCO, the Aberdeen-based oil and gas logistics specialist, has entered the Asia-Pacific market by opening an ASCO Freight Management operation in Singapore.
Consultant says 2008 boom year for drilling in UK waters
UK oil and gas industry consultant Hannon Westwood has said that in 2008 exploration and appraisal drilling in UK waters reached its highest level since 1997.
Parent’s backing helps Altra advance
North-east oil and gas consultant Altra Energy has seen annual turnover rocket to more than £5million since it came under the wing of its current owner.
All-Energy show pulls in the crowds
Nearly 4,000 people attended the opening day of Britain's largest renewable-energy exhibition and conference in Aberdeen.
Jim MacDonald: Piping up for north-east firms
Qualified agronomist Jim MacDonald made a major change in 1988 when he moved from agricultural merchanting into the oil and gas industry.
Areg points to China as land of energy opportunity
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (Areg) will today urge Scotland to reinforce its status as a global energy leader by capitalising on China's flourishing renewables industry.
Plexus secures new deal with BP
PLEXUS Holdings, the Aberdeen-based oil and gas engineering service business, said yesterday it had secured a contract extension worth about £1.6million from BP Egypt.
Shell gets bloody nose over payouts
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell suffered a shareholder revolt yesterday amid fury over executive pay.
New marine-training centre at Westhill
OIL service business Kongsberg Maritime is to open a new training centre for clients in the north-east.
Dana raising £57m through share issue
Dana Petroleum, said yesterday it planned to raise about £57million through a share placing to help fund its 2009 capital spending programme.
Co-founder quits troubled Aberdeen firm
Events at troubled Sovereign Oilfield Group took a new twist yesterday, with the Aberdeen-based energy service firm announcing deputy chairman and co-founder Peter Felter had quit.
Internet giant’s project linked to Pentland Firth
Internet search engine company Google's interest in using marine energy to power its future operation was yesterday welcomed by those involved in seeking to promote the huge generating potential of the Pentland Firth.
Organisations’ chance to benefit from windfarm windfall
Organisations in a Highland community have been given a major boost with an invitation to tap into a potential £2million windfall.
TAQA announces North Sea oil-production milestone
The UK arm of Abu Dhabi national energy company TAQA said today it had produced the 5millionth barrel of oil from its new northern North Sea assets since last December.
Germans streets ahead of the Brits
DAIMLER, Shell, Total, Vattenfall Europe and hySOLUTIONS have signed an agreement with Hamburg to build a low-emission fleet of vehicles and the accompanying infrastructure.
Looks like 15% target for US renewables
CAPITOL Hill Democrats negotiating a major energy and climate bill have reached a tentative agreement that could lead to a US renewables power generation target of 15% by 2020 - on a par with the UK's aspiration.
$3billion array to go ahead
AFTER the massive setback of Shell pulling back and a period in the wilderness, partners in the world's largest offshore windfarm, the London Array, have regrouped and construction will start this summer. The trigger to the decision was the UK Government's 2009 Budget decision to offer enhanced incentive payments via renewables obligation certificates.
SolSource project scoops top prize
AN INNOVATIVE three-in-one solution for providing clean energy from the sun has won this year's St Andrews Prize for the Environment.
Opportunities and update for industry at All-Energy
The UK's largest renewable energy exhibition and conference will break records when it gets under way in Aberdeen this week.