Power Moves: Mainstream Renewable Power CEO and more
Morten Henriksen has been appointed as group CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power, effective April 1 2025.
Energy Transition
KEY Energy Transition Expo set to get underway in Italy
Over 1,000 exhibitors and delegations from 48 countries will gather in Rimini, Italy next week for KEY - The Energy Transition Expo.
Ofgem launches tender for Sofia wind farm transmission link operatorship
The UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) is inviting bids to own and operate prebuilt transmission infrastructure connecting the Sofia offshore wind farm to the onshore electricity grid.
Renewables power Drax group to strong 2024 results
Drax Group has hailed strong operational and financial performance in 2024, driven by increased renewable energy generation.
Energy Voice Live – Where are the green jobs?
You are invited to join us for Energy Voice Live, our first podcast recording in front of a live studio audience.
Developers submit offshore consent application Cenos floating wind farm
Developers Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn have submitted the offshore consent application for their 1.35GW Cenos floating offshore wind farm.
Book Now: New reduced ticket prices available for the Scottish Energy Futures Conference
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated Scottish Energy Futures Conference, set to take place on March 4-5 2025 at Aberdeen’s P&J Live. Hosted by Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) and SPE Aberdeen, this event will bring together decision-makers, industry experts and policymakers to discuss and shape the future of Scotland’s energy sector.
Eni plans CCUS satellite following Ithaca success
Following its combination with Ithaca Energy to create a ‘satellite’ business, Eni is looking to establish similar practices for its CCUS operations.
Aberdeen firm Subsea Supplies eyes growth after hitting £10million milestone
Aberdeen-based Subsea Supplies is celebrating its 25th anniversary after a record-breaking financial year, where turnover hit £10million.
Aberdeenshire’s Subsea Micropiles secures £9.2m investment
Banchory-based Subsea Micropiles has secured £9.2 million of investment for its technology that it expects will support around 100 jobs over the next five years.
BP boss: ‘We went too far too fast’ as major slashes low-carbon investment by $5bn
BP boss Murray Auchincloss admitted the company went "too far, too fast" in its efforts to cut its oil and gas business and shift instead to renewable energy, as he unveiled plans to slash investment in its low-carbon efforts by $5 billion (£4bn).
Green Marine UK makes seven-figure investment as it eyes offshore wind
Orkney-based Green Marine UK will invest a seven-figure sum in a new subsea services department as it looks to secure a slice of the £270-million UK offshore wind opportunity.
BP signals Castrol business up for sale as first part of ‘fundamental reset’
Energy firm BP confirmed rumours it could sell its historic lubricants business ahead of a highly awaited meeting with shareholders in London.
Meet the OAA young professional finalists and host Ayo Sokale
The shortlist of young professionals who "truly exemplify exceptional talent" have been revealed on behalf of the 38th Offshore Achievement Awards (OAAs).
Charging Forward: UK battery storage projects reach startup, grid delays and more
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Costain secures multi-million pound Sizewell C contract
UK construction and engineering firm Costain (LON:COST) has secured a multi-million pound contract to support the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant.
UK net zero economy grows by 10% in a year, report finds
The UK's net zero economy now generates £83.1bn in gross value added, according to the CBI Economics report.
UK too reliant on ‘expensive imported gas’ as energy price spikes
A spike in energy prices has prompted developers to warn the UK is too reliant on imported gas as the government launches a new subsidy.
Exposé: Hydrogen boiler trial yet to receive safety approvals amid ‘explosion’ fears
A hydrogen boiler trial in Fife, which is the only ongoing test of its kind, has yet to receive safety approvals months after the associated network was installed.
‘The limits of feasibility’ – can the UK achieve clean power by 2030?
A clean power system by 2030 will require key elements of the UK’s energy system to deliver simultaneously “at the limits of what is feasible”, according to the UK’s National System Operator (NESO). In a three-part series, focusing on bulk generation, connectivity and operational flexibility, Energy Voice examines the UK’s chances of success.
National Grid sells US renewables arm in £1.4bn deal
National Grid (LON:NG) has agreed to sell its US onshore renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management in a deal valuing the division at $1.74 billion (£1.37 billion).
Wood re-enters takeover talks with Dubai firm Sidara
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood (LON:WG) has confirmed it has received a fresh approach from rival firm Sidara regarding a possible takeover bid.
Saipem and Subsea7 unveil €20bn merger plan
Investors behind two of the largest oil field services firms have announced plans to create a new "global leader" in energy services.
Power Moves: SOWEC’s new co-chair and more
Claire Mack has joined the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) as its new industry co-chair.
AR7 reform needs to go further, industry leader argues
The UK government has announced consultations to reform its flagship renewables funding scheme, the Allocation Round (AR).