8 Rivers sets out four technology aces to bridge carbon gap
“If you needed to redesign all industrial systems such that they inherently capture CO2, at the lowest cost possible, how would you do it?”
Technology
The solution to the energy recruitment crisis that everyone ignores
Make more people want to work for you using digital innovation… but probably not how you think.
Energy transition requires extra $1.75tn a year – report
Global investment in the energy transition must double to $3.5 trillion a year to keep global warming below catastrophic levels, according to a new report by analytics and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie.
‘Don’t eat the whole elephant!’ – or, how to succeed at digital innovation…
Why does the energy industry find it so hard to get digital innovation right? My colleagues at SmplCo recently hosted a Masterclass with Energy Voice sister publication E-FWD to address that very question...
UK National Wealth Fund to ‘turbocharge’ green technology
The new National Wealth Fund will boost UK investment in green technology, according to business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
Fennex set to launch extreme weather tech after big win in USA
Aberdeen digital technology firm Fennex aims to launch an extreme weather software technology for the energy industry after winning a significant award in Houston.
PM vows to replicate success of East Anglia Two offshore wind farm
Ministers said while speaking at the International Investment Summit today that the new government will turbocharge investment in green energy technologies and rip up red tape.
Aberdeen’s Ventex snaps up ‘hidden gem’ nuclear ROV specialist
Climate tech venture studio Ventex has grabbed hold of a remote survey firm that specialises in the nuclear industry.
We need an energy industry dating service
The energy and tech industries should be a match made in heaven, particularly with the energy transition demanding urgent innovation. But their relationship is often deeply dysfunctional. The solution? Our new Energy Dating Service…
Fix the work, not the worker when inevitable error occurs
Following a fascinating career in law enforcement, my transition from being a criminal investigator to an industry investigator was both challenging and rewarding.
Izomax make strategic commitment to Aberdeen with first UK office
Izomax, a mechanical isolation specialist, has strategically invested in Aberdeen, with the opening of a new office and the appointment of Lynne Lyon as sales manager.
£2 million investment announced by waste management leader
A world-class name in specialist industrial services, specialist waste management services and process decontamination has announced plans for another phase of investment, totalling £2 million.
Banchory firm could ‘revolutionise’ fuels for offshore wind vessels
A Banchory-based firm has developed technology which it says could “revolutionise” the way offshore vessels are fuelled.
Scotland is tipping towards a sustainable future paving the way to net zero
Scotland's ambitious net zero targets demand a radical shift in the way homes and buildings are heated.
SPE Aberdeen presents Geothermal 2024 – ‘Heating up the Market’
The eagerly anticipated annual Geothermal Seminar, organised by SPE Aberdeen, is set to take place on 21 – 22 February.
NZTC seeks partners for global technology push at COP28
NZTC has launched ‘Technology Without Borders’ – a new initiative aimed at bridging the energy technology gap between nations in the Global North and South.
Iain Conn: Former Centrica CEO ‘proud’ of Spirit Energy and talks AI for energy transition
Former Centrica CEO Iain Conn speaks to Energy Voice about the opportunities presented by AI, and his thoughts on the latest from Centrica’s E&P business, Spirit Energy.
Shipping Line: French chocolatier orders radical sailing cargo ship
This month’s Shipping Line clearly shows just how diverse the thinking is becoming in the maritime world as companies strive to slash the carbon footprint of new ships.
Double ISO award for the company delivering 4D visualisation to the energy industry
Digital construction specialist, Mitosis Digital Technologies, has announced the successful achievement of two ISO accreditations.
Dron & Dickson and Orga agreement delivers UK growth
Dron & Dickson and Orga have announced an agreement to support the UK market for specialist CAA CAP437 and IALA compliant lighting systems.
Former P&J editor launches ‘digital twin’ drone business
Damian Bates, the former editor of the Press and Journal (P&J) newspaper in Aberdeen, has launched a drone – digital twin business serving the oil and gas sector.
BP top brass hail ‘step change’ in operations at Schiehallion
Digitisation efforts at the field are like “nothing I’ve ever seen in my career", said CFO Murray Auchincloss.
Highland-based battery firm AMTE fires green subsidy warning shot across UK bows – but is staying in Thurso
Battery company AMTE Power insists it is “committed” to its Thurso base after suggesting it could be tempted to the US to take advantage of President Joe Biden’s green subsidies.
Inflatable waterwheels and hydrogen motors amongst new intake of TechX start-ups
The developers of hydrogen motors for aviation and kite-based wind turbines are amongst the next group of start-ups to secure backing in the Net Zero Technology Centre’s (NZTC) TechX programme.
Geoteric is disrupting the seismic interpretation market in another world-first software release
Global artificial intelligence (AI) seismic interpretation experts Geoteric are continuing to disrupt the market with another world-first software release. The new technology is game-changing for energy companies and will prove critical to operators; enabling them to de-risk well placement, reduce their environmental impact and increase profitability by better predicting future production.