Atlantis deploys MeyGen turbine in record time
Atlantis today confirmed it had deployed the latest turbine for its flagship MeyGen project in record time.
Energy Transition
Tories to unveil new environmental initiatives
The Scottish Conservatives are to call for new environmental targets to be set to help stop Scotland’s natural resources being used up at the current “unsustainable” rate.
German firm gets green light for 1.8billion euro windfarm
German energy firm EnBW has been given the greenlight for a 1.8 billion euro windfarm development in the North Sea.
Mystery over gas hikes and spikes in US salt caverns
Prices for fuel stored in the salt caverns of Mont Belvieu, Texas, have gone a little berserk.
Activists told to clear out Dakota Access pipeline camps
Activists protesting the multibillion dollar Dakota Access oil pipeline have been refused more time to pack up camps which have been the base of their operations for months.
Partnership to deliver high-risk industry training
Two Aberdeenshire firms are offering enhanced training services to businesses operating across a range of high-risk industries.
Video: Is this lifelike subsea snake the future of North Sea robotics?
Subsea inspections could be carried out by 'robot snakes' in the future.
Villagers against plans for wind project off Caithness
A village fears plans by a Swedish design and engineering company to install two giant floating wind turbines off the north Caithness coast will put off people moving to their area.
BP mulls wind turbine upgrades to compete with gas
BP is weighing plans to update as many as 200 of its U.S. wind turbines with newer, higher-capacity equipment, a move that would represent the company’s biggest investment in renewable energy since its last wind farm came online in 2012.
Apprentice serves his time despite being made redundant
Rory Gerrard is delighted after being handed a second chance at completing his apprenticeship.
Ukraine facing ‘energy crisis’ after blockade cuts off nation’s coal supply
Ukraine faces a energy crisis if a blockade on rebel held territory is not lifted.
Supermajor’s simulation software breakthrough
ExxonMobil harnessed a record amount of computing power while running its latest complex oil and gas reservoir simulation models.
New software could cut costs for oil and gas firms
Oil and gas companies could save cash with new software that interprets engineering drawings.
UPDATED: Public face of Three Mile Island nuclear meltdown dies aged 80
Tributes have been paid to a key figure in American nuclear history who passed away aged 80.
Paul Wheelhouse: No rest in renewables dream
In recent years, Scotland has been building a reputation as world-leaders in renewable energy production. The Scottish Government’s adoption of policies to build clean, green energy technologies and infrastructure was a bold step, but the fact we are not only meeting our targets, but exceeding them, shows it was the right thing to do.
Video: SmartFlower shows solar power can be pretty
This giant solar powered flower has been dubbed the "world's first intelligent energy plant".
Unlikely alliance in battle to protect Scotland’s landscape
Two groups who regularly clash on outdoor issues have joined forces to press for more protection for the Scottish landscape.
China mulls coal output restrictions to avoid another glut
China, the world’s biggest producer and consumer of coal, is considering reinstating output restrictions to avoid the return of a glut after easing limits during winter.
EU warns UK over air pollution
The European Commission has sent a “final warning” to the UK for failing to address repeated breaches of legal air pollution limits in 16 areas including London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Glasgow.
Oil and gas decommissioning courses to be offered in London and Aberdeen
Professional courses to help plan for the future of North Sea oil and gas decommissioning are to be offered in Aberdeen and London.
Mountaineer says it is now ‘almost impossible’ to avoid windfarms in the Highlands
It is now “almost impossible” to find a mountain from which a windfarm cannot be seen, according to a senior mountaineering figure.
Drone firm Sky-Futures takes to skies with three-year global contract to inspect Eni facilities
Drone firm Sky-Futures is flying high after winning a contract to inspect Eni facilities worldwide in the first contract of its kind.
Cobalt being bought up due to surge of interest in electric cars
Physical stocks of cobalt are being bought up after a surge of interest in the future of electrical cars, according to market reports.
Jobseeking offshore workers being discriminated against, claims MSP
Former offshore workers are being turned down for jobs outside the struggling industry due to their previous lifestyle, according to a north-east MSP.
Saudi turning to solar in effort to save oil for export
The nation most identified with its massive oil reserves is turning to wind and solar to generate power at home and help extend the life of its crucial crude franchise.