Xlinks supply could improve UK grid resiliency from 2030s
The Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project could help balance the UK grid and improve resiliency when it launches in the early 2030s, according to Xlinks chief executive James Humfrey.
Energy Transition
Disco lights on offshore wind farms to create environmentally-friendly scallop farms
A new project aims to install “disco lights” around offshore wind farms to develop environmentally-friendly scallop fishing.
Charging Forward: Kintore pushes back against battery storage, Statkraft Thornton project progresses
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Early consultations could help speed up Scottish energy consenting
The UK and Scottish governments have finished a consultation that proposes enshrining early stakeholder engagement in the consent process for energy infrastructure projects.
Invinity launches next generation Scottish-made grid battery
Battery storage manufacturer Invinity Energy Systems (AIM:IES) has launched its next-generation grid-scale flow battery for general sale.
The unsteady green brick road to lower energy bills
The question of what the communities which host the drive for renewable energy can expect to get out of it will acquire greater prominence in the year ahead and both Scottish and UK governments must come up with plausible answers soon.
Aberdeen’s OEG seeking up to £100m in acquisitions a year
Aberdeen's OEG Energy Group has bought up 14 businesses in the last four years and boss John Heiton aims to maintain the pace.
ScottishPower offers ‘lifeline’ to Grangemouth workers facing redundancy
Spanish-owned ScottishPower said its aim to deliver 1,000 jobs in 2025 will offer a “lifeline” for Grangemouth workers who face redundancy.
‘World first’ domestic hydrogen pipeline network completed in Scotland
UK gas distribution company SGN has completed a "world first" domestic hydrogen gas network in Levenmouth as part of its H100 Fife project.
Human energy explorers: How AI is revolutionising recruitment in the energy industry
The energy industry is experiencing a seismic transformation, driven by the rising global demand for power across a range of sources and the rapid advance of new technologies.
The path to sustainable aviation fuel, overcoming investment and production barriers
As aviation seeks pathways to decarbonise, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as a critical solution, offering a "drop-in" option that can be integrated with existing jet engines and fuel infrastructure.
Sarens PSG creates 25 jobs with Aberdeen ‘centre of excellence’
The heavy lift company has credited establishment of GB Energy for its Granite city move
Power Moves: Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s new CEO and more
Steve Foxley has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
Harbour Energy looks to withdraw from UK carbon capture project
North Sea operator Harbour Energy (LON:HBR) is set to withdraw from its share of the Medway Hub Camelot carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
Glasgow subsea survey firm Sulmara secures £15m investment
Glasgow-headquartered subsea firm Sulmara has secured a £15 million investment from equity investor BGF.
Renewables body calls for more heat networks to decarbonise Scottish cities
Scotland needs to urgently change the way it heats its cities and towns to meet its decarbonisation targets, according to industry body Scottish Renewables.
Scotland well-placed to secure huge hydrogen opportunity
In the last few years, there has been global momentum around the development of international hydrogen markets, with countries across Europe – including Scotland - increasing both the scale and pace of the development of hydrogen production.
Hydrogen one of Scotland’s ‘greatest industrial opportunities’ since oil and gas, minister says
The emerging European hydrogen sector is one of Scotland's "greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas", according to the Scottish energy minister.
Aberdeen-based pioneers Proserv and Verlume power up partnership
Two pioneering technology firms from Aberdeen are combining forces to serve subsea energy producers, particularly those looking to extend the life of offshore oil and gas assets.
Carbon tech company Barton Blakeley raises £2.4m in funding round
Carbon utilisation company Barton Blakeley has raised £2.4m in a funding round, with £1.7m of this coming from Elbow Beach Capital, a seed investor in climate-related technologies.
Clean power mission 2030 will take a ‘Herculean’ effort from supply chain
The UK government’s 2030 clean power targets will take a “Herculean” effort from the supply chain, according to Yselkla Farmer, chief executive of energy infrastructure trade association Beama.
Unions demand action to prevent ‘corporate decapitation’ of Grangemouth
Trade unions have demanded action from Westminster and Holyrood to prevent the “industrial vandalism” and “corporate decapitation” of Grangemouth.
Global Energy Group to supply baskets for SSEN’s subsea cables
Global Energy Group (GEG) has received a contract to fabricate two 65-foot (20m) subsea cable storage baskets, each weighing approximately 80 tonnes.
Salamander floating wind farm to launch second call for suppliers
The Salamander floating wind project is set to launch the second phase of its call for supplier innovations.
Suntory unveils hydrogen-powered whisky first in Aberdeenshire
Global drinks giant Suntory (TOKYO:STBYF) has claimed a world first using hydrogen to make low carbon whisky.