Equinor approved to double capacity at two Norfolk offshore wind farms
Equinor (OSE:EQNR) has received development consents for its plans to extend the operational Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farms off the North Norfolk coast.
Energy Transition
A window of opportunity for UK offshore wind jobs
Alexander Quayle, project director, Flotation Energy and Chris Hill, UK managing director, Vårgrønn spoke about the current opportunity for UK offshore wind jobs.
Updated: Scottish Government rolls back climate goals
The Scottish government is to abandon its ambitious climate target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
Chevron launches $500 million fund to invest in clean tech
Chevron Corp.’s (NYSE:CVX) venture arm launched a fund — its third — with a $500 million commitment to invest in clean energy technologies.
Offshore wind sector targets five tech areas to triple UK supply chain manufacturing
Offshore wind sector 'Industrial Growth Plan' could support 10,000 jobs a year and provide a £25bn boost to the UK economy by 2035.
Storegga names former ExxonMobil UK director as new CEO
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) firm Storegga has named Tim Stedman as its new CEO.
Is the UK missing a ‘Tier One’ service provider for renewables?
As the UK pushes forward with its energy transition ambitions OEG Renewables wants to see domestic "Tier One" contractors in green energy.
South Korea’s HD Hyundai signs Scottish floating wind manufacturing pact
Agreement covering the design and manufacture of floating offshore wind substructures heralded as a "vote of confidence" in Scotland
SNP blasts “betrayal” of North East over energy civil servant jobs
Four SNP MPs have called on the UK government to explain the confusion over the number of energy civil servants headed for Aberdeen.
Harland and Wolff says £270m wind investment will create 600 Scottish jobs
Fabrication giant Harland & Wolff (H&W) expects to create at least 200 new jobs at Arnish, on Lewis, and 400 in Fife through a £270 million investment in its the Scottish shipyards.
Report says BP cuts 10% of EV charging business workforce
BP has cut more than a tenth of its workforce from its electric vehicle charging business, BP Pulse, and pulled out of several markets, it has been reported.
We’d never have moved here if we knew more turbines were coming’: Couple fear dream move to Cabrach could turn into wind farm nightmare
Trevor Smith and his wife Dawn were shocked to discover the future plans after receiving two letters through their door.
Australia plans IRA-style act to drive green manufacturing tilt
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans an Inflation Reduction Act-style program to stimulate green manufacturing industries and drive his nation’s economy beyond its traditional minerals extraction base while bolstering economic security.
SNP has ‘mountain to climb’ meeting north-east energy job promises, says trade unions chief
Roz Foyer, general secretary of the STUC, said there was “deep concern” among workers about the future of the industry.
Ocean Winds names Craig Windram as new CEO
Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds has found a new CEO in former Voltalia boss Craig Windram.
Exclusive: Business leaders ‘extremely disappointed’ as UK Gov confirms just 35 civil servants coming to Aberdeen
Reports last year heralded 200 roles being relocated to the Granite City, but the actual figure appears to be far lower.
Swiss failed citizens on climate, human rights court says
First-of-its kind case leads to landmark climate ruling, which is likely to have ramifications across Europe.
EU ramps up pressure on China’s green tech with wind probe
The European Union ramped up pressure on Chinese clean-tech investments potentially squeezing out its local suppliers amid EU efforts to transform the bloc into a green economy.
px Group acquires German hydrogen specialist LIFTE H2
UK gas infrastructure manager px Group has acquired a majority stake in German hydrogen firm LIFTE H2.
Walking the talk: How ABB IEC Low Voltage Motors is adopting low carbon initiatives in its own operations
As a leader in high-efficiency electric motors, ABB IEC Low Voltage (LV) Motors offers reliable energy-efficient motors for various industries including metals, chemicals, cement and mining, food and beverage.
Methane-eating microbes show promise for wiping out planet-warming emissions
Instead of flaring, oil and gas producers could transform the methane emissions into organic fertilizer.
Former highlands RAF base up for grabs as freeport lands tax incentives
A former highlands RAF and Royal Navy base is set to be repurposed for renewables under the Inverness and Cromarty Firth green freeport as tax incentives roll in.
Two thirds of global university energy degrees still focused on fossil fuels
More than two thirds of university energy degrees worldwide remain focused on the fossil fuel industry rather than renewables, according to a new study.
Balance and diversifying are key to future energy
Diversification – in terms of energy sources, innovation and resource – is the vital component to creating a thriving energy sector in Scotland.
High renewable output pushes UK power prices to negative
The UK’s wholesale power prices will drop below zero for 12 hours on Saturday — the second-longest such stint on record — as strong renewable generation means supply will outstrip demand.