Vårgrønn names former Equinor renewables boss as new CEO
Vargronn will appoint former Equinor renewables boss and Aker Solutions executive vice president Stephen Bull as CEO.
Energy Transition
A new approach to subsea surveys and inspections for offshore wind
Over the next ten years, the Global Wind Energy Council predicts that more than 380GW of offshore wind capacity will be added across 32 markets.
NESA on track to help 700 people into energy transition courses
Scotland’s National Energy Skills Accelerator (NESA) is on track to support over 700 individuals access fully funded places on energy transition focused courses during 2023/24.
Report warns of growing uncertainties hampering energy transition
New research has warned that growing uncertainty, driven by rising commodity prices and conflicts, risks undermining the global energy transition.
Decarbonising UK heating poses significant challenges, and opportunities
Decarbonising the UK heat sector will be crucial to achieving net zero targets, but within that challenge firms are also seeing lucrative opportunities.
Genesis Energies back in Aberdeen city centre with ambitions for growth
Genesis is targeting new clients and further growth in carbon capture, hydrogen, and asset decarbonisation as it returns to the 'heart' of Aberdeen.
Beyond the Beginning: The Third Birthday of the North Sea Transition Deal
Anniversaries are opportunities to pause and reflect. As Programme Manager for the North Sea Transition Deal (NSTD) which just marked its third birthday, I can honestly say it’s been a remarkable journey so far.
CIP set to invest £250m in UK solar firm Elgin Energy
Danish renewable energy infrastructure investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is set to invest £250 million and take a majority stake in UK solar developer Elgin Energy.
New owners give Acteon Group ‘significant’ offshore wind potential
Offshore wind supply chain expert says private equity investment in Acteon Group could provide big boost to its offshore wind potential.
D2Zero adds ex-SGN director Angus McIntosh as CCO
Former SGN director of energy futures Angus McIntosh has taken on the role of chief commercial officer for decarbonisation and clean energy solutions company D2Zero.
ORE Catapult and Vattenfall extend partnership at Aberdeen wind farm
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Swedish wind developer Vattenfall have agreed a three-year extension to their partnership at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm.
Farming in a net zero world
I don’t know about you but I love a good steak. Preferably a medium rare, one inch thick ribeye sliced and served with my version of the sauce created by the famous French “L'Entrecôte” restaurant chain I ate in regularly when I lived and worked in France a few decades ago and, a good size side of French fries plus, of course, a glass or two of a decent vin rouge.
£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.
Time to bring net zero objectives into the realms of reality
The CCC has caught up on realities and is asking hard questions, writes Brian Wilson.
Bapco scores sustainability marks to finance transformation
At a time when sustainability and financing are becoming increasingly intertwined, making the case to fund oil and gas companies can prove challenging.
Ground-breaking US invention cracks major biofuel feedstock problem
When it comes to making fuel from plants, the first step has always been the hardest -- breaking down the plant matter in order to efficiently and responsibly process it into biodiesel.
Macquarie unit Corio Generation is leading $50bn investment in offshore wind
Macquarie Asset Management (ASX:MQG) is making a $50 billion bet on offshore wind after sidestepping a perfect storm of low power prices and cost inflation that forced many competitors to walk away.
Shell says support for energy shift will wane if prices soar
Lawyers for Shell argue landmark 2021 climate ruling could have disastrous consequences as appeal gets underway.
Scottish support for Chinese wind manufacturer could ‘undermine’ energy security
Support for a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer has drawn criticism, with commentators warning it could risk undermining Scotland’s energy security.
Cohesion key to EU winning wind capacity battle
It’s great to learn that investment in wind energy across Europe more than doubled last year compared to 2022, driven by record financing of North Sea offshore wind projects.
A further 26 Scotwind supply chain projects advance to SIM Stage 2
A further 26 Scotwind offshore wind supply chain projects have advanced to the second stage of the Strategic Investment Model (SIM) process.
CCUS throws up decommissioning tax ‘grey area’
Repurposing of North Sea oil and gas assets for Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is starting to happen, and it’s throwing up a tax quandary for the sector’s decommissioning space.
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.
First full year of windfall tax drives EnQuest to loss
North Sea operator EnQuest (LON:ENQ) posted a loss in its 2023 full year financial results, reflecting the impact of the UK government's windfall tax on oil and gas firms.
SLB announces $382m deal for majority stake in Aker Carbon Capture
American oilfield services firm SLB (NYSE:SLB) has announced a NOK 4.12 billion ($382m) deal to purchase 80% of Norway's Aker Carbon Capture (OSL:ACC)