Tech Tuesday: Claxton launches latest version of Sabre cutting system
Claxton has launched the latest versions of its modular Sabre cutting system and recovery tower - technologies used for decommissioning projects.
Energy Transition
JDR wins Beatrice windfarm deal
JDR has won a deal for the Beatrice windfarm – a project which will produce enough power for 450,000 homes.
Video: Prince Charles visits Aberdeenshire for Hydro Power site launch
Aberdeenshire received its second Royal visit of the week yesterday as Prince Charles came to Braemar to bring a Victorian hydroelectric plant back to life.
Eni signs deal on Egypt renewable projects
Eni is said to have agreed to build renewable energy projects in Egypt.
Australia warns over switch to green power as storm causes state-wide blackout
A rush by Australia’s state governments to switch to clean electricity sources could undermine the country’s energy security, the federal government has warned after an entire state lost power.
Shell and BP shareholders can use votes to make firms go green, campaign group says
A campaign group is urging Shell and BP shareholders to use binding votes on pay plans to encourage bosses to embrace green energy, a news report said yesterday.
Vattenfall buys “most powerful turbines” for controversial Aberdeen wind farm
Vattenfall has placed an order for 11 of the world’s most powerful wind turbines for the controversial European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) to be located offshore Aberdeen.
“Low key” Hinkley Point signing ceremony expected today
A signing ceremony is expected to be held to finalise the deal to build the first new UK nuclear power station in a generation.
A winning first year for brightsolid in Aberdeen
Scottish cloud computing and data centre partner brightsolid is celebrating the first anniversary of its £5million technology hub in Aberdeen.
ReNew News: GE Renewable Energy completes first phase of Myrtah project
GE Renewable Energy has completed construction of 30 turbines for Myrtah Energy.
Elon Musk-led solar firm accused of trade secrets law breach
SolarCity Corp., the rooftop solar developer controlled by Elon Musk, was accused of misappropriating trade secrets and other intellectual property in a lawsuit over the development of shingled-cell solar modules.
Tech Tuesday: Aberdeen duo design new rise system, bringing jack-up rigs into play
Two Aberdeen firms have designed a new riser system that can be deployed from a jack-up rig, which could help operators keep costs down on high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) well operations.
Wind turbines “causing bats’ lungs to explode”
Environmental campaigners fear windfarms are causing the lungs of millions of bats to explode every year.
Work starts on controversial Dava Moor windfarm project
Work has started on a controversial windfarm project on a famous Highland moor.
Ogic invests more than £85,000 into new Scottish oil and gas technology R&D projects
The Oil and Gas Innovation Centre (Ogic) is investing more than £85,000 into three projects which have the potential to cut operating costs and improve efficiency in the offshore industry around the world.
Polaris goes global in its quest for new business
A global approach is paying off for Aberdeenshire-based energy service firm Polaris Learning.
Poll says 60% willing to fly less to address climate change
As many as six out of 10 people would be prepared to fly less in the next year to help tackle climate change, a survey suggests.
Oil firms among those benefitting from RGU big data project
A government-backed initiative to help companies exploit the value of data has celebrated its first year of operation in Aberdeen.
Eni, Sonatrach sign agreement for renewables in Algeria
Eni said it has reached a strategic agreement with Sonatrach for the implementation of renewable energy in Algeria.
CHC Helicopter apprentices set for career lift off
CHC Helicopter’s aviation apprenticeship programme has produced its first batch of graduates.
Dong Energy plans ‘multi-million pound’ UK offshore wind hub
Plans for the east coast of England to become a hub for the emerging offshore wind industry received a boost Thursday, after Dong Energy A/S said it would invest in a “multi-billion pound” facility at the mouth of the river Humber.
Chief executive ditches 100K-a-year job to set up sustainable energy firm
Imagine having a salary in excess of 100,000 euros, a chief executive position at a large corporation, and the steadfast support of your boss, all by the age of 26.
Oil services find hope in giant windmills anchored to ocean bed
Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. has for decades built hulking platforms to extract oil and natural gas from the seabed. With the collapse of offshore drilling, the company has turned to helping harvest another energy resource: wind.
ReNew News: Fugro reduces downtime at Rampion offshore windfarm
Fugro has created an innovative development for its work class remotely operated vehicles.
Paris pact on climate change edges closer to approval
Some 60 countries have now ratified the world’s first comprehensive climate deal, meeting one of two thresholds needed to bring the agreement into force.