Work on Statoil’s offshore windfarm to kick-off this summer
Work on a massive windfarm off the coast of a north-east town will begin in the summer, it was revealed last night.
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Energy firms at risk from “zombie” attacks
Energy firms are are prime risk from cyber crime and what tech experts described as the Internet of Zombies - relentless bot attacks by professional hackers that can run for days, weeks or months at a time.
Scottish CO2 hub “a unique opportunity for the UK”
The creation of a Scottish CO2 (carbon dioxide) Hub can unlock UK and European potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS), according to a new report.
Aqualis secures contract for BorWin 3 converter platform in North Sea
Offshore marine and engineering consultancy Aqualis Offshore has been contracted by Petrofac to perform technical support services for its work on the BorWin 3 gamma topside for the North Sea.
Turbine subsidies to be scrapped
Amber Rudd has confirmed the UK Government will push ahead with plans to scrap subsidies for new onshore wind farms, placing ministers on a potential collision course with the House of Lords.
Tech Tuesday: Imaging technology moves ahead in oil and gas
Advances in the systems and tech that can benefit the subsea supply chain has seen technology from other fields such as medicine, aerospace and the nuclear sectors play a bigger role in recent years and there's no sign that trend stopping anytime soon.
E.ON looks to shift its Turkish power interest
E.ON and partner Haci Omer Sabanci are said to be in talks with Chinese investors to sell a stake in Turkey’s biggest private energy company to improve its debt and equity balance.
AFC Energy’s fuel cell technology proves a hit with investors
Shares in industrial fuel cell power company AFC Energy were almost four times oversubscribed as investors scrambled to snap up a bigger part in the business.
Welink signs £1.1billion UK solar deal with Chinese firm
Renewables firm Welink Global has signed a £1.1billion agreement with a Chinese firm to develop solar power projects and energy-efficient housing in the UK
Scots firm Gaia Wind sells first turbines to Japan
Scottish small-wind turbine manufacturer Gaia-Wind has sold its first turbines to Japan just weeks after establishing own local subsidiary.
Xcel Energy starts construction of North Dakota windfarm
Xcel Energy said it has started construction on a 200-megawatt windfarm in North Dakota.
Vattenfall aims to build subsidy free offshore wind farms by 2025
Vattenfall expects to be able to build offshore wind power projects without subsidies by 2025, according to a senior company official.
Atlantis Resources appoints new project director
Tidal power player Atlantis Resources has appointed a new director of project development to oversee its key developments in Scotland and internationally.
APR Energy consortium acquires 57% stake in power provider
APR Energy has confirmed that the consortium of investors have acquired a 57% stake in the mobile power provider.
Renewables drew record $329billion in year oil prices crashed
The slump in oil prices that’s brought upheaval and cost cutting to the traditional energy industry spared renewables such as solar and wind, which raked in a record $329.3 billion of investment last year.
SgurrEnergy gets closer to Mexican renewables market
Scottish renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, has opened an office in Mexico City to support the Americas' growing green power sector.
Underwater Centre adds T4 to ROV training portfolio
The Underwater Centre testing facility in Fort William, Scotland, has added the FMC Schilling TITAN 4 syllabus to its current ROV training suite.
Sonardyne’s deep sea tech tested at deep space NASA lab
Subsea engineering company, Sonardyne has successfully demonstrated its wireless integrity monitoring technologies during a series of in-water demonstrations held at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab in Houston, Texas.
Campaigners call for ‘ambitious’ renewables target
Scotland should set a new “ambitious” target of generating half of its total electricity, heat and transport demand from renewables by 2030, according to campaigners. It would require a threefold increase in current green energy generation, Scottish Renewables said as it launched a “manifesto” for political parties to adopt ahead of May’s Holyrood election.
Kongsberg’s new survey software launched on Bibby Olympic
Marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime has completed the first installation of its new dynamic positioning software that allows operators to use a vessels own system to help cut costs of subsea survey and construction projects.
Tech Tuesday: Baker Hughes makes leap in artificial lift delivery
Baker Hughes is field trialling a new adaptive production system which the global services firm delivers 300% greater oil production and 200% higher natural gas production compared with its previous artificial lift offering for unconventional plays.
Expert claims man-made ‘energy islands’ in the North Sea could help power energy demands
A professor claims the creation of man-made ‘energy islands’ which would be anchored in the North Sea and the English Channel could help the world meet increasing power demands. University of Portsmouth Professor Carl Ross said the floating islands would be attached to the sea by tubular pillars with vacuum chambers in their bases, similar to offshore drilling rigs. The ocean engineer estimated around 120 islands could be dotted on around the UK and would sit around five miles out from the coast line.
US wholesale electricity prices drop by a third
US wholesale electricity prices at major trading hubs on a monthly average basis for on-peak hours were down 27%-37% across the nation in 2015 compared with 2014, according to the country's Energy Information Administration.
RenewableUK appoints new chief executive
RenewableUK has appointed a new chief executive to lead the trade association. Hugh McNeal will take up the role in April after previously working as a civil servant for a substantial part of his career.
Performance of Scotland’s renewable sector praised
Wind power output hit record levels last year, generating enough energy to supply the electrical needs of 97% of Scottish homes.