Ziebel’s fibre optic technology reaches milestone
Well intervention firm Ziebel has completed its 100th Z-Rod distributed fibre optic sensing job.
Energy Transition
JA Solar wins $179million Zimbabwe contract
Solar power product manufacturer JA Solar has won a contract to supply 100MW of photovoltaic (PV) modules to one of three ground-mounted solar power facilities in Zimbabwe.
OptaSense secures Gasos deal in Abu Dhabi
Acoustics specialist OptaSense, has signed an agency agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Gulf Automation Services and Oilfield Supplies (GASOS).
Atlantis chief hails “transformational” year for Meygen project
Atlantis Resources chief executive Tim Cornelius said 2015 has been a "transformational year" with the company's flagship tidal Meygen project approaching commercial power production.
APR Energy extends in Iraq and Angola
APR Energy has signed extensions of its power generation contracts in Iraq and Angola.
Velocys appoints financier as a new company director
Gas to liquids developer Velocys has appointed UK financier Ross Allonby as a non-executive director.
Siemens to supply five turbines to Hywind project
German engineering giant Siemens will supply five turbines for the world’s largest floating wind energy project off the coast of Peterhead. Siemens helped Statoil prove the concept at the first full-scale floating wind project, Hywind Demo, off the coast of Norway six years ago.
GCube strikes deal with Xcel Energy for onshore windfarm
GCube has signed a deal with Xcel Energy for a 200MW wind energy project in North Dakota. The company, which acts as an underwriter for renewable energy initiatives, will be providing insurance for all construction risks. The development in Courtenay, North Dakota, forms part of plans to expand its wind portfolio by around 40% and is expected to add a further 1.9GW of wind throughout their service territory over the next few years.
Aberdeen scientist says aggressive greenhouse cuts needed to tackle climate change
An Aberdeen scientist says "swift and aggressive cuts" in greenhouse gas emissions are needed now to tackle climate change.
Tech Tuesday: Pipetech’s new tool delivers more grist to the mill
When you have blocked pipes in the home, the biggest hassle is often trying to find a plumber who can visit within a fortnight. When you are responsible for operating an oil rig, dealing with blockages on a different kind of pipe can be time-consuming, and very costly.
Qatar Petroleum boss says technology can turn challenges to opportunities
The president and chief executive of Qatar Petroleum has called on oil and gas leaders to convert current challenges facing the industry into opportunities for future development.
Rudd says compromises needed to reach climate change deal
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd has warned that all countries will need to make compromises as the high level part of crucial United Nations climate talks get under way.
Windy weather boosts power output from turbines
High winds that have battered Scotland this winter have pushed its turbine power output up by two-fifths - providing more than enough electricity to fuel every domestic property, an environment charity has found.
Aquamarine Power leaves lenders £11million out of pocket
Wave Energy firm, Aquamarine Power, has left a string a debts totalling £11million, after failing to attract a buy-out.
World ministers arrive in Paris for climate talks
Ministers from countries around the world are set to arrive in Paris for the final week of UN climate talks which have so far produced a draft text and a greater sense of optimism than previous meetings.
Nicola Sturgeon to praise Scotland’s greenhouse gas reductions at Paris summit
Nicola Sturgeon will hail the achievement of cutting Scotland’s greenhouse gasses by almost two-fifths in Paris this week.
Google’s clean-power deal shows wind farms finding new customers
Renewable-energy developers are increasingly selling wind power straight to the users, tapping a new customer base as some traditional utility buyers are backing away.
Amec FW says nuclear power plant managers learning lessons from other industries
Operators are extending life of nuclear reactors by learning lessons from aerospace and defence sectors, according to an an industry expert.
Orkney firms among the winners at Scottish Green Energy Awards
Orkney firms Green Marine (UK) and Leask Marine shared the honour for best supplier at the Scottish Green Energy Awards.
Renewables give £10million boost to Scottish communities says First Minister
Scotland’s communities are benefiting by £10 million every year as a result of renewable energy projects, the First Minister has said.
Hydratight signs major deal with Subsea 7
Hydratight has won a pipeline connector order from Subsea 7 to support its emergency pipeline repair system (EPRS) project in Australia.
Nuclear industry urged to woo public support
The nuclear industry needs to talk “openly and honestly” about its work so it can build public support, a leading figure in the sector has urged.
BHR’s downhole test facility is industry first
The UK’s first open-access downhole test facility allowing subsea equipment providers access to onshore real-world testing has been launched.
Amec FW to build largest solar facility in Kentucky, US
Amec Foster Wheeler has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract to deliver Kentucky’s largest solar photovoltaic facility.
Sand lab breaks new ground in oil and gas industry
A hi-tech lab to test silica sand and ceramics for their fracking ability is helping a South Australian company break new ground in the oil and gas industry.