Scotland’s 2030 climate change targets unreachable, says watchdog
A damning report from the Committee on Climate Change (2030) has lambasted a lack of progress to meet the 2030 goals.
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Net zero targets held back by supply chain and financing challenges
Supply chain challenges and a lack of financing are eroding the energy industry’s confidence in reaching global net zero targets.
UK renewables firms facing up to 1,000 cyberattacks a day
New research has warned that UK renewables companies are faced with up to 1,000 attempted cyberattacks per day.
OPITO launches new training standard for offshore safety zones
Training and skills organisation OPITO has launched a new training standard which aims to reduce incidents in the safety zones around offshore installations.
FLOWMIS: Cromarty port in line for share of £160m wind manufacturing fund
The bid is one of two left across the UK in the running for funds to build the next wave of floating windfarms
Shell plans to divest 1,000 retail sites in shift to EV charging
Shell (LON: SHEL) plans to divest 500 retail sites annually over the next two years, responding to a growing demand for electric vehicle chargers.
Plans afoot for giant floating wind test rig facility in Aberdeen
Project would build on new FLOWIC centre in Aberdeen, and questions have been asked on whether the Scottish Government will support it.
ESO calls for £58bn investment in UK electricity grid
ESO proposes a new 'North to South electrical spine' connecting Peterhead to Merseyside
First Minister opens £9m Floating Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen
ETZ chairman Sir Ian Wood says Aberdeen has the potential to build on oil and gas success to become the "Net Zero Capital of Europe".
Saipem set to deliver 90 mile UK carbon dioxide pipeline
Saipem is readying itself to construct a CO2 transport pipeline in the UK after £4 billion in contracts were dished out.
SNP and Tories reach deal to extend green freeports until 2034
The UK and Scottish governments have reached a deal to extend tax breaks for projects linked to Scotland's green freeports for another five years to 2034.
Scotland will bear brunt of UK climate change costs – watchdog
Scotland will be disproportionately hit by the financial burden of tackling climate change, a watchdog has warned.
Norway picks bidders for first offshore wind auction
Equinor ASA, BP Plc and Shell Plc were among companies that were selected to take part in an auction for Norway’s first fixed-base offshore wind farm at a time when soaring costs are hampering the viability of the country’s 30 gigawatt wind ambitions.
The next big problem for offshore wind: Not enough ships
On the outskirts of Rotterdam, a bright orange ship is hoisted above the muddy Rhine with the help of six chunky triangular legs. The vessel has just been retrofit with a huge crane capable of lifting up to 1,600 tons 160 meters above deck. Once the finishing touches have been made, the Wind Osprey will take off for Germany, and return to building wind turbines at sea.
Wood, TechnipFMC and more win £4bn Teesside net zero contracts
Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) have dished out contracts with a combined value of around £4 billion.
CCU International delivers capture tech for Flue2Chem project
CCU International, alongside the University of Sheffield, has developed a new refinement and capture system for the Flue2Chem project.
SBM, TechnipEnergies team up on floating wind
SBM Offshore and Technip Energies revealed plans to create a new floating wind focused joint venture, dubbed EkWiL.
Siemens Energy bosses say UK ‘missed opportunity’ to lead on hydrogen
Slow decision-making and a lack of projects means the UK has lost out on opportunities to anchor a domestic hydrogen supply chain, politicians have heard.
Vattenfall scraps Aberdeen hydrogen project in blow to city’s clean energy plans
HT1 had been hoped to supply hydrogen to Aberdeen vehicles "for at least 10 years".
Shell waters down 2030 emissions targets
Shell (LON: SHEL) has weakened its carbon emissions targets for the next decade, but said it still intends to become a net zero company by 2050.
Vysus Group plans growth spurt following asset sell-offs
Aberdeenshire-headquartered consultancy Vysus Group is plotting a growth surge after an “accelerated period of change” saw parts of the business sold-off.
Yes SIR: UK Government to introduce sustainability rewards for wind firms in AR7
The UK government is set to introduce financial incentives for wind companies that cut their carbon footprint in 2025’s Allocation Round 7 (AR7).
Scotland’s Orbital shortlisted for US floating tidal energy pilot project
Scottish renewable marine energy company Orbital Marine Power has been selected as the technology partner for a tidal energy pilot project in the US.
UK signs trade pact with Texas in effort to boost green industry
The UK has signed a new trade pact with Texas, the second-largest state in the US, in an effort to boost cooperation in green energy, aerospace and advanced technologies.
Lords committee calls for ‘urgent’ action on long-term energy storage
The UK “cannot wait” for decisions in 2025 and 2026 if it is to achieve a zero-carbon grid by 2035, a Lords committee warned.