Renewable firm forced to sell-up after green incentives are pulled
Renewable Energy Generation confirmed it was forced to sell the business after the government pulled the plug on a raft of green incentives.
Energy Transition
Coal-to-biomass power plant gets EC approval
The European Commission has approved plans to subsidise the conversion of a coal-fired power plant to burn biomass.
“Game changing” renewable plan could place Africa as clean energy continent
Plans to roll out as much as 300 gigawatts of renewable energy across Africa by 2030 - twice the continent’s total supplies - have been announced.
Engie signs 10-year extension for nuclear reactors
French energy giant Engie, formerly known as GDF Suez, has signed an agreement with the Belgian government to extend the life of two nuclear power plants by 10 years.
Sonardyne deepwater technology put through paces by salvage specialist
New subsea technology which could help in the search and salvage of deep water shipwrecks has been developed by a UK firm.
Prince Charles calls for greater climate protection amid Paris talks
The Prince of Wales is to give a speech on protecting forests as efforts to cut emissions from deforestation are discussed at the UN climate talks in Paris.
Carbon Trust says cost of clean energy transition could be cut by collaboration
The world can save an estimated $550 billion on the cost of deploying clean energy technologies over the next decade if countries work together to accelerate innovation by unlocking global collaboration, according to the Carbon Trust.
AFC Energy focussed on the future with its fuel cell technology
A British company's revolutionary alkaline fuel system that is commercialising technology first developed in the 19th century is set to commission a pilot project that could launch it into the big league of clean energy producers.
DNV GL reveals cyber security threats facing oil and gas firms
A new report has revealed the main cyber security threats for offshore firms.
Tendeka launches new technology facility
Completions systems specialist Tendeka has invested in a new R&D centre in Aberdeen.
Billions pledged for clean energy research at Paris climate talks
Government and business leaders will pledge billions of pounds to research and develop a technical fix to the planet’s climate woes at high-stakes negotiations in Paris. Clean energy technology is being promoted as the key to fighting global warming at the UN climate summit.
MacGregor wins Hywind mooring contract with Statoil
Offshore moorings specialist MacGregor, has won an order for substructure connection mooring systems for Statoil's Hywind pilot park off the north east Scotland coast.
ITM Power completes hydrogen car refuelling project
Energy storage firm ITM Power has completed its part of a hydrogen refuelling station close the M1 motorway in the UK.
Peterhead dismay at collapse of CCS project
The Peterhead community has been left reeling by the collapse of the CCS project that would have created hundreds of jobs.
CCS expert says new nationalised company could help rebuild shattered sector
A new national Carbon Capture and Storage company should be established to pick up the pieces of a shattered sector following the shock UK Government decision to withdraw a £1billion ring-fenced capital budget, according to an industry expert.
Centrica invests £63million to overhaul UK power station
Energy giant Centrica is to invest £63million at South Humber Bank power station, securing the future of the site up to 2027.
Caithness wind farm changes hands for £85million
London-based energy fund Greencoat UK Wind has bought the Stroupster wind farm in Caithness, from BayWa Renewable Energy for £85million.
Aid-funded solar power helps farmers in Africa
“I now live in a visible world”, says 62-year-old Tanzanian farmer Elizabeth Mukwimba, whose life has been transformed by access to electricity through solar power.
Velocys completes tests at US gas to liquids plant
Gas to liquids company Velocys has completed pilot tests at its US plant that demonstrate significant process intensification, increasing capacity productivity and improving commercial performance.
Rio Tinto sees 50-plus year future for coal
Coal’s future in the world’s energy mix is secure even as governments adopt stricter policies to tackle climate change, according to the head of coal and copper at Rio Tinto Group, the world’s second-biggest mining company.
Statoil Hywind project work goes to Global Energy firm
Key equipment for the world’s first floating windfarm will be made in Aberdeen and at Nigg Energy Park in the Highlands, it was announced yesterday.
Fury as Government pulls plug on £1billion CCS scheme
The UK Government is axing its £1 billion competition to develop “carbon capture and storage” technology on power stations, including Peterhead.
Chancellor accused of cutting energy efficiency support
The Chancellor has been accused of slashing support for energy efficiency measures, as figures show a surge in the number of excess winter deaths last year.
UK failing to close in on renewables targets says Corbyn
Britain will go to climate talks in Paris with the biggest gap between current renewable energy usage and 2020 targets of any European country, Jeremy Corbyn has claimed.
IMES invests in inspection technology
Leading marine and subsea firm IMES has invested £50,000 in new technology, expanding its existing service offering for clients in the oil and gas industry.