Atlantis deploys subsea cables for Meygen project
The latest phase of the Meygen tidal energy project has been completed with the laying of four subsea cables.
Energy Transition
Good news for Good Energy
Good Energy Group, the fast growing renewable electricity supplier and generator, has reported revenues were up 47% to £32.6millionfor the six months to June 30, compared to last year's £22.2million for the same period.
EDF Energy picks two more preferred bidders for Hinkley Point
EDF Energy has announced two further preferred bidder contracts worth more than £100million as it prepares to make a final investment decision for its planned new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point.
Scottish Government pledges to back solar
Solar energy firms welcomed a boost in confidence for investors after the Scottish Government pledged to maintain levels of support for projects north of the border.
Low carbon technology can boost GB-India links says Rudd.
Low-carbon technology can be another string to the bow of the UK-India relationship, Energy Secretary Amber Rudd said on a visit to the sub-continent.
Edenville pursuing licence for African coal-to-power project
Edenville Energy, which is developing a coal-to-power project in south western Tanzania, has said it is making good progress towards gaining a mining licence from the Tanzanian authorities.
GE signs new service agreement with US power firm
GE’s Power Generation Services business has signed a multiyear services agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) to upgrade the utility’s Mountainview Generating Facility, a 1,054-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant in Redlands, California.
Al Gore “puzzled” by recent UK Government moves on green policies
Former US vice president and climate campaigner Al Gore has said he is “puzzled” by recent UK Government moves to cancel a raft of green policies.
OptaSense named finalist in Global Pipeline Awards
The unique use of acoustic sensing to provide effective pipeline leak and intrusion detection has led to a UK company being in line for an industry award.
Video: Pop star delivers knockout performance on new electric bus
When it comes to promoting the virtues of a new electric bus route, it helps when you have the clout of Volvo to persuade one of Sweden's top pop star's to perform on board the number 55 route in Gothenberg.
Amec Foster Wheeler gives UAE students nuclear industry insight
Amec Foster Wheeler hosted a hands-on nuclear industry intern programme for engineering students from the United Arab Emirates.
US wind energy sector faces curbs in killing eagles
The US wind energy industry has been dealt a blow after a US court ruled that the Department of the Interior violated federal laws by allowing renewables firms to kill protected Bald and Golden Eagles.
CBI chief warns over Government’s “mixed messages” on environment
The Government risks sending a “worrying signal” to businesses by rolling back on policies to support clean technology, business leaders have warned.
“There’s a role” for UK nuclear power says Labour’s new energy spokeswoman
Labour shadow cabinet splits were again laid bare as Jeremy Corbyn’s new energy spokeswoman said she supported new nuclear power stations in apparent opposition to the UK opposition leader’s view.
Watchdog extends timetable for investigation into energy market
Industry watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has extended it timetable to deliver a "once in a generation" shake up of the energy industry.
GCube offers renewables firms policy against volatile weather
The cost to renewables firms from unpredictable weather is being offset by underwriter GCube's new Weather Risk Transfer mechanism for the wind and hydroelectric energy sectors.
Industry experts set for flow control conference in Aberdeen
Speakers from a number of major oil companies will be taking part in a bi-annual conference that examines the latest developments in reservoir monitoring and flow control in oil and gas projects.
Stobart secures fuel deal with Teeside biomass plant
Support services and infrastructure specialist Stobart Group has signed a 14-year fuel supply agreement to a 40 megawatt waste wood-fuelled biomass plant at Port Clarence, Teesside, UK
George Osborne to woo Chinese investor in five-day visit
Chancellor George Osborne is pressing the case for greater Chinese investment in British infrastructure projects as he co-chairs the seventh economic and financial dialogue between the two countries in Beijing.
Rugby World Cup will try the capacity of National Grid
Energy experts are predicting a surge in power demand as England take on Fiji in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup.
Countries work together on cross-border marine energy plans
New proposals on the future of cross-border cooperation on marine energy supplies in the British Isles have been published.
APR Energy completes Africa power supply projects
Power producer APR Energy has completed two significant projects in Africa.
UK Government urged not to cut solar power subsidies
Businesses, energy sector bodies and unions have joined calls for the Government not to implement major cuts to solar power subsidies.
Atlas Knowledge forges transatlantic partnership
Atlas Knowledge Group, the Aberdeen-based energy industry skills specialist, has announced a new partnership with the University of Texas (UT) at Austin.
Suntech brings its new solar panels to UK market
The world's largest producer of solar panels Suntech, has renewed its partnership with UK provider Alternergy, to deliver new generation solar panels to the UK market, despite Government cuts to subsidies.