European renewables council shut down over cost of green energy HQ
A leading European renewables body has been dissolved after more than a decade representing the industry - because its energy efficient headquarters proved too expensive.
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Boost for UK’s first tidal lagoon project as planners approve £850m development bid
Plans for the UK's first tidal lagoon project have taken a step closer after planners accepted a bid for a £850million development in Swansea Bay.
MPs sound warning over ‘carbon bubble’ threat to economy
MPs have warned that the UK faces a 'carbon bubble' through overvalued oil, coal and gas companies which could threaten the financial stability of the country.
New consortium launches study into cutting offshore wind development costs
A new study has been launched by leading offshore wind developers in a bid to cut the cost of generating electricity from UK waters.
Innovation Centre hopes to focus industry’s efforts on technology
The oil and gas industry needs to focus its time and attention on innovation to secure the sector’s future, believes the chairman of a new technology centre.
Major UK biomass project scrapped over energy reform fears
Plans for a major biomass power station have been scrapped over 'inconsistent' support for the green technology from the Government.
Nasa’s Mars mission leader to speak at SPE conference
One of NASA's leading engineers is to be the guest speaker at next month's Intelligent Energy conference.
Technip to take major role in Peterhead CCS project after landing engineering deal
French energy service giant Technip said yesterday it had won the contract from Shell UK to deliver key services needed for the new gas-fired carbon capture and storage (CCS) plant planned for Peterhead.
Briefing event set ahead of All-Energy 2014
The organisers of the annual All-Energy green power conference are to hold a pre-event briefing for firms planning to attend.
ITF Showcase: Collaboration with small innovators key for UKCS revival
Major North Sea energy players should look for collaborations with smaller technology firms to address their operational woes on the UK Continental Shelf, insists Oil and Gas UK director Oonagh Werngren.
Pearson: Time is right for oil industry to provide more supply chain support
EXCLUSIVE: The European boss of Amec has warned that the oil and gas industry must do more to secure the future of supply chain firms.
Greenpeace sound warning over nuclear plant lifespans
Greenpeace has urged European regulators not to allow any extensions to the intended lifetimes of nuclear power plants because of safety risks.
New flowline clearing system could cut risks for North Sea operators
An Aberdeenshire oil services firm has called on North Sea firms to collaborate on technology after launching a new system aimed at clearing more blockages and increasing oil recovery.
UK and Nova Scotia to partner on Orkney tidal research projects
Canadian and UK energy groups are to work together to develop offshore tidal research projects on Orkney.
Ichthys – a $34bn LNG mega-project Down Under
The INPEX-operated, $34billion, Ichthys LNG project has just marked a key milestone by celebrating the keel-laying of its FPSO at Daewoo's Okpo yard in South Korea.
£500k cash boost for Scots biofuel industry
Scotland's biofuels industry is set for a £500K cash boost as plans to increase support for firms across the country are unveiled.
Graduates gain supply chain insight in new NOF training programme
NOF Energy is hoping to strengthen industry ties within the energy supply chain with a bespoke graduate training scheme.
Bursary boost for oil and gas students
The Aberdeen section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers has awarded 25 oil and gas students bursaries worth £18,000 this year.
MoD squad prepares for energy duty with Petrofac
International energy services firm Petrofac is tackling the skills gap head-on with a new training programme to ready ex-military personnel for work in the North Sea.
Dong to deploy 6MW turbines at Westermost Rough
Offshore wind transfer vessel operator Seacat Services has landed a 12-month contract with Dong Energy for the deployment of 6MW super turbines at the Westermost Rough Offshore windfarm.
Inexpensive catalyst duo promotes high solar-to-fuel conversion efficiency
Generating electricity is not the only way to turn sunlight into energy we can use on demand. The sun can also drive reactions to create chemical fuels, such as hydrogen, that can in turn power cars, trucks and trains.
Petrofac set to open “largest training facility in Oman”
Global energy services provider Petrofac has entered a joint venture agreement with the Oman Oil Company (OOC) to set up a training centre in the Sultanate.
Fibre optics could be industry “game changer”
Innovative use of fibre optics to real-time monitor oil and gas assets could be a real game-changer for the industry.
Port of Montrose invests £6m in new berths
The Angus maritime gateway, Montrose, is in the throes of an overhaul that is progressively creating a port for the 21st century.
Atlantic resort set to cash in on wave energy
Norwegian nous has dealt a further blow to the UK's supposed lead in wave-power technology application and development by tying up an arrangement with a popular Atlantic holiday centre.