Police boss hits out over cost of protecting fracking site from protesters
A police chief has hit out at the rising cost of policing an anti-fracking protest site.
Energy Transition
UK’s first tidal lagoon power project launched
Plans have been submitted to develop the world’s first tidal lagoon energy project in the UK, which would provide renewable power for 120,000 homes for 120 years.
Subsea Expo 2014: Wave power technology could replace North Sea diesel
Innovative wave power technology being pioneered by the US Navy in the fight against drugs has the potential to remove the need for diesel-powered generators in the North Sea.
Householders told ‘be ready’ for domestic RHI launch this spring
People with renewable heating systems in their homes must be ready to apply for government support under a new subsidy support scheme launching this spring, claims a leading accountant.
Subsea Expo 2014: Renewables firm looks to make oil and gas return
A renewables' cabling company is looking to strike gold with a comeback into the oil and gas subsea market.
GE Oil & Gas invests £4m in Aberdeen subsea division
Global energy giant GE Oil & Gas is creating 20 new jobs at its north-east subsea base following £4m investment in the business.
Setback for Peterhead CCS project after new delay to £1bn funding package
Plans to build a world-leading clean-energy project in the north-east have been dealt a major blow by fresh delays to a £1billion support package from Westminster.
Aubin launches Flexlife subsea integrity link-up
Two energy service firms - Aubin Integrity and Flexlife - are teaming up to provide a full service of subsea integrity management solutions for the oil and gas sector.
Macphie of Glenbervie eyes £6m turbine plan
Macphie of Glenbervie is investing up to £6.3million to build a two-turbine windfarm on its Aberdeenshire estate.
Renewable energy projects still viable despite FiT cut, claims consultant
Renewable energy projects still offer a viable investment opportunity to landowners and developers despite government cuts to Feed-in Tariff support, according to a leading energy consultant.
Huge impairments hit Vattenfall profits
The company behind a controversial offshore wind project in Aberdeenshire posted a loss for 2013 despite slashing operating expenses by more than £300million.
Fraser: Holyrood must resist windfarm pressure over Scots landscape
The Scottish Government has been urged not to “bow to pressure” from energy companies who are opposed to proposals to ban windfarms from wild lands.
North Sea one of world’s best sites for carbon capture, study reveals
The North Sea is one of the “best places in the world” to develop a low-carbon technology which could slash £82 a year from family power bills, a new study has found.
Green power benefits islands’ communities
Income from a 900kW community-owned wind turbine in the Outer Hebrides will help fund community projects on the islands of Barra and Vatersay.
Swansea tidal lagoon project being put through critical modelling trials
The Severn Barrage may be dead as a project, but Tidal Lagoon Power, the development company behind the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon in South Wales, says it has successfully completed two-dimensional physical model testing.
Farm renewables: Meeting the country’s future energy needs
Scottish renewables generation wouldn't be where it is today without the input and co-operation of rural and agricultural communities.
Borders farming pioneer transforms business with sustainable schemes
Renewable energy is an integral part of John Seed's mixed farming enterprise in the Scottish Borders.
New skills event at SNS 2014 for young energy industry entrants
A new skills and training event in Norwich will look to ease entry into the oil, gas and renewables industries for workers in the region.
Chevron and GE to launch oil and gas technology partnership
Two global energy giants - Chevron and GE Oil & Gas - are teaming up to develop new technologies for the oil and gas sector.
Scottish company’s novel subsea lift system to begin sea trials shortly
North-east Scottish company Aubin, which has been quietly developing a novel subsea precision lifting system based on low density gel filled bags, is scheduled to carry out an important qualification trial next month.
Scots ports delaying offshore wind investment over market uncertainty, warns owner
Scottish ports are nearly ready to support the offshore wind industry but are delaying final investment in infrastructure due to market uncertainty, a leading port owner has claimed.
New project promises to make positive impact
ITF, the technology facilitator primarily for the UK's oil and gas industry, is working with Tullow Oil to launch a joint industry project that will build a comprehensive, global wells and completions reliability database.
Report reveals Big Oil graduate demand falling
Graduate recruitment in the UK has almost recovered from the 2007 recession, with vacancies set to hit a seven-year high, according to High Fliers market research.
Young technician of the year’s recipe for success: Commitment, courage to challenge and continuous improvement
James Gladden of BG Group won the Young Technician of the Year category at the 2013 Oil & Gas UK Awards. Here he tells us why he joined the North Sea industry and why it could be a brilliant choice for those of you who are looking to make your first step into business and industry.
Dong sells off 25% stake in London Array
One of the partners in the giant London Array windfarm has sold off half its stake in the project to a Canadian pension fund.