Cameron and MEPs give backing to carbon capture and storage scheme
Prime Minister David Cameron has said it would be a “huge mistake” to ignore the potential of a pioneering green energy technology that is due to be developed in the north-east.
Energy Transition
More must be done to address renewables skills gap
The energy sector is facing a possible skills crisis in the next decade due to the prospect of losing up to 80% of its workforce, mainly due to retirement. writes Sarah Johnson. Companies have to become aware of this fact and start acting now to ensure, that in ten years’ time, there are adequately-skilled people to step in.
Homeowners near shale wells ‘could be offered cash’ to move out
David Cameron has said he favours cash payments to individual households in compensation for inconvenience caused by shale gas drilling near their properties.
Siemens lands £516m North Sea windfarm deal
Siemens has scooped a £516million contract to provide turbines for the Dudgeon wind farm project in the North Sea.
Anger after warning wind turbine blades may have to be dumped
Campaigners have hit out after it emerged that hundreds of wind turbine blades may have to be buried in the future.
Renewable energy jobs in Scotland hit record high, finds survey
A record number of people are now employed in the renewable energy sector in Scotland, an industry survey suggests.
Dundee Uni to launch new £2m marine energy facility
Dundee University is to launch a new marine testing centre for renewable energy projects as it looks to provide an extra boost to development in Scotland.
New base for Opito
Oil and gas industry skills body Opito has invested in a new Aberdeen office.
Hydro scheme in Scottish nature spot wins backing
Plans for a hydro-electric power station in a Deeside conservation area in the west of Aberdeen have been recommended for approval by city council planners.
Hunt for mentors to support Scots womens renewable energy scheme
Women in Renewable Energy Scotland is on the hunt for mentors to help women plan and progress their careers in the renewables sector.
Stornoway wind farm project step closer after National Grid offer
The Stornoway Wind Farm on the Isle of Lewis is one step closer to fruition after accepting a grid offer from the National Grid.
MEPs back binding renewable energy targets for 2030
European MPs have backed plans for climate change and energy policy targets for the next 16 years.
National Grid agrees to publish details of power switch off payments after green lobby row
The National Grid is set to reveal how much money it pays all energy generators to switch off production, amid calls for transparency from a Scots green energy lobby.
Availon lands Sicily wind turbine contract
Engineering group Availon has landed a 10-year contract to provide maintenance for two Italian windfarms.
Plans for ‘global landmark’ Peterhead carbon capture project unveiled
Pioneering plans for a multimillion-pound green energy scheme in the north-east were unveiled yesterday.
Tekmar lands deal to support Eneco Luchterduinen windfarm
Cable protection firm Tekmar is to support a major offshore windfarm project in Holland after landing a trio of contracts.
Student steps up to pioneering company role
Recent graduate Katie Musgrave is playing a leading role in a young company's pioneering scour protection technology thanks to the direct support of her university.
RGU mature student wins SUT award – prize painting to be sent Down Under
A Robert Gordon University mature student, who completed his degree at the age of 66, has received a special prize from the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT).
Western Isles oil focus group donates remaining funds to local college
A specialist oil and gas focus group in the Western Isles has wound down, donating its remaining funds to the Lews Castle College.
Inaugural industry prize for first-year Kirsteen Bell
An Aberdeen student has won an inaugural oil industry prize thanks to her academic performance in the first year of a new course at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Nominations open for 2014 Saltire Prize medal
Nominations are open for an award to recognise Scotland's marine energy pioneers.
US drill-bit firm pioneering 3D manufacturing
US drill-bit manufacturer BlueFire Equipment Corporation of Houston is to manufacture equipment using 3D printing.
US engineers crack continuous algae to oil process challenge
American engineers have devised a continuous chemical process that produces useful crude oil minutes after they pour in harvested algae - a green paste with the consistency of pea soup.
Wave energy firm Atlantis appoint Unipart chief as new chairman
Wave power developer Atlantis Resources has appointed John Neill CBE as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
Work on Didcot due to start as land lease approved
Work on bringing the UK’s largest solar farm to life has begun following land negotiations between solicitors and energy developers.