Tomatin distillery biomass boiler to be Green Investment Bank’s first Scots project
The Green Investment Bank is to make its first investment in Scotland after putting up half the funding for a new £1.2million biomass boiler in the Highlands.
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Environmental report strikes blow against huge windfarm plan for north-east Scotland
Plans for a massive windfarm in the north-east have been dealt a huge blow by a senior local authority official.
Jubilation for campaigners as Druim Ba windfarm plans ruled out
Campaigners partied at a Highland beauty spot yesterday after the Scottish Government rejected plans to festoon it with 23 wind turbines.
CHC receive more than 400 for apprenticeship scheme
Offshore flight operator CHC Helicopter said yesterday it had received nearly 60 applications for every place on its new apprenticeship scheme.
Aker has new IDEAS after acquiring engineering company
Aker Solutions has bought engineering firm International Design Engineering and Services as it looks to strengthen its asset integrity management services.
Greenpeace protesters arrested after storming French nuclear plant
Greenpeace activists have occupied a French nuclear power plant site before dawn today to demand its closure.
Bristow sells off FB Heliservices joint venture stake for £74million
Bristow is to increase investment in its new search and rescue contract and offshore transport operations after selling off its 50% stake in a trio of joint ventures for £74million.
Speyside biomass plant handed over after passing final tests
A £60million whisky-powered biomass power plant in Moray has been handed over for commercial operation after passing its final reliability trials, its operators have confirmed.
Backing for new windfarm radar system after airport tests
A radar system which could resolve safety concerns over windfarm schemes near airports has been welcomed by environmental campaigners.
Independence vote could see Scotland miss out on £1billion carbon capture project
THE north-east could miss out on £1billion of funding to develop a pioneering green energy technology if Scotland votes for independence.
Boost for renewable heat industry as Government reveals domestic tariff rate
Renewable energy manufacturers have welcomed tariff levels announced today to encourage more British homes to generate their own heat.
Global energy project spending sees dramatic rise in second quarter of 2013
Global spending on energy projects has increased by more than 28% in the last three months, compared to the first quarter of the year, according to a new survey.
Piper Alpha prosecutions ‘worth considering’, says MP
A north-east MP suggested yesterday that prosecutions could still be launched over the Piper Alpha disaster.
Energy Minister targets Highlands for wind industry trip
UK Energy Minister Michael Fallon wants to travel to the north-west Highlands to investigate ways that the area can be used to boost the offshore wind industry.
EU biofuel cap could cost jobs and investment, warns renewables group
A European Parliament vote on capping the amount of biofuels made from food crops has been criticised by campaigners on both sides of the debate.
Two new giant UK windfarms given go-ahead
Two major new windfarm projects - one larger than the London Array - have been given the go-ahead by energy secretary Ed Davey.
Tamar strikes deal for five new anaerobic plants
Renewable energy firm Tamar has agreed a deal to develop up to five new anaerobic digestion plants in England - as work begins on its Halstead operation.
Equalizer makes management revamp to increase R&D focus
Flange specialists Equalizer International says it has revised its management structure to put more focus on its new product research and development.
Funding boost revealed for renewable energy SMEs
Renewable energy businesses in the north-east of England are set to benefit from a new £2.8million initiative to encourage more small and medium sized firms into the supply chain.
IHC Merwede to fit out Brazilian FPSOs
Maritime technology firm IHC Merwede is to develop new systems for five floating production storage and offloading vessels.
Green energy campaigners welcome new Pentland Firth tidal research
A leading green energy group has urged caution after an Oxford University report claimed tidal power from the Pentland Firth could generate up to half Scotland's energy requirements.
Air regulators approve modifications to allow Super Puma fleet to begin flights
Air safety regulators have given their approval to plans for modifications which will allow the grounded EC225 Super Puma fleet to return to the air.
2000 jobs saved as UK Coal agrees restructuring deal after Daw Mill blaze
350 workers from the Warwickshire mine will lose their jobs as UK Coal agrees a restructuring deal to protect staff and plug a £500million pension deficit.
UK failure to strengthen offshore wind industry could cost 15,000 jobs, warns IPPR
The UK's offshore wind industry risks facing the 'worst of all worlds' scenario with high cost and low volume, a report from a leading thinktank has warned.
Transocean claims new deepwater drilling record
Swiss drilling services firm Transocean has claimed a new world record for drilling in deep water.