Central Europe set to design generation IV reactor
Research institutes from Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia are set to work together on a next-generation nuclear reactor project.
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Caribbean contract deal for Geo Pacific
SeaBird Exploration says its Geo Pacific vessel has won another £7.8million contract in the Caribbean.
Engage record ITER project milestone
More than one million man-hours of work have been completed on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project in French Cadarache, the consortium behind the project has announced.
REC set to split off solar operations and relocate out of Europe
Scandinavian solar equipment firm Renewable Energy Corporation is to split off its solar panel operation and relocate from Norway in a bid to strengthen the company.
Crown Estate opens call for off-grid wind projects
The Crown Estate has launched a call for expressions of interest in new off-grid offshore wind projects, following the launch of its testing programme last month.
MPs to launch carbon capture inquiry
A group of MPs will launch an inquiry into a groundbreaking green energy technology which could be pioneered in the north-east.
Warning new energy reform plans could ‘undermine confidence’ in renewables investment
A new strike price will make the UK renewable market one of the most attractive for investors, according to Ed Davey - but industry figures have given the proposals a lukewarm reaction.
Video: Aquamarine’s Oyster device faces high seas off Orkney
The brutal sea conditions faced by Aquamarine Power's new wave energy machine have been revealed in a new video.
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.
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.