Gamesa’s Canaries offshore turbine
Spanish renewables technology company Gamesa has taken a step towards its first offshore wind turbine deployment by shipping components for its 5MW marine machine from the port of Bilbao to the Canary Islands.
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Expro and Baker play critical role in offshore Japanese hydrates trial
Baker Hughes has revealed its participation in the first successful marine methane hydrate production test well offshore Japan on March 12.
Three young chefs take Entier prize
A group of 11 finalists, aged 15-16, went head-to-head in an intense two-hour cook-off last monthto win three apprenticeships with offshore catering firm Entier.
Society offers ‘best opportunities to find your dream job’
With more than 4,500 members in the UK, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), does much more than just look after its members' interests.
North-east girls in energy spotlight
Two students from Banff & Buchan College travelled to London to make a presentation at the Big Bang, one of the UK's largest science events.
Van Oord windfarm ship build staggers on
A windfarm construction vessel that got caught up in the collapse of the German shipyard Sietas, will apparently be delivered to Dutch company Van Oord in the summer.
First ex-forces group set to graduate from oil and gas skills scheme
A class at Aberdeen Skills and Enterprise Training (Aset) centre will today become the first group of ex-military personnel to complete its oil and gas process operations course.
Government urged to ‘get fracking’
Finance Secretary John Swinney has been urged to exploit an emerging new energy source to lower bills and create jobs.
Lawyer to look into cash bribe ‘rumour’
A top European lawyer has been appointed to investigate claims that the boss of the firm behind the Aberdeen Bay windfarm took a bribe.
Energy firms in probe
Six gas and electricity companies are being investigated by the energy watchdog for missing UK Government targets to slash emissions and help households to cut their bills.
Windfarm CEO faces probe over ‘bribe’ claims
The boss of the company behind controversial plans for a huge offshore windfarm near Aberdeen is being investigated over claims he took a cash bribe during a takeover deal.
Hydro group launches bid for £300,000
A new co-operative is trying to raise more than £300,000 to generate clean, renewable energy from a Scottish reservoir.
Over 580 All-Energy exhibitors
More than 580 organisations will be exhibiting at a renewable-energy event in Aberdeen next month.
Firm’s north-east base has busy year
Marine technology firm Kongsberg Maritime said yesterday more than 1,200 people were trained at its Westhill base last year.
Helping hand to fill gap
Firms from the US will share solutions to the skills-gap problem at a breakfast during the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.
Biomass partner boost
Highland biomass heat specialist HWEnergy said yesterday it had agreed a partnership which could boost sales by up to £1.5million this year.
Fire safety centre set for upgrade
Energy service giant Petrofac said yesterday it would invest £1.5million in its offshore fire-training operation.
Power firm satisfied with performance
Aggreko, the Scottish firm behind temporary power systems at sports venues and disaster zones around the world, said yesterday that trading in the first quarter had been in line with its expectations.
Hawk to sell windpower equipment
North-east firm Hawk Enviro said yesterday it had been taken on by wind-turbine giant Vestas Wind Systems to sell hundreds of unwanted pieces of equipment.
Fair just the job for students
Students from across the north-east will get a chance to meet recruiters eager to hire the best and brightest talent later this month.
Decommissioning supply-chain date
Offshore oil and gas decommissioning forum Decom North Sea is hosting the latest in a series of events giving supply-chain companies the opportunity to present their capabilities to potential clients as well as their peers.
Power company makes waves with big move
US tidal power company ResHydro is to set up in Scotland.
Powering up to green conference
This year's Scottish Highland Renewable Energy Conference (SHREC) is being held next week.
‘Biocoal testing proves success’
Field trials to test a “biocoal” for coal-fired power stations have proved a success, according to Aberdeen-based Rotawave Biocoal.
BP windfarm operation up for sale
Energy giant BP has put its US windfarm operation up for sale, marking the continued retreat of big oil firms from renewable-energy investments while hydrocarbon projects offer them better returns.