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 Transition
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.
Carbon capture and storage on agenda for young energy leaders
Young energy leaders will hear from an oil and gas expert next week on the environmental benefits of carbon capture and storage.
Shell and SSE abandon hope of EU cash for Peterhead carbon capture project
Developers behind plans for a pioneering green energy scheme at Peterhead power station have abandoned their bid for a slice of a £1.2billion EU prize fund.
Tilbury biomass plant to begin shutdown next week
A newly-converted biomass plant in England is to shut down from next week after plans to invest in the renewable energy facility were scrapped.
Planet Services acquired by Reservoir Group in six-figure deal
Aberdeen-based Reservoir Group has acquired Canadian well installation firm Planet Services in a six-figure deal.
UK’s largest bioethanol plant is opened
The £350million plant in Hull was officially opened by Vince Cable.
Dounreay clear up work provides jobs boost for NAS
A specialist asbestos removal company in Moray plans to add to its workforce after winning work at the Dounreay nuclear plant.
European Commission to help improve Nigeria’s renewables use
The European Commission is to provide 27million euros to improve the renewable energy policy and use in Nigeria.
Scots firm starts Tonga push to wind power
Tonga could be set to embrace renewable energy after the success of their first, Scots-built wind turbine.
Wick Harbour eyes renewables revolution after £450,000 cash boost
Wick Harbour has been given up to £450,000 to help redevelop the port for the renewable energy industry.
Oyster wave trial produces ‘promising’ results ahead of shutdown
A wave energy device being tested in Orkney has managed the highest sustained output in the world amid bad storm conditions, its manufacturer has revealed.
Inch Cape lodge plans for Firth of Tay offshore wind farm
Plans to create a massive offshore windfarm off the Angus coast have taken a step forward after developers submitted plans to Marine Scotland
Cameron backing for renewable energy as London Array officially opens
The UK's largest offshore windfarm has been officially opened by David Cameron.