Nuclear set for ongoing growth, predicts Rosatom
The amount of energy sourced from nuclear resources will grow by 1.5% every year until 2030, a leading Russian consortium has claimed.
Energy Transition
Reef Subsea completes Draugen infill program
Reef Subsea has completed rock removal for A/S Norske Shell on its Draugen Field, off Norway.
Xodus and SMRU to work on offshore windfarm deterrent project
Aberdeen-based energy consultancy Xodus Group has landed the contract for the opening phase of a new project aimed at noise impacts and deterrents for the offshore wind industry.
UK risks missing greenhouse gas targets for next decade, warn climate experts
The UK is not on track to meet its targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions through the 2020s, the Government’s climate advisers have warned.
SgurrEnergy to consult on Chinese windfarm project
Scottish renewable energy consultancy SgurrEnergy says it has agreed a deal to provide advice and support for the first offshore wind farm in China's Guangdong province.
Equalizer opens Houston office after team expansion
Aberdeen-based flange management developers Equalizer have opened their first overseas office as they look to continue their international expansion.
Aker lands £9.7million wellhead system deal in Malaysia
Aker Solutions is to provide up to 24 sets of splitter wellhead systems after signing a £9.7million deal with Murphy Sarawak.
‘Green deal’ a success in driving energy efficiency
The UK Government has hailed new research which shows that families have become more energy efficient since the introduction of a Westminster initiative.
Windfarms now worth £5million annually to Scottish communities
Communities across Scotland are now receiving £5million a year from windfarm operators.
Opito launches £1m initiative to curb UK energy industry skills shortfall
Energy skills body Opito is to invest more than £1million a yearn establishing the country's first national oil and gas skills agenda to address the need to draw new recruits in industry.
Hydrasun gets eSmart for orders
Hydrasun has invested nearly £100,000 in a cutting-edge system at its Aberdeen warehouse.
Sustainable Energy Week gets under way
European Union Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) kicks off today.
EU looks for green safeguards over biofuel increase
The European Union is looking to increase the use of biofuels but only after setting up mechanisms to ensure they do not increase greenhouse gases.
Funding boost for Scotland-Ireland power grid plans
A detailed study on how an offshore electricity grid between Scotland and north and south Ireland could be introduced has been commissioned after being awarded £1million in European funding.
Technip lands services contract for new BP PTA plant in China
Energy industry project management group Technip has landed a contract to provide services for BP's new plant in China.
Control systems must aid decision-making, not dictate it
One of the most common questions asked by customers is which type of Control of Work system will deliver the best results – paper-based or electronic? The answer is always the same: that there is no absolute answer.
Survivex shows off new firefighting site
Offshore survival specialist Survivex opened its £1.5million fire training centre with an event for clients yesterday.
Mongolia launches wind farm in first move towards renewables market
Mongolia has officially opened its first wind farm after bringing 31 wind turbines online at the Salkhit development.
EDF windfarm off Teesside coast enters production
EDF has completed work on the 27-turbine wind farm off the Teesside coast.
Riverstone raises £5billion for new energy fund
Energy-focused private equity firm Riverstone has raised £5billion ($7.7billion) from investors for a new fund aimed at building energy and power businesses around the world.
New chairman for trade body Scottish Renewables
Industry body Scottish Renewables has appointed Ronnie Bonnar as chairman.
EU challenged to cut energy industry emissions by 55% within 22 years
European Union chiefs have been urged to set a tough target to cut 55% of emissions from the energy sector and heavy industry by 2035.
Massive windfarm plan tipped to make north Scotland ‘the new Saudi’ of renewable energy
THE go-ahead for a massive offshore windfarm could turn the far north into the Saudi Arabia of renewable energy, it was claimed yesterday.
Ewing: Hydropower still ‘integral part’ of Scotland’s energy future
Hydropower still has an important role to play in Scotland’s future, believes Energy Minister Fergus Ewing.
Energy market reform is ‘potentially dangerous’, Lords warned
The UK Government’s reform of the energy market is “potentially dangerous”, Labour has warned.