ICoTA names five award finalists
OIL and gas body the Intervention and Coiled Tubing Association (ICoTA) has named the finalists for an award which recognises the technological achievements of oil and gas firms.
Energy Transition
Harbour links up with major energy firm
A major marine energy developer is forging links with Scrabster Harbour Trust in what is the first formal sign of the port's involvement in the fledgling industry.
Romar to recruit after Shell contract win
ABERDEENSHIRE oilfield service company Romar International is looking to add to its workforce after securing a substantial contract from Shell UK.
Oil giant helps put disabled in saddle
DISABLED young people in the far north will be able to go horseback riding now thanks to the generosity of two oil companies.
Rolls Royce reaches 100MWh marine milestone
A tidal power device designed by engineering group Rolls-Royce has become the first to supply more than 100 megawatt (MW) hours of electricity to the national grid.
Energy focus on Dynamic Shetland
SHETLAND'S own renewable energy exhibition and conference, Dynamic Shetland, takes place next month.
7MW offshore turbine test
VESTAS and DONG Energy have agreed to trial the V164-7.0 MW wind turbine offshore Frederikshavn, Denmark. This will be a dedicated offshore machine developed specifically for the harsh conditions at sea.
Cuts on way for solar power subsidies
The UK Government is set to announce plans to reduce subsidies for household solar electricity this week -- with fears the payments could be slashed by half.
The Midas touch
OIL and gas industry services firm Score Group outlined the need to continue training and bringing new people into the industry at a lunch and learn event in Aberdeen last month.
Seajacks makes a start on harbourside HQ
Jack-up vessel firm Seajacks has started work on a new 22,000 sq ft headquarters next to Great Yarmouth's Outer Harbour in East Anglia.
MEP in attack on windfarm ‘follies’
A SCOTTISH MEP last night said that windfarms are the modern equivalent of national follies but with less practical benefit.
Confidence boost for green energy
INVESTORS in Scottish green energy can have more confidence in the future of the sector, thanks to a new group set up to accelerate the planning process for new projects, according to leading firms in the industry.
Alexander holds out hope of relief for energy firms
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander said yesterday that the UK Government hopes to introduce further tax relief for the oil and gas industry in next year's Budget.
More offshore windfarm deals awarded
Lease agreements have now been awarded for five more offshore windfarm sites in Scottish waters.
Subsidies for solar power unsustainable, says minister
All households which instal solar electricity panels must meet minimum energy efficiency standards to benefit from subsidies, the UK Government said yesterday.
ETI in floater call
DEJA vu for Scotland as UK ETI launches floating turbines technology call
Energy firm withdraws windfarm application
AN ENERGY company has withdrawn its application to build a 29-turbine windfarm on a site important for a threatened bird of prey.
Windfarm protesters to picket council HQ
CAMPAIGNERS against a windfarm on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park will take their protests to the doorstep of Highland Council next week.
Dounreay low-level waste store project is a ‘milestone’
Work is due to begin next month to construct a £100million store for low-level radioactive waste from a former nuclear power station.
Positive start for cohort of graduates
OIL and gas services firm Cosalt Offshore has taken the plunge and recruited its first cohort of graduates.
Sir Ian: I’m part of lucky generation
Sir Ian Wood has spoken about the work of his family trust in Africa - and how he felt compelled to help those less fortunate after being part of a "lucky generation" to have benefited from North Sea oil and gas.
UK and Norwegian governments sign energy pact
UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne and Norwegian energy minister Ola Borten Moe have signed an agreement to cooperate further on renewables, oil and gas and carbon capture and storage.
Go-ahead for wind turbine in Easter Ross
The first single wind turbine in Easter Ross was yesterday narrowly given the go-ahead by Highland councillors despite attracting more than 70 objections from neighbouring residents.
Renewables firms looking for recruits
Hundreds of jobs could be created in the renewable-energy industry in the coming months after a survey revealed more than 80% of firms in the industry planned to add to their workforce.
Chevron uses power of the sun to extract heavy crudel
CHEVRON Technology Ventures has launched a demonstration project to test the viability of using solar energy to produce oil.