Wind £billions beckon
EUROPE'S offshore wind industry could be investing £8.9billion (10.4billion euros) in turbines annually by 2020, growing to £14.5billion (17billion euros by 2030), according to the European Wind Energy Association.
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Go-ahead for turbines near airfield
Controversial plans to build wind turbines near a north-east airfield were approved yesterday - despite warnings they could put pilots' lives at risk.
Talisman extends its scholarship scheme
NORTH Sea operator Talisman Energy (UK) last night announced plans to increase its investment in a scholarship to more than £1million.
Scots minister highlights potential of wind power
OFFSHORE wind power could generate more than £7billion for the Scottish economy by the end of the decade, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said yesterday.
Industry still hopeful of respite on tax issues in Budget
Oil and gas chiefs are still hopeful of new measures to offset some of the damage done by the UK Government's last Budget - despite no mention of the industry yesterday.
Industry scholarship scheme extended
NORTH Sea operator Talisman Energy (UK) last night announced plans to increase its investment in a scholarship to more than £1million.
‘Rug pulled’ on carbon capture bid
Plans to base the UK's first carbon capture and storage centre in the north-east are in jeopardy amid doubts over a £1billion funding pot.
Residents give mixed reaction to Moray biomass power plan
Speyside residents gathered yesterday to look at plans for a biomass plant which could create more than 100 jobs.
MPs to probe government switch on solar cashback plan
The UK Government's decision to cut support for homeowners who instal solar panels will come under scrutiny today.
Drop in financial guarantee requirements boost for small firms
Small firms hoping to enter the wave and tidal power market have been given a boost by the Crown Estate.
Raising new graduates’ awareness of market forces
NEW graduates at engineering and project management firm Amec have been introduced to the drivers of the FTSE100 firm through a collaboration with Cranfield School of Management.
Group takes on entire intake of course
ENERGY industry services firm 3sun Group has said it is to take on the entire 2011 intake of an engineering training course in the east of England.
Junior prize for next wave in renewables
SCOTTISH youngsters have been given the challenge of coming up with the solution to the next wave in renewable energy.
Attitude and approach win the day
ENGINEERING service firm Caledonian Petroleum Services (CPS) was named Employer of the Year at the Scottish Training Federation's annual awards ceremony in Crieff.
Students get slice of subsea action
ENGINEERING students were given a slice of subsea action during a pizza evening held by Subsea UK.
Investors eyeing maturing marine energy sector
INVESTMENT in marine energy is likely to step up as firms get closer to commerciality, according to banks and investment companies.
Transmission issues still potential barrier
ORKNEY'S lead in marine renewables is battling a barrier over electricity grid transmission issues, according to the islands' council.
Orkney rides the next wave in renewables
The waves thunder into the shoreline at Billia Croo on Orkney mainland's west coast.
Pelamis seeking to partner with major player
WAVE-ENERGY firm Pelamis Wave Power is confident of signing up a new strategic partner to "take it to the next level" in less than a year.
Council backs campaign against giant windfarm
ANTI-WINDFARM campaigners claimed yesterday that plans to build 43 turbines in Ross-shire "will forever disrupt" the lives of local residents.
Developer feeling positive with offshore wind project
AN EXHIBITION in Inverness yesterday on the proposed major offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth received a positive response, said developers.
EU marine energy co-operation boost
The UK's ambitious marine energy revolution could be further boosted by support and co-operation at an international level, Energy Minister Charles Hendry said yesterday.
MSPs criticise coastguard base decision
MSPs have criticised a decision to downgrade Aberdeen coastguard station and manage major North Sea safety operations from a base on the south coast of England.
Lessons must be learned after helicopter tragedy
LESSONS must be learned in the wake of the North Sea helicopter crash that left 16 people dead, MSPs said yesterday.
Hands-on learning kits for schools
A NEW kit has been launched for Scottish schoolchildren to get to grips with the science behind the oil and gas industry.