US scientists developing cunning way of generating power and capturing carbon
CO2 is now a major headache and headlines are full of stories about how to capture and store the gas. Carbon capture is considered by UK policymakers to be the way ahead.
Energy Transition
Hands-on experience for future engineers
YOUNGSTERS got their first feel for some of the science behind energy at Aberdeen's annual TechFest event.
I’ll halt £700m resort plans over turbines, warns Trump
Donald Trump has warned that he will reconsider his plans for a £700million resort around his north-east golf course if a huge offshore windfarm is built nearby.
Planners seek ‘no’ to windfarm
PLANNING chiefs are recommending to Highland councillors that they reject a developer's proposals for a giant, 23-turbine windfarm at Druim Ba, near Kiltarlity, when they consider the application next Tuesday.
New-look pylons contest going down to the wire
New exhibits at a famous art museum could soon be going on permanent display across the length and breadth of the countryside.
Japanese energy firm establishes presence in Scotland
A Japanese energy company which buys renewable power from small independent producers has opened its first Scottish office.
Subsea engineer’s award bonus
AN ENGINEER based in Aberdeen is one of the first recipients of a new scholarship awarded by industry body Subsea UK.
Annual award from Subsea UK
ABERDEEN-based engineer Yasaman Zirakzadeh has become one of the first recipients of a new £7,500 scholarship from industry body Subsea UK.
Nigg wind-turbine decision deferred
HIGHLAND councillors yesterday deferred making a decision on an application to build the first single wind turbine in Easter Ross to allow them to scrutinise high-quality photographs of the proposal's visual impact.
Optimus recruits its biggest intake of graduates
OIL and gas engineering consultancy Optimus (Aberdeen) announced yesterday the biggest intake of graduates in its 12-year history.
Industry MSc going from strength to strength
THE first tranche of graduates from the University of Aberdeen's MSc Oil and Gas Structural Engineering completed the course this year.
Ghanaian graduates in line for RGU scholarship
AN APPRENTICE-STYLE reality TV show in Ghana sponsored by the British Council is giving 12 graduates the chance to win an all-expenses scholarship in Aberdeen.
Ultimate field trip winners get taste of North Sea
THREE chemical engineering graduates from Loughborough University have been given an insight in to the workings of a major integrated energy company after winning a competition.
‘Chronic’ shortage of electronic engineers to be tackled
KONGSBERG Maritime has launched a new scholarship in a bid to tackle what it calls a "chronic shortage" of electronic engineers entering the oil and gas industry.
Jigsaw Energy recognised
Banchory-based biomass and district heating specialist Jigsaw Energy was runner-up at the 2011 Renewables Awards in Coventry.
PowerBuoy wave energy device trials exceed expectations
US renewable-energy company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) said today it believed capacity on one of its wave energy devices being tested off Scotland was better than most other renewable energy sources.
Apprentices ‘vital’ to oil and gas companies
A young apprentice who was determined to work in the engineering industry has completed the first week of his fledgling career with a Peterhead firm.
Oil industry has gaps in health and safety information systems – report
There are gaps in critical health and safety information available for oil and gas workers, according to a report.
Robert Gordon University launches two new courses
Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen has launched two new courses targeted at professionals in the energy sector following demand from businesses.
Oil industry has gaps in health and safety information systems – report
There are gaps in critical health and safety information available for oil and gas workers, according to a report.
Gael Force completes £900,000 SeaLimpet contract
GAEL Force Group, the Inverness-based specialist in marine engineering, equipment and aquaculture, said today it had completed a £900,000 contract for US renewable-energy company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT).
Aquamarine Power agrees funding deal
SCOTTISH wavepower developer Aquamarine Power (AP) said yesterday it had agreed a £3.4million loan with Barclays Corporate in a deal marking an important milestone for investment in the marine energy sector.
Omega invests £2.5m in new premises
ABERDEEN oil service company Omega Completion Technology (OCT) said yesterday it had invested £2million in a new building at Dyce as part of expansion plans which will also see a 20% bigger workforce.
Windfarm victory for Mormond white horse
AMBITIOUS plans to build a major windfarm on the slopes of a popular north-east hill have been revised following fears it could impact on Scotland's only white horse monument.
Japan’s Marubeni Corp moves into UK offshore wind
Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation said today it believed offshore wind was a "tremendous growth opportunity" after agreeing to take a 49% stake in Dong Energy's Gunfleet Sands offshore windfarm.