Scotland needs to invest to seize £8.7bn wave and tidal opportunity
The wave and tidal sectors represent a significant opportunity for Scotland, but will need investment and support to realise it, new research has warned.
Charging Forward: Gigawatt scale UK battery approved, offshore wind and energy storage co-location, DC microgrids and more
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
North Sea catering pioneer Entier sells out to Aramark
North Sea catering firm Entier has been acquired by US food services giant Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) for an undisclosed sum.
Orkney lands £5m for Scapa Flow hub
The largest natural harbour in the northern hemisphere has been awarded £5 million from the Scottish Government to help develop a “landmark” green energy project on Orkney.
BP boss confirms ‘new direction’ on 2024 profit slump
BP (LON: BP) chief executive Murray Auchincloss has vowed to reveal a "new direction" for the energy giant as investors seek "transformative" change.
Drax biomass subsidy halved
Drax £2 billion BECCS plan has to await further support from the government.
Ithaca Energy announces ‘inevitable’ redundancies
Ithaca Energy has announced an “inevitable” redundancy consultation following its combination with Italian energy giant Eni.
Aberdeen and Grangemouth energy workers to take part in cross-sector training pilot scheme
A total of 24 technicians across the oil and gas and wind sectors will take part in a cross-sector training programme to bridge skills gaps.
UK government faces challenging hunt for GB Energy CEO
The UK government has no obvious candidates to fill the position of CEO of GB Energy, the Guardian newspaper has reported.
UKOG workover increases production from Horndean field
UK Oil & Gas (AIM: UKOG) has increased production from the Horndean field after a workover campaign successfully located a downhole pump further down the wellbore.
Labour MP says PM ‘underwhelming’ on Grangemouth and Sarwar ‘very quiet’
The MP representing Grangemouth says answers from his Labour colleagues - including the prime minister and chancellor - on saving oil refinery jobs were "underwhelming" and "not good enough".
Spirit Energy partners with FidesOak® to strengthen its high-performance culture
Spirit Energy has partnered with FidesOak® to further enhance its strong, people-centred culture and reinforce its commitment to continuous improvement.
Aberdeen conference to lay the foundations for Scotland’s energy future
There is no doubt about it, this is an exciting time to be involved in the energy industry.
North Sea risks losing grasp of ‘transient’ workforce
The transition to renewable and clean energy needs to speed up this year or risk losing the "transient " workforce in the North Sea, a business adviser has warned.
Power Moves: North Sea Midstream Partners’ new CEO and more
Angela Fletcher has been appointed as the new CEO of Aberdeen-based independent midstream operator North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP).
Teesside net-zero project ‘undermined’ by upstream emissions
MPs have criticised the government in a report on its investment in carbon capture projects, saying there is a “high degree of uncertainty” whether the “risky” investment of £21.7bn in the “unproven technologies” would provide value for money for taxpayers.
Labour could fast-track Acorn carbon capture project amid criticism over ‘confused’ energy strategy
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has signalled Labour could look to fast-track the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Scotland, amid criticism over the party's "confused" energy transition strategy.
Starmer reforms nuclear planning to avoid being “hostage to Putin”
Prime minister Keir Starmer is placing his bets on small nuclear reactors to meet the country’s energy needs after a public backlash over big expensive nuclear projects.
All North Sea incidents are preventable, safety boss urges
“Who believes that all incidents are preventable?” was the question Step Change in Safety boss Craig Wiggins asked the audience at an event on health and safety in Aberdeen.
Report on Grangemouth’s future to arrive by end of the month
A £1.5 million report into the future of Scotland's last remaining oil refinery will be available by the end of the month, the Scottish energy secretary has said.
MPs warn against government backing of carbon capture
The UK government's £22 billion backing of "unproven" technology to capture and store carbon emissions is high risk, MPs have warned.
Illuminating the opportunities for the UK’s supply chain
As 2025 unfolds, geopolitical events around the world once again reinforce the importance of the UK’s homegrown energy.
Why waste water is key to sustainable hydrogen production
As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of the green energy revolution.
Spiralis Energy reaches for the tides
Off the coast of Alderney later this year, Spiralis Energy chief executive Guy Levene hopes to see the start of a revolution in UK tidal energy. Quite a few revolutions, in fact.
Harbour Energy highlights international safety after Wintershall Dea takeover
Following its acquisition of Wintershall Dea, Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) found that not all global regions have the same safety standards as their own North Sea assets.