Wind power was largest source of electricity in 2024
A blackout warning issued the day after NESO revealed that renewables accounted for half of electricity generation last year highlights the importance of interconnectors in grid ‘balancing’.
Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future
An £800 million deal which will create two further battery energy storage sites in Scotland - each of which are the largest in Europe - has been hailed as "formidable" by First Minister John Swinney.
Campaigners accuse government of ‘lack of transparency’ over Sizewell C value
A campaign group has urged the NAO to review the UK government’s spending assessment for the nuclear power project in Suffolk.
Glasgow’s Synaptec to help curb cable failures at Dogger Bank
Glasgow-based Synaptec will supply its cable fault detection software for the latest phase of the Dogger Bank wind farm.
North Sea operator Kistos hails ‘strong investment environment in Norway’
North Sea operator Kistos (LON:KIST) has hailed the "strong investment environment in Norway" as it provided a trading and operational update ahead of its full year results.
What is triggered lightning? North Sea helicopters grounded due to ‘atmospheric’ phenomenon
Triggered lightning has only ever been recorded in the North Sea and The Sea of Japan.
What would zonal electricity pricing mean for Scotland?
The UK government expects to make a decision on the introduction of zonal pricing by mid-2025, but what would it mean for Scotland if the plans go ahead?
Hopes for 2025 are blowing in the offshore wind
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International Energy Week 2025 is powering the future of global energy transitions
The global energy landscape is evolving rapidly, presenting unprecedented challenges and opportunities. International Energy Week 2025, taking place from February 25 to 27 at the QEII Centre in London, will bring together leaders and innovators in the energy sector to navigate transformation. Convened by the Energy Institute and guided by insights from the EI Statistical Review of World Energy, this event is set to be the global energy sector’s first major meeting of the year.
SNP energy secretary questions Aberdeen GB Energy job figures
Gillian Martin is in discussions with the UK Labour government over the GB Energy Bill.
John Swinney says budget will ‘maximise’ Scotland’s potential as energy leader
The First Minister has said the proposed Budget will "maximise our potential as an energy leader" in green power and net zero.
Organisations urge government to ‘recommit’ to gas boiler phase-out
An association of energy companies has urged the UK government “to recommit” to phasing out gas boilers by 2035, warning that the future of the country's heating should be “clean, secure, and a driver of economic growth”.
Petition aims to halt Hill of Fare wind farm application
Campaigners are petitioning for the site of the proposed Hill of Fare wind farm in Aberdeenshire in a bid to stop the project.
Future Grangemouth opportunities ‘very exciting’, Scottish energy minister says
But Scottish acting cabinet secretary for net zero and energy Gillian Martin said future opportunities at Grangemouth, including hydrogen, would be more commercially viable if the Acorn carbon capture project received UK government funding.
Aberdeen’s ASCO wins £70m contract with Aker BP in Norway
Aberdeen-headquartered ASCO has been awarded a £70 million contract by Aker BP for work across its Norwegian operations.
Serica admits ‘disappointing’ end to 2024
Independent North Sea producer Serica (AIM: SQZ) said production at the end of the year has proved "disappointing" following a delayed restart on the Triton floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit.
TotalEnergies defies opposition to shut down Gryphon FPSO
TotalEnergies has shut down its Gryphon floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
Penspen to deliver major European hydrogen project from Aberdeen office
UK-headquartered energy consultancy Penspen has secured a contract to assess the feasibility of introducing hydrogen blending on a major European gas pipeline.
Death, taxes and the future of the North Sea
Nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes - though in recent times the exact nature of those taxes has become a source of much uncertainty for many of those operating in the North Sea.
Scottish Government counters Kintore to Tealing power line criticism
Shadow energy secretary Douglas Lumsden claims Scottish ministers have failed to meet with concerned citizens regarding the proposed Kintore to Tealing power line.
Three Aberdeen oil company headquarters sell for £45m
The firm selling the trio of buildings said it wanted to "reduce its office exposure" in the UK.
Biden bans US offshore oil and gas drilling ahead of Trump’s return
Analysts say the ban will have little practical impact on US oil and gas production, but sends a "strong political signal" to other nations including the UK.
West of Orkney developers helped support 24 charities last year
The developers of the 2GW West of Orkney wind farm paid out a total of £18,000 to 24 organisations from its small donations fund in 2024.
UK battery storage industry ‘back on track’
UK battery storage investor Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (LON:GRID) has said the industry is "back on track" as trading conditions improved, particularly in December.