Power Moves: Energy UK CEO steps down and more
Emma Pinchbeck will step down as CEO of trade association Energy UK next month to become chief executive of the Climate Change Committee.
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How can energy help achieve ‘national security’?
Energy secretary Ed Miliband told industry at the EnergyUK conference in September that reaching net zero, which the government wants to achieve by 2030, will be a matter of “national security”.
Starmer hails billions of pounds of investment pledges ahead of summit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that the government has secured more than £24 billion of private investment in domestic clean energy projects ahead of next week’s investment summit.
Green Volt offshore wind farm chooses Aberdeen for HQ
Aberdeen has been selected as the headquarters of one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects.
Spain’s Iberdrola to double investment to £24 billion in Scottish Power division
Spain's largest power company, Iberdrola (BME: IBE), will invest up to £12 billion in its UK business Scottish Power over the next four years, which is says it a doubling of its commitment in the UK ahead of a global investment summit in London.
Interesting times to be ushered in by reforms
The government has committed to implement the “Make Work Pay” programme, described by Labour as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation”.
Are industrial apps key to our energy future?
Aberdeen, the “oil and gas capital of Europe”, is facing a defining moment. As we stand on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, the opportunity ahead is not just to transition but to fundamentally reshape how we operate.
Green Volt to work with supply chain to bring about standardised design
Vårgrønn boss Stephen Bull discusses UK manufacturing, progress on Green Volt and the role of Chinese manufacturing in floating wind.
King Charles’ alma mater aims to be one of UK’s greenest schools
Renowned independent boarding school Gordonstoun has announced carbon emissions reductions of nearly 10% for 2022-23, alongside plans to build its own solar farm.
Clarity on what GB Energy means for floating offshore wind ‘coming soon’
More clarity on GB Energy is "coming soon" a government official promised as the floating offshore wind industry gathered at a conference in Aberdeen and looked for answers.
Grain LNG terminal receives methane emissions certification
The Grain LNG terminal has had the methane emissions performance of its operations verified by MiQ, a leader in methane emissions measurement and certification.
Ithaca Energy receives credit rating boost following Eni tie-up
The three major credit rating agencies have upgraded Ithaca Energy’s (LON: ITH) credit rating following the completion of Ithaca’s business combination with Italian energy company Eni earlier this month.
OEUK reports on impact of fiscal policy on economic growth
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) released data in September modelling the impact of the Government’s announced stronger Energy Profits Levy (EPL) on the UK economy. It’s a plan that adds more pressure on the sector over a longer time.
UK unveils ‘cap-and-floor’ scheme to bolster energy storage
The UK government has today launched a new scheme designed to leverage investment in long-term energy storage capacity, which will operate as a ‘cap-and-floor' mechanism.
Strengthening strategic partnership in Aberdeen to drive energy transition
Global Energy Group (GEG) and its subsidiary, Apollo, have strengthened their presence in Aberdeen with the opening of a new central office, reinforcing their strategic commitment to the UK’s energy transition and strengthening their position as leading providers of integrated energy solutions.
Scotland and Humber carbon capture schemes will have to wait until springtime
Energy minister Michael Shanks said to remember the current government has been in office less than 100 days and 'we are moving as quickly as we can'.
Energy unions, climate groups urge Treasury to ring-fence £1.9bn for ‘just transition’
Energy unions and climate groups have joined forces to urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to invest £1.9 billion a year in the energy transition.
Swinney: Developers need strong proposals to move through approval
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has called on offshore wind developers to make their project applications robust to ensure swift progress through the approval process.
RWE appoints Kent to scope offshore substation at Five Estuaries
Developer RWE Renewables UK has hired energy services provider Kent PLC to plan a high-voltage offshore substation platform for the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm off the Suffolk and Essex coast.
North Star leads plans to design service vessel for floating offshore wind
Vessel operator North Star will join forces with marine industry specialists to design a ship tailored for operation and maintenance of floating offshore wind farms.
GB Energy chairman reveals goal of at least 1,000 jobs at new Aberdeen HQ
Juergen Maier laid out more detail around the publicly-owned energy firm as he made his first appearance before MPs at Westminster.
SNP chief Stephen Flynn defends £30k donation from Flotation Energy boss
The MP for Aberdeen South accepted the donation from Flotation Energy boss Allan MacAskill after lobbying on the firm's behalf.
Peterhead Port calls for investment zone status
The boss of Peterhead Port has called for the implementation of an investment zone as it develops a 10-year masterplan with infrastructure developments and enhancements at the heart of it.
Four challenges for the energy sector and the solutions Hexagon offers
The future is calling as a digital dawn is breaking over the oil and gas sector. A necessary transformation is needed to rise to the growing demands and upcoming challenges across the industry.
Shaping the future of crew management
More than 70 key decisions makers from the energy, marine and renewables industries have gathered in Aberdeen to help shape the future of crew management.