Aberdeenshire oilfield firm EnerQuip expands Houston presence
Aberdeenshire oilfield equipment firm EnerQuip has significantly expanded its presence in the United States after purchasing a premises in Houston.
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Tesco signs UK’s largest corporate solar power deal with Quinbrook
Investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has signed two long-term offtake agreements for solar power generation from its Cleve Hill Solar Park project.
Methanol-powered turbine test hailed a ‘key milestone’ for greener North Sea
A gas turbine used by the offshore energy industry for decades has proved it can be retrofitted to run on methanol, reducing harmful emissions by 80%.
Energy secretary talks Scotland investment in Aberdeen visit
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband is set to visit Aberdeen on Thursday, promoting billions of potential funding and policy measures to support Scotland's energy sector.
Carbon capture and storage will ‘grow’ the economy – Hunt
The UK is open to private sector investment in the still nascent carbon, capture and storage (CCS) industry, minister for energy security and net zero Philip Hunt told investors this week.
Eggar retires seven months late as NSTA appoints chairperson
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has concluded its search for a new chairperson after delaying current chair Tim Eggar's retirement by seven months.
Cadent launches consultation on HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline
Cadent has launched a public consultation on the HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline, running until November 19.
Woodside to delist from London Stock Exchange
Australian oil and gas firm Woodside (LON: WDS) is set to delist from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) following a review of its "current listing structure".
NEO Energy management ‘clear out’ earlier than expected, analyst
A string of senior business leaders will be leaving private equity-backed NEO Energy the firm announced on Tuesday.
Should the UK reset its carbon price trajectory?
The EU’s CBAM will negate some of the benefits of a separate UK ETS and increase the complexity of trade. Harmonised systems, in contrast, would create a more effective CBAM-protected bloc and prevent carbon price competition. However, the UK ETS is Brexit’s child, and Brexit was never about cooperative action in the face of climate change...
Aurora to add 30 roles for new oil and gas services division
Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services will recruit 30 new employees over the next six months after launching an integrated services division based in Aberdeen.
Highview Power plans ‘world’s largest’ liquid air energy storage site in Scotland
Highview Power plans to build liquid air energy storage plants in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire.
North Star to ship newbuild vessel to EnBW offshore wind farm
Fleet operator North Star will provide German utility EnBW with a commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV), its first contract for such a ship.
BP profit warning a bellwether for change
BP PLC has warned that it expects profit margins to slump this quarter due to a fall in oil trading and is instead relying on an unlikely source of growth, electric vehicles, to steady the ship this year.
NEO Energy senior leadership steps down
Aberdeen-based NEO Energy's chief executive, Paul Harris, and chief technical officer Martin Rowe have announced they will be stepping away from the firm.
Deltic CEO steps down after more than six years at the helm
The chief executive of Deltic Energy (AIM:DELT) Graham Swindells has announced he will be stepping down from his role.
Proserv wins six-figure deal on Norwegian oil and gas platform
Aberdeen controls technology firm Proserv has won a six-figure contract to deliver its technology to an oil and gas platform in the Norwegian North Sea.
How Igloo Vision is becoming an essential asset in the energy sector
A user-friendly immersive technology is proving its worth in the energy sector with multiple operational benefits that go way beyond visual wow factor.
UK Infrastructure Bank becomes £27.8bn National Wealth Fund
The UK government's £22 billion infrastructure investment vehicle has been rebranded as the National Wealth Fund (NWF), with an extra £6bn thrown in.
UK National Wealth Fund to ‘turbocharge’ green technology
The new National Wealth Fund will boost UK investment in green technology, according to business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
North Sea confidence plummets to new low ahead of budget
The results of a new survey have prompted Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) to propose a five point plan to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to unveil the new UK government's budget at the end of the month.
Renew Holdings acquires Full Circle Wind
UK engineering services company Renew Holdings is eyeing growth across the UK and Europe after making its first international acquisition – Netherlands-based Full Circle Wind Services.
Fennex set to launch extreme weather tech after big win in USA
Aberdeen digital technology firm Fennex aims to launch an extreme weather software technology for the energy industry after winning a significant award in Houston.
Salamander boss calls for government backing for smaller floating wind projects
As Salamander continues to await government approval, project director Hugh Yendole calls for support for innovation projects.
EVOL: Floating offshore wind extravaganza!
This week, Scottish Renewables and RenewableUK hosted the Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen.