Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) has appointed two new directors, Allan MacAskill and Andrew Wilson, to its board. The appointments represent more than 60 years of combined energy sector experience for AREG, whose mission is to champion the Northeast's renewable energy sector.
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group is calling for photographers to send in their green energy snaps as the organisation brings back its annual picture competition.
The Aberdeen-based digital technology company, Fennex, looks to create up to 12 ‘green’ jobs as it invests £1.2 million in its transition into the renewables sector.
By Jason Hendry, director, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group, and managing director for England and renewables strategy, Peterson Energy Logistics
With an offshore wind pipeline approaching 100GW, the UK is recognised as a world leader in the sector. We can feel proud and excited at the same time as being inquisitive about how the supply chain will work together to achieve this ambitious pipeline. Scotland, also known as the ‘windbreak of Europe’, has 3.5GW of offshore wind already operational or under construction. And anyone involved in renewables will know that ScotWind is set to deliver an additional 28GW of installed offshore wind capacity from 20 projects, in addition to an expected 5.5GW from the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing round.
As a leading voice for its 270-plus members, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) is gearing up for its 20th year, and with a strong focus on ensuring a just and equitable transition, the size of the prize has never been more evident.
Lolita Jackson, a 9/11 survivor and sustainability investor, has told an energy event in Aberdeen about her career journey into green energy in the wake of the tragedy.
Installing North Sea assets was once compared to the technical challenge of the moon landings - and a Shell boss has said industry efforts need to go even further when it comes to decarbonisation.
In the opening plenary session of Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group's (AREG) Energy Futures conference, panellists agreed that the key to energy transition is "collaboration".
The future of offshore renewables, Scotland’s hydrogen ambition, the changing supply chain, skills, and the transformation of the workforce will be amongst the major talking points at AREG’s inaugural Energy Futures Event next Conference and Exhibition next week.
Climate and sustainability expert, Lolita Jackson, is to address guests at Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group's (AREG) Energy Futures conference next month.
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) is set to bring hundreds of delegates together to discuss the region’s role in a net zero economy with a keynote speech delivered by Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, Michael Matheson.
By Gordon McIntosh, director, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG)
According to research by RGU Energy Transition Institute, over 200,000 offshore workers will be needed in the UK by 2030, and over 65% of the workforce will support low carbon energy activities.
By Jean Morrison, chair, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group
AREG membership has increased by nearly 70% in the last year as we continue to champion supply chain expertise, supporting the region to become a centre of excellence for renewable energy.
The Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) has appointed five new board members to support its goal of promoting the north east of Scotland as a leading destination for renewable energy.