Exclusive: Skills passport to ‘transform’ North Sea oil and gas workforce
Plans have been set out on creation of a “critical” and long-awaited skills passport to help oil and gas workers transition into renewables.
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG)
Interest in oil and gas courses at Aberdeen Uni down by more than a third, figures show
There has been a general uptick in the number of students applying to degree programmes at Aberdeen University revolving around renewable energy.
Cost of living and climate change crisis calls for more action
It will come as no surprise to readers when I say we are in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis.
Aberdeen: Training for tomorrow
In the wake of COP26 in November last year, the need for a skilled and well-trained workforce to deliver the transition to renewable energy has been recognised globally.
At what point does Big Wind become a pariah?
Reach back 20 years and there was much excitement about the idea that renewables would kick open the doorway to distributed energy; the notion that power generation would be somehow spread equitably throughout the land and be friendly.
A bumper year for AREG: 2021 in review
As AREG approaches its 20th anniversary supporting renewable energy projects and supply chain members transition from oil and gas to the renewable energy sector, there has been an increasing sense of urgency around climate change and the need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, as well as widespread government and community interest around COP26 in November.
Airline major joins Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group
One of the world’s largest airlines has become a member of an Aberdeen-based energy transition organisation.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm reports 2020 profits of £16m
A prominent north-east offshore wind farm made millions of pounds last year in spite of the impact of Covid-19.
Highway to Hydrogen: AREG developing plans for hydrogen network linking Aberdeen to Highlands
Ambitious plans are in the offing that could pave the way for the creation of a hydrogen economy in the north and north-east of Scotland.
Shell communications boss named new CEO of Aberdeen renewables group AREG
A communications advisor at Shell has been named as the new CEO of Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG).
AREG urges new Scottish Government to make renewables a top priority ahead of COP26
A north-east renewables body is calling on Scotland’s new government to make the sector a top priority ahead of crunch climate talks later this year.
Green energy pledge will create opportunities for Aberdeen, Areg chief says
The head of the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group is confident Westminster’s “green industrial revolution” pledge will create opportunities for the city to demonstrate its expertise.
‘Over-selling’ hydrogen in Aberdeen?
Recent press coverage of BP’s partnership with Aberdeen, where BP will become the planning and technical adviser on the “net zero vision” for Aberdeen 2045, together with the AREG chairwomen’s EV article on 'A hydrogen future on the horizon’, raised concerns in my mind relating to over-selling hydrogen.
OGUK and AREG agree terms for ‘closer relationship’ on North Sea energy transition
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) and the Aberdeen Renewables Energy Group (AREG) have agreed terms to form a “closer relationship” on the North Sea energy transition.
It’s time to utilise Scotland’s offshore wind potential – AREG
For more than a century, coal has played a primary role in the UK’s energy mix.
Aberdeen Bay wind farm collects over £70m in subsidies since start up
An offshore wind test facility based off the coast of Aberdeen has received more than £70 million in subsidy since it became operational, according to new data.
Energy transition can be ‘crucial pathway out of the downturn’ says OGA chief
New investment in the energy transition can be a “crucial pathway” out of the latest downturn for North Sea firms, according to the head of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).
Shining a light on the energy transition in the north east
It has been a busy and positive 12 months for AREG, with the diversity of our members continuing to grow.
All sectors must ‘work together, we have the same destination’, oil industry veteran warns
A vision of Aberdeen’s energy future was outlined by two of the Grantie City’s top industry experts last night.
Aberdeen Science Centre gets £600K investment for ‘theatre of energy’
Opito has invested more than £600,000 in an immersive and educational energy theatre which will be unveiled at Aberdeen Science Centre (ASC) when it reopens in next summer.
North-east experts to discuss energy investment at Aberdeen renewables event
Two north-east energy sector experts will speak at a renewables event to be held in Aberdeen in December.
From Granite City to a global hub for hydrogen
With the largest fleet of hydrogen buses in Europe and the UK’s first integrated hydrogen generation and bus refuelling station, Aberdeen is at the forefront of several exciting hydrogen projects.
New report to target UK job creation in floating wind, trade bodies claim
A new report published today by two of the UK's most prominent energy trade bodies will focus on job creation within the floating offshore wind sector.