UK energy sector reacts to GB Energy headquarters announcement
The UK energy sector has welcomed confirmation that GB Energy's headquarters will be based in Aberdeen, but called for more clarity over the government's energy policy.
Energy Transition Zone
Integrity ISS secures new HQ in Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone
Aberdeen engineering firm Integrity ISS will establish a new headquarters in the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) as the firm targets growth in its green energy offering.
Aberdeen St Fittick’s Park and Doonies ETZ plans unveiled amid ongoing legal row
The application by ETZ Ltd has been submitted despite any commercial activity being put on hold.
Sir Ian Wood: Time to reflect on domestic energy security
The former oil and gas business giant says the windfall tax "must be revisited as a priority".
Climate change protestors stage demonstration in restricted zone at Aberdeen Harbour
Dozens of climate change protestors from the Aberdeen Climate Camp and MSP Maggie Chapman entered a restricted area at Aberdeen Harbour on Sunday.
Shell and Scottish Power explore floating wind skills initiative in Aberdeen
Shell and Scottish Power have announced they are exploring a new plan to develop floating offshore wind skills in Aberdeen.
St Fergus operator in talks to support planned Aberdeen green energy hub
The operator of the St Fergus gas plant near Peterhead is exploring whether it can aid the creation of a green energy hub in Aberdeen.
Headquarters revealed for Energy Transition Zone firm
The firm that was set up to deliver an Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) in Aberdeen will soon make its home in the city’s west end.
‘Critical juncture’: Sir Ian Wood and Maggie McGinlay talk COP, Torry and Aberdeen’s energy transition
“I feel we deserve to be condemned if we weren’t doing everything we possibly can to find alternatives, but I really believe we are”, claims Sir Ian Wood.
Consultants hired to drive forward ‘master plan’ for Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone
Multiple award-winning environmental consultancy Ironside Farrar has been appointed to lead the work on a "master plan" for the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) earmarked for Aberdeen.
Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior heads back to Aberdeen for ‘Just Transition’ event
The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior ship will be back in Aberdeen on Saturday to host a panel discussion on the need for a “just transition” for oil workers.
Public told to ‘flood minister with emails’ over St Fittick’s Park plans
Campaigners have been urged to “flood” the Scottish Government with emails over plans to build an energy transition zone on green space in Torry.
ETZ to be home of energy skills body
Developers behind the plans for an energy transition zone (ETZ) in Aberdeen have announced the establishment of a skills and training partnership for jobs in the emerging net-zero energy industry.
Aberdeen begins hunt for partner on £215million green hydrogen hub
Aberdeen City Council has launched the hunt for a partner to help it build a “first of its kind” £215million green hydrogen production hub.
£26m funds boost for energy transition zone
A major development to shift the economy away from reliance on oil and gas is being given £26 million by the Scottish Government.
There’s more to electrolysis than electrolysers: Tulloch lifts lid on OGTC hydrogen intentions
The global hydrogen technology manufacturing pie is going to be huge, according to Martyn Tulloch, OGTC head of energy system integration.
Sir Ian spells out energy dilemma facing the UK in the push towards net-zero carbon emissions
Sir Ian Wood has said he is confident the UK Government will not cave into pressure over continued oil and gas production in the North Sea.
P&J Business Breakfast offers food for thought on climate change and the energy transition
There is still time to sign up for a prestigious online event shining a spotlight on green recovery and the energy transition.
BGF: Energy transition driving M&A activity
One of the conundrums of the pandemic has been how the M&A market has carried on apace, and indeed in some parts of the economy it is very active.
OBR forecast for UK oil tax receipts slashed 80% for 2024
The forecast for tax revenue the UK Treasury will take from oil and gas in the future has been slashed by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
Doonie’s farm ‘left in dark’ over plans to build Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone on sit
An Aberdeen farmer claims he has been “left in the dark” over plans to create a multi-million pound Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) on the site of one of Scotland’s largest rare and endangered animal farms.
Budget: Rishi Sunak backs north-east with £30m green deal
Rishi Sunak is expected to give north-east energy firms a £30-million-plus boost at Wednesday’s Budget.
BP chief Bernard Looney and Sir Ian Wood on UK Government ‘Build Back Better’ Council
Sir Ian Wood and BP CEO Bernard Looney have been announced as members of the new UK Government "Build Back Better" Council.
Wood makes a case for Energy Transition Zone
Sir Ian Wood said yesterday that the Committee on Climate Change’s new roadmap for hitting net-zero over the next three decades underlined the need for an Energy Transition Zone in Aberdeen.
Firm hired to finish north breakwater at Aberdeen South Harbour
The Scottish Government is being pushed to offer “direct financial support” to the troubled Aberdeen Harbour expansion project.