North Sea boss calls for new licences to be issued until 2035
Francesco Mazzagatti called for the UK to develop a more coherent energy transition policy inclusive of oil and gas producers.
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Aberdeen University joins £2.6m energy transition minerals initiative
The TARGET initiative aims to train the next generation of minerals resource experts focused on the energy transition
2024 the year of a ‘Sea Change’ in the North Sea
The UK urgently needs coordinated and integrated transition plans to ensure a just and fair transition for all, writes Professor Paul de Leeuw
Accelerating energy jobs in 2024
As we approach the end of one year and look ahead to opportunities and ambitions for the next, I think it is clear to see that the UK stands on the brink of a remarkable opportunity to lead the charge in the global energy transition.
Triple Boxing Day cheer for Balmoral Group boss Sir Jim Milne
North-east entrepreneur Sir Jim Milne is celebrating his 83rd year by announcing a 37% year-on-year jump in turnover at his Balmoral Group.
Urgent action needed to prevent UK’s energy sector being left in the cold, warns Vysus Group boss
Uncertainty over domestic energy policy and a failure to capitalise on Aberdeen and the wider UK’s potential are hindering the country's efforts to become a world-leader in the energy transition, Vysus Group CEO says.
UK falls down list of renewable energy investment attractiveness
The UK has fallen down EY’s biannual ranking of the attractiveness of renewable energy investment markets by three places to seventh.
UK Energy Minister to headline ETIDEX 2023 in Aberdeen
UK Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero announced as headline speaker for ETIDEX 2023.
World’s top renewable firms reel even as installations surge
The biggest manufacturers of wind turbines and solar panels are facing their most serious financial challenges in years even as deployments of clean energy head for an annual record.
Opinion: How Scotland’s Climate Week mantra can help to bridge the gap to net zero
A lot has been made in recent days about the UK’s position as a leader on climate change.
World’s no. 1 stock owner calls out big oil as carbon levels go up
A senior executive at Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, which owns a larger share of global stocks than any other investor, says Big Oil’s transition strategy isn’t holding up as carbon emissions continue to rise.
Scottish energy transition AI firm raises $10m as part of growth push
An Edinburgh based AI firm has raised $10 million as it seeks to accelerate the global energy transition.
Hey big spender! Who’s dedicating the most cash to the energy transition?
Law firm CMS has released its Energy Transition 2023 report detailing the energy firms that are slacking when it comes to funding the energy transition.
Surprise exit of BP CEO leaves questions over green strategy
“Once a CEO lies to the board, there is a loss of confidence,"
The clock is ticking …
According to the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization, July 2023 was the hottest month on record, affecting millions of people around the world, writes Paul de Leeuw.
Talent and timing: Can Aberdeen’s oil and gas skills make the energy transition?
A huge energy transition opportunity awaits, meantime Aberdeen needs to retain its oil and gas skills base.
Energy transition role models – are such things possible?
Most of us involved in energy are aware of the alleged Big Oil claim that higher hydrocarbon profits are necessary to provide the means to finance the Energy Transition.
Energy transition juggernaut surely now unstoppable as investment surges
On August 25, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution proclaiming that January 26, 2024 will be dubbed the International Day of Clean Energy.
On track for future energy transition?
At the start of August I had the pleasure of attending with my teenage sons the UCI Cycling World Championship Mountain Bike event at Nevis Range near Fort William.
OPINION: Getting Back to the Energy Trilemma
We’ve all struggled with a dilemma at some point, writes Sanjoy Sen
Effective supply chains fundamental to just transition
Just a few weeks ago, the UK’s Energy Transitions Commission stated: “Rapidly scaling sustainable, diversified, and resilient clean energy supply chains is key to achieving net-zero targets on-time and at as low a cost as possible”.
Fresh thinking and collaboration: energy transition and the supply chain
The UK’s net zero ‘target’ is more than aspirational – the Secretary of State is subject to a legal duty to ensure that the UK reaches net zero by 2050.
Confirmed: Aberdeenshire’s Acorn CCS selected for funding by UK Government
Acorn and the Viking project in the Humber have been selected as part of a £1bn funding competition from the UK Government.
Sunak Signals Readiness to Soften Green Policies After Election
Rishi Sunak said he would delay or abandon environment policies if they led to direct costs on consumers, as senior Conservatives pressure his UK government to rethink its strategy following elections last week.
Can 12 Strangers Agree on Climate Policy? The UK Wants to Find Out
In 2007, a climate change experiment captured the imagination of 60,000 people all over the planet.