AREG launches 2023 photography contest to capture energy transition in action
People across Scotland are being encouraged to pick up their cameras and capture the energy transition in action.
Jean Morrison
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.
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.
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.
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.
Business leaders including Sir Vince Cable react to Aberdeen Budget package
Business leaders, including former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable, have welcomed a £30million-plus Budget package for the Aberdeen energy sector.
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.
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.
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.
Aberdeen Bay wind farm tour will ‘strengthen multilateral ties’, AREG says
A boat tour out to the city's new wind project will "strengthen multilateral ties" within the sector, according to the the chairwoman of Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG).
Energy transition to have major impact on Aberdeen’s supply chain
Given Aberdeen’s long-established position as Europe’s leading energy hub and its global reputation for energy project delivery, the energy transition is set to have a major impact on the local supply chain.