Renewables ‘early advantage’ in gender equality could disappear, warns software firm
There’s a risk efforts to improve gender equality in renewables could falter unless firms begin to take an “active role” in boosting diversity, it has been warned.
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Shares in Tekmar Group fall after firm reveals it’s in talks with Orsted over cable faults
Tekmar Group is working with Orsted to identify the “root cause” of multi-million pound cable faults at several offshore wind farms.
Orsted hit by £350m cable issues at offshore wind farms in UK and Europe
Ørsted is having to fork out millions of pounds in order to address cable issues at some of its offshore wind developments.
Subsea 7 cautiously optimistic after posting ‘solid’ Q1 results
Subsea 7 has warned its future results may still be “adversely affected” by Covid-19 despite a “solid” financial showing to start the year.
UK and Indonesia trade dialogue opens green energy opportunities
The UK and Indonesia have announced the creation of a new joint trade dialogue that will open green energy opportunities for UK companies in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
Renewables project pipeline accelerates in Asia Pacific
Renewables now make up 37% of all power generation projects under construction in Asia, representing a 4% increase in share from the previous quarter, according to the latest IHS Markit Renewable Additions Index (RAI) for Asia Pacific. Although coal power projects remain strong despite climate pressure.
Vietnam eyes $128bn investment in gas and renewables
Vietnam will need more than $128 billion of investment to achieve bullish targets in its latest power development plan that seeks to expand gas and renewable generation capacity over the next decade.
Legendary trader sees ‘seismic shift’ in Houston’s oil patch
For John Arnold, the billionaire philanthropist who made his fortune betting on natural gas prices, Houston’s fossil-fuel industry seems finally ready to move on.
Is modular engineering design and construction a solution for cost effective global operations?
The UK energy market is transitioning, oil and gas is in slow decline, decommissioning is focussing on single lift solutions and the renewables market is in significant growth mode, albeit very cost driven.
Blue hydrogen key to forming UK’s ‘hydrogen backbone’, says OGTC boss
Blue hydrogen will be fundamental in kick starting the establishment of a “hydrogen economy” in the UK, an industry expert has said.
Equinor and SSE to build ‘first of a kind’ low-carbon power stations in UK
Equinor and SSE Thermal have announced plans to develop a pair of “first of a kind” low-carbon power stations in the UK.
Energy Institute appoints BP veteran as new CEO
The Energy Institute has announced that a renewable energy boss at BP will become its new CEO.
Student minds are driving big change
Student body presidents from eight top US universities came together recently to endorse a statement on fossil fuel divestment drawn up by Harvard University’s Undergraduate Council.
Wood lands work on Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has been appointed as “owner’s engineer” on Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm.
SSE to sell stake in Scottish gas network to focus on power
SSE plans to sell its 33% stake in local gas network company Scotland Gas Networks Plc as part of its plan to focus on renewable generation.
Clyde Training Solutions announces an exclusive multi-year safety training agreement with Caledonian MacBrayne
Clyde Training Solutions is proud to announce an exclusive multi-year safety training agreement with Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) to provide STCW Training to the ferry operator’s offshore workforce.
Health and safety expectations in renewables sector ‘ever increasing’, warns legal expert
Future renewables developments will need to account for continually increasing expectations around health and safety, a legal expert has warned.
Hendrik Veder Group to target opportunities in renewables market
Embracing opportunities in the growing renewables market will be “key to growth in 2021 and beyond”, according to Hendrik Veder Group.
Scottish Renewables appoints Emma Harrick to newly created supply chain role
Trade body Scottish Renewables has appointed Emma Harrick to its newly created role of energy transition and supply chain manager.
Singapore hands ExxonMobil LNG import rights
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) has awarded ExxonMobil and Sembcorp Fuels the right to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) as pipeline supplies dwindle.
Innovo appoints acquisition manager in the UK as part of new growth phase
Innovo Engineering and Construction is pleased to announce the appointment of William Cappello to the role of UK Acquisition Manager.
UAE’s Masdar hooks up with Malaysia’s Petronas for Asia renewables
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar and Malaysia’s Petronas will work together to pursue renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across Asia and the Middle East.
Scottish Renewables announces new chairman
Scottish Renewables has announced the appointment of Adam Morrison as its new chairman.
Scottish greenports will ‘level playing field’ with England on offshore wind work – Cromarty Firth boss
Creation of “greenports” will let Scotland compete with England for offshore wind manufacturing work, according to a Cromarty Firth boss.
Financing developments driving growth of renewables
Like so many other parts of the economy, Scotland’s renewable and alternative energy sector has not avoided the impact of the global pandemic. The recent UK Budget set out a variety of key climate and environment measures that, alongside other political and market developments, may re-energise the sector following the recent difficulties.