Green hydrogen could price gas out of power markets by 2050
Power plants that run on hydrogen could be cost-competitive with those using fossil fuels by the middle of the century if governments double the cost of carbon pollution.
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Green electricity opportunity for Neptune’s Cygnus platform
Neptune’s Cygnus platform is in a prime location to have its emissions cut further by harnessing offshore wind energy, the firm’s UK North Sea interim boss has said.
Equinor, Shell part of new group preparing ocean renewables plan
Equinor and Orsted will lead a new group formed to tackle climate change by accelerating the deployment of offshore renewable energy technology.
Safety firm ramps up investment in growing wind energy
The world’s leading safety training provider has made a five-figure investment at its Aberdeen facility to diversify into offshore wind safety training.
Shining light on energy transition
It has been a busy and positive 12 months for Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG), with the diversity of our members continuing to grow.
The 2010s wrecked the planet, but don’t despair yet
The past decade hasn’t done much to inspire optimism about the future of the planet.
Opportunity to ‘reimagine’ North Sea for net zero says OGTC chief
The biggest change I have seen in 2019 is the move by the oil and gas industry towards a net zero future. There have been many factors that have influenced this change, from the social public push through to the active and engaged conversation the industry has been having around Roadmap 2035 (what we will look like in 2035).
Balmoral Group reports a year of highs and lows
Balmoral Group Holdings reported a “mixed year” as it posted its first loss since 2007.
The lost decade: energy stocks seek relevancy as investors flee
It’s been a tough run for energy stocks.
Going 100% green will pay for itself in seven years, study finds
A Stanford University professor whose research helped underpin the U.S. Democrats’ Green New Deal says phasing out fossil fuels and running the entire world on clean energy would pay for itself in under seven years.
Windy weather sets renewable power record for UK
This weekend's windy weather set a new renewable power record - and saw some households paid to charge their electric cars to help balance the grid.
Wind turbine fears on horizon at Cairngorms
Ski resort bosses last night refused to rule out siting turbines on the country’s most famous mountain range as part of a green revolution.
Low-carbon road paved with opportunities and challenges, EY says
Few would doubt that the transition to low carbon provides the renewables industry with a massive opportunity.
Rovco completes £1million inspection work at Galloper wind farm
Remotely-operated vehicle specialist Rovco has completed a £1million contract at the Galloper Wind Farm in the Southern North Sea.
UK climbs world rankings for green energy attractiveness, EY says
The UK is now the seventh most attractive destination globally for investment in renewable energy, a new report said.
Wind speeds are increasing worldwide in boost for renewables
The world is getting windier at the same time that developers are installing more turbines to generate electricity from breezes.
Caldive invests more than £10m in new offshore construction vessel
Invergordon firm Caldive has invested more than £10 million in a new offshore construction vessel, creating 18 jobs.
Kishorn Port gets £1million upgrade in bid to host major North Sea projects
A Scottish dry dock which is seeking to host major North Sea decommissioning and renewables projects has received a £1million upgrade.
Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm generates £23.3million in first six months
The Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm generated £23.3million in turnover during its first six months operating, according to new figures.
Wind farm plans revised
A wind farm developer has scaled back plans for a turbine extension in Moray following community feedback.
‘At least’ £1bn North Sea cash should fund energy transition, Sturgeon says
At least £1 billion of North Sea revenues should be set aside to help areas heavily dependent on oil and gas make the switch to a greener economy, Nicola Sturgeon has argued.
N-Sea wins contracts worth £11.6m in Middle East
Subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) firm N-Sea has won a series of contracts out of its Middle East base worth a combined £11.6m.
Seven turbine scheme submitted
Proposals for a wind farm in East Sutherland have been submitted.
Offshore wind: A low-carbon winner in the making
For the past 20-plus years I’ve watched the birth of offshore wind power in the North Sea, starting with small turbines planted in water so shallow that it seemed almost possible to wade out to them.
Answer to renewable energy’s big problem emerging in Australian outback
The answer to the renewable energy industry’s biggest challenge is emerging in the Australian outback.