Aberdeen’s Wood appoints Arvind Balan as new chief financial officer
Wood Plc (LON: WG) has announced the appointment of Arvind Balan as its new chief financial officer and executive director.
Scotland
First look: Footage released of ‘horror’ video game set on 1970s North Sea oil rig
Still Wakes the Deep, which is set on a collapsing oil rig in Scotland’s North Sea, will be launched early next year.
New 6.7MW Ecosse Solar Park opens in Forfar
A new 20-acre solar park has opened in Angus in the Northeast of Scotland, boosting green energy production in the local area.
New ‘state-of-the-art’ tidal turbine blade manufactured by FastBlade in Scotland
A new 'state-of-the-art' tidal turbine blade has been manufactured in Scotland for the first time, and engineers say it could reduce the levelised cost of tidal energy (LOCE).
Aberdeen’s Balmoral claims new product will make more offshore wind projects viable
The development could limit the need for expensive rock armour around offshore wind structures.
Scottish Renewables says action needed to maintain UK position as ‘world leader’
Scottish Renewables is calling on the UK government to take urgent action to maintain the country's position as a 'world leader' in renewables.
Aurora Energy acquires US wind turbine firm in first international takeover
Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services has acquired US wind turbine blade repair and maintenance specialist Cotech Group in its first international takeover.
ESB takes over Wood stake in Lewis Wind Power partnership
Irish state-owned energy company ESB will partner with EDF Renewables to deliver the Stornoway wind farm on the Isle of Lewis.
Harmony Energy powers up battery energy storage system in Scotland
Harmony Energy has powered up two battery energy storage systems (BESS), including its Little Raith project in Scotland.
Award nominees announced for 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards
Scottish Renewables has announced the shortlisted nominees for the 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards, set to be held on November 30 in Edinburgh.
Fife based Oceaneering workers balloted on strike action after pay offer rejected
Around 90 union members working for Oceaneering in Fife will vote on taking strike action after rejecting a pay offer.
Decarbonisation conference lauds progress, but warns UK could soon ‘lag behind’ global leaders
Over 200 energy industry leaders gathered in Aberdeen today as Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) held its first ever decarbonisation conference.
Exclusive: Three60 Energy acquires Pryme Group and Flexlife to create £200m revenue business
Aberdeen-based energy services firm Three60 Energy has announced it will acquire fellow Scottish firms Pryme Group and Flexlife, creating a £200 million revenue business.
Forth Ports targets net zero through Fife floating offshore wind hub
Forth Ports Group has outlined plans for an integrated floating offshore wind facility (FLOW) at the Port of Burntisland in Fife.
Global Energy Group secures preassembly support contract for Moray West wind farm
Global Energy Group (GEG) has secured a preassembly support contract for the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm being developed by Ocean Winds.
BP names new floating offshore wind project ‘Flora’ after Scottish suffragette
BP has announced it will name its first floating offshore wind demonstration project in Aberdeen after Scottish medical pioneer and suffragette Dr Flora Murray.
Peel Ports reduces operational emissions by one third in three years
Peel Ports Group has announced a one third reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions in the last three years.
GMB Scotland blames “failure of government” for Forties oil flow decline
GMB Scotland has said a "failure of government" is the cause of a major reduction in North Sea oil flowing through the Forties Pipeline System (FPS).
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.
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.
Royal opening for £420m Port of Aberdeen expansion
The Port of Aberdeen’s “transformational” £420 million expansion project has been officially opened by The Princess Royal on Friday, September 22.
Wind sector deal to see Scotland positioned as turbine recycling hub
The Scottish government has announced plans to establish a European hub to recycle and repurpose wind turbine blades as part of a landmark deal.
Plans underway for £2.7bn Scotland hydrogen pipeline to EU
Scottish Government plans could see the country supply 10% of EU hydrogen demand and create 700 jobs.
Power to the People! Hydrogen plans advance in Europe
Scotland’s friends in Europe are now surging ahead with their support for hydrogen and especially green hydrogen.
Wind power: Its history, growth and the key data showing its impact on the renewable market
Wind farms have become a ubiquitous part of the Scottish landscape.