Supply chain champion calls for £150m investment pot as Wood boss takes over
As Sian Lloyd Rees's time as the UK’s supply chain champion comes to an end, she recommends that the government sets up a £150 million funding pot.
Sian Lloyd Rees
Supply chain champion: ‘Enterprise opportunities will continue to be realised elsewhere’
Delivering her key report to the UK Government on Friday, Supply Chain Champion, Sian Lloyd Rees, sets out the case for creation of a new short-term funding mechanism to ensure the UK seizes a £1 trillion addressable market in renewable and low carbon technologies.
Supply chain heads to Offshore Europe to seize renewable opportunities
As the energy industry turns its attention to Aberdeen for Offshore Europe, Sian Lloyd Rees, the industry’s appointed supply chain champion, says firms are geared up for the opportunity at this this “global” event.
Serica Energy adds North Sea heavy hitter to board
North Sea operator Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has announced the appointment of two new board members.
Port of Aberdeen appoints former Ithaca boss as new chairman
Port of Aberdeen has announced the appointment of a new chairman to take over from Alistair Mackenzie.
Former CNR International boss David Whitehouse announced as new OEUK CEO
A North Sea veteran, who spent 20 years working for CNR International, has been unveiled as OEUK’s new chief executive.
Almost 40 North Sea assets, suitable for electrification, identified by NZTC
As many as 40 North Sea assets have been pinpointed as a good fit for electrification, an industry conference heard on Thursday.
Sian Lloyd Rees joins board at NZTC
Industry stalwart Sian Lloyd Rees has joined the board of the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC).
Sir Ian Wood: UK unlikely to take more than 20% of ‘early’ ScotWind fabrication work
Sir Ian Wood has said it is unlikely that the UK supply chain will take more than 20% of the major fabrication work in the early wave of ScotWind contracts.
The benefits of a circular economy
The benefit of a circular approach as we address the climate challenge, with more focus on re-use and recycling, has been emphasised for me in recent days.
Let’s get this right: The UK’s green energy revolution must be home-grown
As the host of the landmark COP26 summit, the UK has an important role to play as a world leader in tackling climate change. Our energy industry is no exception.
Video: Aker unveils ‘Northern Horizons’ green hydrogen project for Shetland
Aker has unveiled plans for a green hydrogen production facility in Shetland to help Scotland become “an exporter of clean energy” using North Sea wind resources.
Floating wind partnership unveils plans for ‘largest industrial innovation’ in Scotland since dawn of oil
A floating offshore wind partnership has unveiled an ambitious 10 point plan, designed to deliver a green industrial revolution in Scotland.
UK energy minister welcomes OGUK’s new Supply Chain Champion during first visit to Aberdeen
The UK’s energy minister has visited Europe’s oil and gas capital for the first time since he took up the role last month.
BP CEO Bernard Looney to headline OGUK conference
BP CEO Bernard Looney will headline the upcoming Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) annual conference.
Sir Ian spells out energy dilemma facing the UK in the push towards net-zero carbon emissions
Sir Ian Wood has said he is confident the UK Government will not cave into pressure over continued oil and gas production in the North Sea.
P&J Business Breakfast offers food for thought on climate change and the energy transition
There is still time to sign up for a prestigious online event shining a spotlight on green recovery and the energy transition.
Aker Solutions boss to speak at P&J Business Breakfast
The UK country manager for one of the biggest names in the global energy service industry is among the top-class speakers who will feature in a much-anticipated virtual business breakfast later this month.
Decarbonising sector must be done together, says Aker Solutions chief
The scale of the challenges posed by the energy transition make tackling it a daunting prospect.
OGUK board reshuffle sees Aker Solutions boss appointed contractor vice co-chair
The UK boss of Aker Solutions will represent North Sea contractors as part of a reshuffle within the board of representative body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
‘Clarity’ for North Sea supply chain vital to achieve energy transition targets, Aker Solutions chief says
The UK head of Aker Solutions has called for more “clarity” over how North Sea supply chain firms will fit into the energy transition.
‘Anger and dismay’ as Aker Solutions plans to cut nearly 100 Aberdeen jobs
Energy services firm Aker Solutions has announced plans to cut nearly 100 jobs in Aberdeen.
Not sharing energy transition knowledge ‘digging our own grave’, warns Aker chief
Aker Solutions' boss of low carbon energy warned yesterday that the sector would be "digging its own grave" if it didn't share knowledge and best practice in the energy transition.