Scottish government grants £2m to Acorn CCS pipeline project
The Scottish government has announced £2 million in funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project centred on the St Fergus gas terminal.
St Fergus gas terminal
1978: Flag-waving crowds and Royal wisecracks as Queen Elizabeth opens the St Fergus gas terminal
On this day in 1978, Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Aberdeenshire to carry out the formal opening of the St Fergus gas terminal.
px Group launches energy solutions unit to help asset operators decarbonise
Infrastructure operator px Group has created a new business line which will support clients in optimising and decarbonising energy assets.
Ancala Midstream marks 30 years since start-up of SAGE pipeline system
Ancala Midstream, the operator of major North Sea infrastructure, is celebrating three decades of supplying gas to UK homes.
px Group adds materials handling capability with Fairport Engineering acquisition
Infrastructure operator px Group has acquired UK-based materials handling specialist Fairport Engineering, as it continues plans for international growth.
Residents told to expect flaring as upgrade project kicks off at St Fergus
Residents in Aberdeenshire have been told to expect flaring from the St Fergus gas terminal later this week.
px Group will execute strategy ‘without missing a beat’ under new owners, CEO says
Strong boardroom and management continuity means px Group can carry on executing its strategy “without missing a beat” following a change of ownership, its boss said yesterday.
Classic private equity: Bluewater sells majority stake in St Fergus operator px Group
Private-equity house Bluewater has sold its controlling stake in px Group, which operates and maintains St Fergus gas plant, near Peterhead.
Worker taken to hospital following incident at St Fergus gas terminal
A Shell employee was taken to hospital following an incident at the St Fergus gas terminal.
Storegga on track to make FID on Acorn project in early 2022
Storegga Geotechnologies is on course to make a final investment decision (FID) on a trailblazing carbon, capture and storage (CCS) project in the first half of next year.
North Sea veteran Riddoch joins board of px Group
North Sea veteran Ray Riddoch has joined the board of px Group, which operates the St Fergus gas processing plant near Peterhead, to help drive forward its offshore ambitions.
Scottish Liberal Democrats call for ‘at least £1bn’ investment in north-east CCS
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have demanded massive investment in carbon capture technology in the north-east as part of a national plan for a green recovery.
Contractor tests positive for coronavirus after visiting St Fergus gas terminal
A contractor who visited a major north-east gas plant has been confirmed as having coronavirus.
Around 50% more women work at St Fergus Gas Plant than a decade ago, figures show
In the last decade, the number of women working at the Shell St Fergus Gas Plant has risen by 50%.
Ambitious new plans for green renewable energy park unveiled
Detailed plans have been submitted for what is said to be one of the first renewable energy parks of its kind in Scotland.
‘Major victory’ as strikes averted at St Fergus gas plant
Strikes have been averted at a major gas terminal in Aberdeenshire after discussions “allayed” workers’ fears on health and safety.
Firm managing St Fergus gas plant appoints new CEO from Ineos
The firm which operates and maintains the St Fergus gas terminal in Aberdeenshire has appointed a new chief executive from Ineos.
Concerns regarding plan to build new energy park
Concerns have been raised that a planned energy park could be built too close to the St Fergus Gas Plant.
Updated: Strike action ballot to be held at St Fergus Gas Plant over ‘safety concerns’
A ballot on proposed strike action is to be held by construction workers at Peterhead's St Fergus Gas Plant over "safety concerns" and "attacks on terms and conditions", a trade union has said.
APPG call for evidence on ‘enormous potential’ of CCS
The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) has called for evidence on the "enormous potential" of carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Arnlea wins six-figure renewal at St Fergus gas terminal
Aberdeen-based software specialist Arnlea Systems has won a six-figure contract renewal at the St Fergus gas plant.
Scotland to fund UK’s biggest CCS study with six-figure investment
Scotland is to plough a six-figure investment into the UK's biggest ever carbon capture and storage (CCS) research study.
Px Group appoints new CEO
Mark Kendrick has been announced as the new CEO of px group, the company who provide energy infrastructure solutions to St Fergus Gas Plant.
St Fergus workers in 600 mile charity bike ride
Workers from a north-east gas terminal have tested their endurance in an effort to raise more than £12,000 for charity.