SSE Renewables launches new wind sustainability partnership
SSE Renewables has formed a new partnership designed to foster a circular and sustainable wind sector in the UK.
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Carbon takeback obligation would make polluters pay
With COP26 still fresh in the minds of many in the energy industry, let us start by imagining a single policy, that if imposed on the fossil fuel industry, could if enforced consistently stop their products from causing global warming within a generation.
Project launched to tackle UK’s wind turbine blade recycling conundrum
A major project to tackle the issue of recycling wind turbine blades has been rubber stamped after winning a UK Government grant.
‘Government attention has wandered’: CCS being deployed too slowly for net zero, finds study
Deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is moving too slowly in order to meet the Paris Agreement climate goals, according to new Scottish-led research.
ECITB, Petrofac and Scottish universities team up on energy transition leadership training
A new ECITB postgraduate training programme to prepare the next generation of industry leaders with the knowledge and skills to deliver the energy transition is underway.
Subsea UK and Strathclyde Uni to host ‘oil and gas to renewables’ course next month
Trade body Subsea UK has teamed up with Strathclyde University to host a course on the technical and business aspects of the offshore renewables sector.
UK Gov gives backing to Shetland maritime decarbonisation project
A half a million pound project to support Shetland’s maritime industry to transition to zero-carbon fuels has received government support.
Son of Piper Alpha survivor looks to VR to help prevent industrial disasters
The son of a Piper Alpha survivor has launched a VR safety training initiative to help prevent further industrial disasters.
Ex-Scottish Enterprise energy chief returning to quango as chief executive
A former Scottish Enterprise (SE) head of energy has been appointed to lead the economic development quango as chief executive.
Norway-Scotland alliance to tackle turbine blade recycling conundrum
A Scottish-Norwegian alliance has been formed to tackle one of the wind industry’s biggest challenges – blade recycling.
Students unveil plans for hydrogen-electric powered ‘car of the future’
A group of university students have unveiled their vision for a hydrogen-electric powered “car of the future” as part of this year’s Shell Eco-marathon competition.
Strathclyde University announces new offshore renewables course
Technical and business professionals are being offered the chance to further develop their knowledge of the green energy market.
Platform electrification ‘key’ in reducing operational emissions
Offshore platform electrification will be the “main key technology” in reducing carbon emissions from oil and gas production, according to a senior academic.
North-east firms scoop up funding for decommissioning projects and technologies
A host of north and north-east companies and projects have been given cash injections through the Scottish Government’s decommissioning challenge fund (DCF).
Top economists to address Covid-19 challenges at breakfast event
Some of the UK’s top economists are to address the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic in the Press and Journal’s first digital business breakfast tomorrow.
Scottish Eco-Marathon teams look to future after Covid-19 disappointment
Scotland's Shell-backed Eco-Marathon teams have vowed to come back even stronger next year after the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of 2020 track events.
Opportune moment for north-east energy transition, top economist says
One of Scotland’s top economists has said the Covid-19 crisis may usher in a “window of opportunity” to support the north-east energy transition.
No ‘utopian answer’ to net zero conundrum as ‘whole host of technologies’ needed, Scottish Power chief says
There is no “utopian answer” to meet the UK’s 2050 net zero goal as the solution will require a “whole host of technologies”, the boss of a utility giant has claimed.
Son of Piper Alpha survivor publishes research into ‘moral cost’ of disasters
The son of a Piper Alpha survivor has published new research to shine a light on the hidden ”moral costs” of disaster incidents
Exclusive: Figures show ‘resurgence’ for oil and gas university courses in Aberdeen following downturn
University chiefs have hailed a “resurgence” in applications to oil and gas courses in Aberdeen following a sharp drop during the downturn.
UK offshore wind will ‘likely remain’ in shallow waters without floating investment, report claims
The UK offshore wind market will "likely remain" in shallower waters without significant floating wind investment, according to a new report.
‘Fantastic outcome’ as Aberdeen Uni scoop Shell electric car award
Students from Aberdeen University scooped a prestigious electric car award over the weekend, despite being first-time competitors at the Shell Eco-marathon in London.
OGIC brings up milestone after agreeing 100th project
The Oil and gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has announced the signing of its 100th project, taking the total it has invested in technology development for the industry in the past five years to £6million.
West of Shetland stranded pools ‘could yield additional £10bn’ with new tech
"Stranded pools" off Shetland could yield £10 billion in additional revenue, according to a senior subsea engineer.
North Sea rocks could act as renewable energy stores
The means to generate the UK’s entire electricity demand could be stored within porous rocks in the North Sea, according to a new study from two Scottish universities.