Aberdeen energy firm hit with suspected malware attack across a number of locations
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm EnerMech has been hit with a suspected malware attack.
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BiFab jobs boost announced amid criticism of firm’s Moray East contract management
Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is to reopen its yard at Methil, Fife, and create 40 new jobs at the site.
Energy firms pay out more than £10m in fines for rule-breaking
Households and regulators were paid out more than £10 million in compensation by energy firms this year, new data from watchdog Ofgem reveals.
Pensioners left in ‘dire straits’ due to crippling bills from ‘mis-sold’ energy scheme
Pensioners across the Highlands have been left in "desperate straits" due to crippling bills from a "mis-sold" energy scheme.
New poll shows majority of Tory voters back onshore wind
A Highland Conservative MSP has said it is “not at all surprising” that a new poll shows a majority of Tory voters support onshore wind projects.
Thousands of customers stung by price hikes as energy firms go bust – report
More than 250,000 customers have been moved on to expensive energy deals after their suppliers went bust, new research has revealed.
Woman who made it in male-dominated energy sector will return to Aberdeen alma mater to inspire young girls
A pioneer in the north-east's energy sector will return to her former school to help inspire a new generation of young women.
£100m drive to help UK firms capitalise on growth in offshore wind industry
UK firms are being told of the “huge opportunities” from the offshore wind industry in the coming years.
Household energy bills increase by £1.2bn in six months
Households across the country have seen a combined £1.2 billion added to energy bills thanks to 42 price rises in the six months since the Government’s flagship price cap was supposed to end rip-off bills, new research has found.
How Norway’s rain and snow will soon be powering British homes with green energy
Water flowing from mountains to fjords in Norway will soon be helping power British homes, as the world’s longest “interconnector” hooks up the two countries’ grids.
Scotland faces ‘hard and costly’ energy choices
A new independent advisory commission should be set up to look at how to meet Scotland’s energy needs, with a report warning “difficult decisions” will need to be taken on how to cope with a looming energy shortfall.
Experts probe cause of unprecedented South American power blackout
Authorities are investigating the cause of a massive power blackout that affected tens of millions of people in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Work under way to restore power after Argentina and Uruguay hit by major failure
Argentina’s main energy company has said it is “slowly beginning to restore” electricity after a massive power failure left large swathes of the South American country and neighbouring Uruguay in the dark.
SSE bosses lose out on annual bonus after failed npower merger
Bosses at energy giant SSE have missed out on an annual bonus this year after the collapse of its merger with npower in 2018.
New CEO takes the reins at Flowline Specialists
Aberdeenshire-based energy equipment maker Flowline Specialists has reshuffled its management team after its long-standing chief executive left the business.
Vandal leaves trail of destruction after stealing just £2 worth of copper
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of damage has been caused at an electricity substation by a vandal who made off with just £2 worth of copper.
Giant battery at UK’s largest onshore wind farm is a ‘significant step’
A giant battery is to be installed at the UK’s largest onshore wind farm in what has been hailed as “significant step forward” for greener electricity.
‘Significant pipeline’ of offshore wind work could be headed to Highlands
A director of Moray Offshore Renewables claimed last night that the new £12 million deal with Global Energy Group (Geg) could herald a “significant pipeline” of offshore wind work in the Highlands.
Moray East wind project announces £12m deal at Port of Nigg
A Highland energy boss last night hailed the agreement of a £12 million deal with a giant Moray Firth offshore wind project as “a real statement of confidence” in the Scottish renewables sector.
Prepay energy price cap could rise, watchdog warns
Four million vulnerable households on prepay gas and electricity meters could soon see their bills rise, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Fairfield Decom reports interest from global markets weeks after formation
The managing director of a new Aberdeenshire-based decommissioning business has said he has already received interest from south-east Asia in the weeks-old venture.
Energy transition progress ‘inextricably linked’ to diversity drive, OGUK chief says
The UK oil sector’s quest to improve diversity and inclusion among the workforce will not be forgotten about as the energy transition debate gathers steam, an industry chief said yesterday.
Challenger energy supplier Bulb set to expand overseas
The UK’s largest renewable energy supplier, Bulb, is set to expand into France, Spain and Texas in the United States, according to the company’s co-founder and chief executive.
Opinion: It won’t be easy to satisfy Greta Thunberg on climate change
Emergencies are not to be taken lightly so I am waiting with interest to find what the UK Parliament and Scottish Government announcements of a climate change emergency add up to.
Urgent action needed to support vulnerable energy customers, says report
Urgent action is needed to improve help for vulnerable energy customers, according to an independent report.
Vulnerable households overpaying for energy by £250m, research suggests
The most vulnerable households in the country are paying out £250 million more than they should on their energy bills, according to new research.
Energy company apologise for any disruption caused by substantial ongoing cabling works in Forres
An energy company has apologise to Forres residents for the disruption caused by a lengthy period of power lines works.
SSE to offload home energy business by mid-2020
Energy giant SSE has pledged to offload its under-pressure energy supply business by mid-2020 after shedding more than half a million customer accounts.
Npower slumps to loss as more customers head for exit
Energy giant Npower has swung to a loss at the start of 2019 after shedding another 102,000 customers and taking a hit from the energy price cap.
E.On UK earnings dragged down by energy price cap
Energy giant E.On’s UK earnings have dived after it was dragged down by the impact of the energy price cap.
Energy customers missing out on millions in compensation – Citizens Advice
Energy customers have missed out on an estimated £5.1 million in compensation over the last three years, according to Citizens Advice.
Energy customers to receive automatic compensation from May 1
Energy customers will automatically receive compensation from Wednesday if they suffer switching errors or if suppliers are late in refunding credit when they leave.