SUVs could offset benefits from electric cars – report
Experts are warning that the continued popularity of SUVs could offset any benefits gained from electric cars.
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Island port kept busy by improving oil and gas sector
Lerwick port bosses have reported a continued upturn in offshore energy-related business during the third quarter of 2019.
Energy firms risk misleading customers with ‘green’ tariffs, Which? says
Energy firms risk misleading environmentally conscious customers with tariffs marked 100% renewable electricity, according to a Which? investigation.
Hinkley nuclear power station costs increase by up to £3bn
The cost of building the new nuclear power station at Hinkley is estimated to increase by between £1.9 billion and £2.9 billion.
Offshore wind costs tumble to new record lows
The cost of offshore wind has continued to tumble as the Government revealed the price for power from new schemes had fallen below £40 per megawatt hour of electricity.
Smart meter rollout delayed until 2024
Energy suppliers have been given an extra four years to roll out smart meters into every home in the country, the Government has revealed.
Ovo’s £500m SSE deal to create new energy giant
Thousands of north and north-east households will have a new name at the top of their energy bills next year if regulators approve a £500 million takeover of SSE’s domestic supply arm.
Ovo to become second biggest energy provider after agreeing SSE deal
Ovo is set to become Britain’s second largest gas and electricity provider after striking a £500 million deal to buy larger rival SSE’s household supply arm.
Eversmart Energy becomes sixth supplier to go bust this year
Eversmart Energy has become the sixth energy supplier to go bust so far this year, leaving thousands of households not knowing who will provide their gas and electricity.
Take control of climate change issue, oil and gas industry told
Climate change protesters may target this week’s SPE Offshore Europe event as the sector faces a “tobacco industry moment”, it was claimed last night.
Boddam substation plans progress to full council
A new electricity substation could be built in Boddam as part of a national development.
Offshore Europe: Decommissioning technology will be on show at P&J Live
Robert Gordon University (RGU) will showcase three industry-leading simulators at next week’s SPE Offshore Europe conference and exhibition in Aberdeen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Windfarm developer faced with uncertainty over turbine plans after UK Government fund scrapped
A windfarm developer has claimed a lack of government funding has put its plans on hold.
WorleyParsons changes name after £2.4bn acquisition of Jacobs ECR
WorleyParsons has announced a rebrand after completing a £2.4bn acquisition of the energy, chemicals and resources division of US firm Jacobs.
Energising communities conference comes to Elgin
Elgin will play host to the first first Energising Communities Conference to be held in the Moray.
Subsea consultancy announces 10 new Aberdeen jobs after £500,000 investment
A subsea consultancy has announced the creation of 10 new Aberdeen jobs after raising £500,000 from investors.
Going green while staying in the black
Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m obsessed with my smart meter.
Energy giant Total hit with safety notice over rota changes
French energy giant Total has been issued with a safety notice after it “failed” to adequately assess the safety risks around changing offshore rotas.
Renewables leaders sought for Gold Awards
Innovative thinkers and renewables leaders are being sought to enter this year’s highly coveted Gold Awards.
Orkney £29m energy storage project could create ‘tens of thousands’ of jobs
The success of a £29 million Orkney energy storage pilot scheme has the potential to generate “tens of thousands” of UK renewables jobs, according to the project developer.