Aberdeen chosen as home for the ‘world’s first’ offshore floating facility to produce green hydrogen
Aberdeen has been selected as the home for the “world’s first” offshore floating facility to produce green hydrogen.
Energy
Huge blow to nuclear industry as Horizon halts plans to develop two sites
Horizon Nuclear Power has announced it will be ceasing its activities to develop two projects in the UK following a decision by Japanese giant Hitachi to pull out of the scheme.
International testing company plans new centre in Aberdeen
An international company specialising in testing and inspection is planning to open a new remote service centre in Aberdeen in the autumn.
Scottish Labour leader shares ‘great frustration’ on lack of resolution regarding Aberdeen Nine suspension
Richard Leonard said the lack of resolution on the suspension of nine Aberdeen councillors from the Scottish Labour party is of "great frustration" to him.
Energy bills set to drop by up to £95 as Ofgem cuts price cap
Ofgem has said it will slash bills for around 15 million households by as much as £95 as the regulator reduced its cap on energy bills to their lowest level yet.
SSE to push ahead with £7.5bn green investment plan despite Covid-19 impact
Energy giant SSE has said it will push ahead with plans to invest £7.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next five years, despite warning that its profits could take a £250 million hit from the coronavirus crisis.
Ofgem proposes £20 energy bill price cut in £25bn investment package
The energy watchdog has vowed to take money out of shareholders’ pockets to improve investment in a green energy network while slashing bills.
Aberdeen MP calls for oil and gas deal at ‘forefront’ of UK Government economic statement
An Aberdeen MP has called on the UK Chancellor to put an oil and gas sector deal at the forefront of his economic statement when it is announced today.
‘Crisis’ sees Nicola Sturgeon unveil £62 million energy transition fund to support North Sea jobs and businesses
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a £62 million energy transition fund to support jobs in the oil and gas sector.
Energy giant BP plans 10,000 job cuts
Energy giant BP has announced plans to cut around 10,000 jobs worldwide in response to the latest oil downturn.
‘Give offshore workers tests’ says Union chief
A union chief has spoken of his hopes that a scheme can be set up to test oil and gas workers for Covid-19 before going offshore.
Energy giant on hunt for young north-east engineers
Young people in the north-east could get the chance to be on the frontline of efforts to decarbonise the UK.
North-east jobs at risk as energy giant SSE cuts staff
Almost a dozen jobs are under threat at a north-east power plant.
Aberdeen university team behind green energy turbine
Researchers from an Aberdeen university are investigating a prototype which aims to reduce carbon emissions.
North-east residents’ views wanted on green housing
Homeowners are being asked for their opinions on how to make their homes warmer and greener.
Apology over meter as Aberdeen couple left in cold
An Aberdeen couple have hit out at an energy supplier after they were left without power.
Scientists develop artificial leaf capable of producing clean gas
Scientists have taken a leaf from nature’s book in an effort to make clean gas found in fuels, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
Aberdeen energy staff soften blow of low income and rising fuel bills
Poor energy efficiency in the Aberdeen's granite buildings and high fuel costs help explain why around 29% of the city live in fuel poverty, it has been claimed.
Charity links up with north-east golf club
A charity has joined forces with a north-east golf course.
Climate change to be subject of AECC conference
OGUK chief executive Deirdre Michie said: "I would like to reassure Greta Thunberg we are listening, because we want the world to be a better place too."
Purchase of new hydrogen buses approved by Aberdeen councillors
Council bosses will explore plans to create a “Hydrogen Valley” in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost meets international energy experts at Texas conference
Aberdeen's Lord Provost has met industry leaders and experts at an international energy conference.
Firm sweeps up contract to provide clean energy for TECA
A firm has been appointed to operate a new energy centre being built within the TECA site.
Single wave energy device could power 100 homes, experts claim
A new cut-price wave energy device that could help power homes and businesses is being developed by experts at a Scottish university.
Food waste will help power new Aberdeen exhibition centre
A contractor has been appointed to build a plant which will transform waste into gas to power the new exhibition centre.
Edinburgh Premier Inn becomes first battery-powered hotel in UK
An Edinburgh hotel has become the first in the UK to be battery-powered.
Challenge is on for north-east students hoping to solve energy problem
Seconday pupils across the north-east will present their solutions to an energy industry challenge next week.
Nearly 300 tonnes of oil and chemicals ‘accidentally released’ into North Sea in 2017
Nearly 300 tonnes of oil and chemicals accidentally spilled into the North Sea in 2017, according to a new environmental report.
SPONSORED: Britain embraces an energy-efficient future
The smart meter rollout will be vital in ensuring we have an energy system that is cleaner, greener and fit for the future.
Moray Firth wind project inks £10m deal with Highland port
A mammoth Moray Firth windfarm project has announced a multi-million agreement with a Highland port.