Petrofac restructuring approved by courts as it looks to ‘healthy pipeline of future opportunities’
Aberdeen-based oil services firm Petrofac has had its restructuring plan approved by the High Court of England and Wales.
‘Disappointing’ hydrogen sector needs government backing
Intervention needed to support the UK’s nascent green hydrogen industry is at least a year behind schedule, which has resulted in “disappointing” results for the sector.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Supporting energy workers during turbulent times
During Mental Health Awareness Week, the International Association of Drilling Contractors' (IADC) boss Darren Sutherland offered advice for employers to support energy workers during a turbulent time for the industry.
Wood extends Sidara takeover again
Aberdeen-based engineering firm Wood has extended the Sidara takeover deadline as its acquisition saga continues.
‘Anxiety around job losses’ in the region makes Kintore Hydrogen ‘important’
Amid job uncertainty in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Statera policy manager Phoebe Finn argued the importance of the 3GW Kintore Hydrogen project.
GB Energy legislation passes as bosses meet in Scotland
The Great British Energy Bill has passed through parliament, establishing the UK's state-backed energy firm.
Exceed wins deal to operate Viaro’s Shell and Exxon assets
Aberdeen-based Exceed has secured a multi-million-pound contract to operate Viaro Energy’s recently obtained UK assets.
Union doubt mass job cuts will change Westminster energy policy
Government will either listen and change - or will “prematurely bring an end to the North Sea”, a union official has said.
EVOL: Bad news comes in threes
This week, there has been a whole lot of doom and gloom in the UK energy market.
All about All-Energy 2025
The All-Energy conference is set to return to Glasgow this month as it aims to top last year’s record-breaking show.
Business leaders and SNP call on Starmer to visit Aberdeen amid North Sea job losses
600 jobs at risk in the north-east of Scotland in the last two weeks; 2,500 jobs lost in the North Sea in the last year. These are the points being made by politicians and business leaders following Harbour Energy's 250 job cuts in Aberdeen.
Troubled firm Wood says new North Sea contracts will support 500 Aberdeen jobs
The engineering group, which has seen its shares suspended, is also the subject of a takeover offer.
Harbour Energy reports ‘strong start to the year’ despite job cuts
Following news that it would cut 250 jobs from its onshore Aberdeen workforce, Harbour Energy has reported a "strong start to the year".
ScottishPower receives £1.3bn for UK grid upgrades
The National Wealth Fund has handed out £600 million to ScottishPower to finance further grid upgrades in the UK.
Reform UK vs Labour: A ‘mature and sensible debate’ needed for net zero
Geg Quinn calls for a sensible debate on the UK's journey to net zero that avoids the 'extremist' views from both sides.
Recruitment firm sees 20% uptick in revenues due to energy clients
Aberdeenshire's Grace May has reported a more than 20% increase in revenues, with all of its growth coming from work in the energy sector.
Calls for energy policy shift ahead of Programme for Government
AGCC has called for a series of policy shifts from first minister John Swinney ahead of the 2025 Programme for Government.
Scottish government offers up £8.5m for next round of just transition fund
The next tranche of the Just Transition Fund is set to open, as £8.5 million in public funds comes up for grabs for firms in Moray and the north-east.
EVOL: Scotland’s ‘wrath’, BP and Equinor Q1s, and Octopus defends zonal pricing
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Scottish government dishes out £3.4m in pursuit of hydrogen ambitions
The Scottish government has unveiled a £3.4 million investment in the country's hydrogen economy across 11 projects.
Supply chain offers up 31 tenders for Teesside CCS project
Supermajor BP has listed more than 30 multi-million-pound tenders for its Teesside-based carbon capture storage (CCS) project.
From Houston to Aberdeen: Travel firm shifts energy management
As global energy markets shift, travel company ATPI has appointed Aberdeen-based Zara Higgins as its head of energy, a role previously held in Houston, Texas.
Emperor’s Clothes Syndrome and the energy transition
To ensure the UK's energy transition is just industry needs a 'little boy in the crowd' much like in Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.
Scottish suppliers not able to compete for renewables work due to policy
More than half of respondents to Scottish Renewables’ supply chain report said that domestic market conditions are making it more difficult to win work.
Grangemouth refinery closure to prompt ‘wrath of voters’, says union
The Grangemouth oil refinery has ceased operations with politicians set to feel the "wrath of voters" over job losses, a union boss said.