Region to fore at show

Aberdeen City and Shire will underline its commitment to the industry later this year with its largest showcase of renewable-energy Full Article

Go-ahead sought for two turbines

Aberdeenshire councillors will be asked to approve a plan to build two wind turbines at East Leylodge Farm, near Kintore,... Full Article

Policy on windfarm benefits under fire

A Scottish renewable energy trade group has warned Highland Council it risks losing valuable community benefits due to its new... Full Article

European cash for Highland wind turbines

Farmers in the Highlands have won funding from Europe's Leader initiative to help them develop wind energy schemes. The Tore-based... Full Article

Moray vessel operator hails renewables rise

A Moray chartered-vessel company said yesterday the rise of Scotland’s renewable-energy industry had trebled its turnover in three years. Lossiemouth-based... Full Article

Over 200 sign up against turbines

More than 200 people have signed a petition against a windfarm south of Inverness. West Coast Energy wants to build... Full Article

Turbines approved despite RAF Buchan radar warning

Windfarm campaigners have condemned councillors for backing a series of rural Buchan turbine projects despite warnings they may affect RAF... Full Article

Powering up to build Scotland’s largest dam

Power company SSE has applied to build Scotland’s largest hydro electric scheme – including the country’s largest dam – in... Full Article

Protesters air grievances about proposed windfarm

Campaigners against proposals for a windfarm on a Moray moor held a protest outside a consultation meeting yesterday. German company... Full Article

Trust opposes Lairg project

One of Scotland’s leading conservation charities has lodged an objection to a 22-turbine wind development in Sutherland. German renewable energy... Full Article

Groups award £1bn subsea cable contract

The first subsea electricity cable between Scotland and England could be operational by 2016 after the organisations behind the project... Full Article

Call halt to windfarm schemes near bases, says MoD

THE Ministry of Defence is waging war against green-energy schemes in rural Buchan. Military radar experts fear the number of... Full Article

‘Independence could bring £30billion energy windfall’

An independent Scotland could build up a £30billion investment fund on the back of renewable energy, Alex Salmond claimed last... Full Article

Orkney pioneers marine power

Scotland’s first near-shore commercial marine power development off the coast of Orkney has been approved. Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has... Full Article

Council ‘takes nothing’ from windfarm benefit

The leader of Highland Council has rejected claims the local authority takes a chunk of community benefit from windfarm development.... Full Article

Gas reserves targeted

Aberdeen-based technology firm Gas2 said yesterday it had received £5.5million of funding to develop a system which could open up... Full Article

Energy firms urged to apply

Renewable-energy firms developing marine and tidal projects in Scotland have been urged to apply for government funding. The Scottish Government... Full Article

Communities get say at wind talks

Highland Council has bowed to public pressure and invited community councillors to a summit about multimillion-pound sweeteners from windfarm companies.... Full Article

Malawi energy scheme funding

A renewable energy programme for Malawi is to receive funding of £1.7million from the Scottish Government. The money, given over... Full Article

Trump accuses Salmond of trying to destroy Scotland

Donald Trump last night launched an astonishing attack on Alex Salmond – accusing him of being “hell bent” on destroying... Full Article

Work could start ‘next year’

An offshore windfarm and test centre in Aberdeen Bay could be operational in two years, one of the companies behind... Full Article

Scotland to get green technology centre

A new £50million centre aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of green technologies will be based in Glasgow, the UK Government... Full Article

‘Trump will get on board’

Alex Salmond has claimed US property tycoon Donald Trump will finally come round and appreciate the benefits of renewable energy.... Full Article

Councillors in power bid

A group of north-east councillors want their local authority to spend £24million building wind turbines. Members of the Democratic Independent... Full Article

Fire ice finds ‘likely’

Untouched reservoirs of a potentially valuable new type of fossil fuel will “probably” be found in the North Sea, an... Full Article

£80m north windfarm build on track

Developers behind an £80million Highland windfarm said yesterday they expected it to be operational next year. The 21-turbine Baillie Hill... Full Article

Fire ice fuel of the future may lie in the ocean depths west of Shetland

The North Sea could have reserves of a potentially valuable new fuel dubbed “fire ice” – which is tipped to... Full Article

Energy: ‘Fire ice’ may be answer after oil runs out

Methane hydrates – or “fire ice” – could be key to meeting global demand for fuel when oil supplies run... Full Article

Scottish seabed could hold fuel of the future

THE seabed off the coast of north Scotland could hold key reserves of a valuable new fuel, energy chiefs have... Full Article

Group to focus on grid revamp

Industry professionals will gather in Inverness next week to discuss how developments in Scotland’s electricity grid network can benefit the... Full Article

Winds of change see more demand for turnkey services

Jack-up vessel operator Seajacks has said it would like to order three new units this year – a move which... Full Article

Heat firm pumps up the volume

Scottish biomass heat specialist HWEnergy has predicted a jump in turnover this year thanks to the rising price of oil... Full Article

MPs urge cut to windfarm subsidy levels

More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore windfarms... Full Article

Boom time for Norway

Last year was a record year for the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and the boom is set to continue for... Full Article

More than 200 wind turbines installed offshore EU in 2011 as boom accelerates

A total of 235 wind turbines, with an aggregate generating capacity of 866MW (megawatts) and costing £2billion (2.4billion euros), were... Full Article

Spanish multi energy scheme

An offshore energy project incorporating wind, wave power and a multi-trophic aquaculture farm has been launched in Spain. The H2OCEAN... Full Article

Helius’s biomass plant on course for 2013 start

Helius Energy said yesterday it was on track to start operations at its biomass processing plant at Rothes next year.... Full Article

Offshore projects’ delays hit CHC Scotia

North Sea helicopter operator CHC Scotia said yesterday that it had been hit by delays to oil and gas projects.... Full Article

Atlantis tidal device heads south to Blyth

Tidal device developer Atlantis Resources is to test its AR1000 machine at the National Renewable Energy Centre (NAREC) in Blyth,... Full Article

Operation issues in spotlight

Future issues around how massive offshore windfarms will be operated and maintained was a key topic on the final day... Full Article

Glendoe to power up later this year

Scottish utility SSE said yesterday it expected electricity production at the Glendoe hydro station to restart in the middle of... Full Article

Samsung could invest up to £100million manufacturing wind turbines in Scotland

Global shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has announced plans which could see it invest up to £100million in manufacturing... Full Article

Support scheme aims to generate business

A £900,000 project being launched at Scotland’s largest offshore windpower conference in Aberdeen today is aimed at supporting growth in... Full Article

Mark creating 50 jobs in Aberdeen

Energy-efficiency firm Mark Group unveiled plans for 50 jobs as it opened a new depot in Aberdeen, yesterday. Leicester-based Mark... Full Article

MoD urges councillors to reject wind turbines plans

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is trying to block new plans for wind turbines in rural Buchan, it has emerged.... Full Article

Green energy deals hit record level

Deals for “new generation” renewable technologies – wind, solar, biomass – are today said to be entering the big time,... Full Article

Capital backed for new bank

Edinburgh’s bid to host the Green Investment Bank received a boost today following the endorsement of the leaders of Aberdeen,... Full Article

Call on UK cash for energy park

A north MSP has called on the UK Government to invest in the Pentland Firth after it becomes Scotland’s first... Full Article

Pentland Firth gets power role using tides and waves

THE UK Government is poised to deliver a major boost to the Highland and islands economy by naming the Pentland... Full Article

Windfarm ‘no barrier to tourism’

An offshore windfarm should be regarded as a way for the north-east to diversify – not as a barrier to... Full Article

Windfarm fight blows on

Campaigners are putting the final touches to their case against a controversial Highland windfarm development. Druim Ba Sustainable Energy want... Full Article

Offshore wind industry in the spotlight

Scotland’s largest offshore wind event is in Aberdeen next week. The Scottish Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition will bring together... Full Article

Remp quits as SeaEnergy chief

North-east firm SeaEnergy said yesterday Steve Remp, its executive chairman, had stepped down from the board. David Sigsworth, who was... Full Article

Golf and tourism chiefs back Trump’s fight against offshore turbines

Golf and tourism bosses announced last night that they are backing Donald Trump’s fight to block plans for a windfarm... Full Article

North airports ‘could enjoy spin-off from energy sector’

The managing director of Highlands and Islands Airports (Hial) said yesterday he believed the energy sector’s growing importance in the... Full Article

Council blown away by applications for turbines

Aberdeenshire Council received five times as many wind turbine applications last year as the biggest local authority area in Scotland.... Full Article

Marine Current Turbines on the hunt for finance

Tidal power developer Marine Current Turbines (MCT) has invited investors for its first two commercial-scale projects, including one off Scotland.... Full Article

Windfarm scheme decision this week

An offshore windfarm opposed by US billionaire Donald Trump will be discussed by councillors for the final time this week.... Full Article

Decision imminent on revised turbine scheme

A controversial bid for a 149ft wind turbine in the north-east is due to be resolved tomorrow. Aberdeenshire councillors are... Full Article

Blunders sink Nicol Stephen’s windfarm plan - again

A former deputy first minister was left red-faced last night after council planners rejected a second botched windfarm application by... Full Article

Rewards from subsea electricity project will be huge, says minister

A subsea electricity grid linking Scotland and Ireland has the potential to deliver “huge” rewards, says Finance Secretary John Swinney.... Full Article

Green energy schemes to get access to extra £100m

AN EXTRA £100million will be made available to support green energy projects in Scotland after a deal was struck between... Full Article

Windfarm victory for Mormond white horse

AMBITIOUS plans to build a major windfarm on the slopes of a popular north-east hill have been revised following fears... Full Article

Watchdog steps up its probe into high cost of energy

ENERGY regulator Ofgem has stepped up its investigation into the big six energy suppliers by appointing a specialist team of... Full Article

Energy-from-waste firms ‘deserve more incentives’

MORE should be done to allow businesses specialising in creating energy from waste to contribute to meeting Scotland’s low-carbon targets,... Full Article

Infotechnics wins deal with Slovakian firm

Infotechnics, a provider of integrated software services to the oil and gas, power and utility industries, said yesterday it had... Full Article

SLP Engineering: back in business with a big future

AT ITS peak, SLP Engineering had 1,500 people working at its Lowestoft yard. But this time last year, after some... Full Article

GE chooses next oil and gas chief

Dan Heintzelman, currently chief executive of GE Energy Services, has been named chief executive of GE Oil and Gas. He... Full Article

Young engineers land global award

BUDDING engineers from a Dundee high school have scooped a leading student design award for their work on a prototype... Full Article

Centrica reports profit dip as energy bills soar

Energy company Centrica reported a large drop in profits yesterday amid a continuing furore over rising electricity and gas bills.... Full Article

Woodfuel’s energy potential gets boost

THE expanding interest in renewable energy took another step this week with Inverurie-based Rural Development Initiatives being appointed to provide... Full Article

Backing for marine energy plan

A THURSO company hoping to build and operate a marine-energy control centre has been backed by the industry. An independent... Full Article

Boardroom shake-up at Helius Energy

HELIUS Energy is having a boardroom shake-up in an effort to cut its payroll. The renewable-energy firm, which is building... Full Article

Al Gore visiting Scotland to speak at conference on climate change

Climate change campaigner and former US vice-president Al Gore is to speak in Scotland later this year. He was yesterday... Full Article

Elaine joins top Energy team

ENERGY has acquired a new team member – reporter Elaine Maslin. She has joined us from the Eastern Daily Press... Full Article

Open days give insight into Sureclean

DOZENS of clients and guests are attending technology open days at oil service firm Sureclean. The company, which offers high... Full Article

Faroe shares sink on ‘unworkable’ well

A highly anticipated deep-sea well off the west of Shetland is to be abandoned as unworkable following one of the... Full Article

Aviation biofuels – how green are they?

Fossil fuels may turn out to be the greener option for aviation, according to researchers at MIT, the world-renowned US... Full Article

Fuel-making algae

Many kinds of algae and cyano-bacteria – common water-dwelling micro-organisms – are capable of using energy from sunlight to split... Full Article

SPR boss joins wind taskforce

ENERGY Minister Charles Hendry appointed a director at Scottish Power Renewables (SPR) yesterday to lead a taskforce focused on reducing... Full Article

Aberdeen energy shows under same ownership

TWO major energy shows, both in Aberdeen, are now under the same ownership as a result of an acquisition by... Full Article