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Aberdeen to be home of GB Energy

Published 4 months ago

It has been revealed that Aberdeen is set to become the headquarters for the UK government’s new publicly-owned energy company, GB Energy.

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NZTC launches TechX Clean Energy Accelerator with £500k funding pool

Published 4 months ago

The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has opened applications for the 2025 cohort of its TechX Clean Energy Accelerator.

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Middle East contracts bring in £2.7m for Aberdeen firm

Published 4 months ago

Aberdeen-headquartered ICR Group, a global maintenance and integrity solutions firm, together with its regional partners, has secured $3.5 million (£2.67m) in contracts in the Middle East over the past four months.

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North Sea oil firm to slow down investment plans in light of fiscal and regulatory uncertainty

Published 4 months ago

Norwegian oil company Neo Energy has announced a significant slowdown in investment across its portfolio, including the Buchan Horst oilfield in the North Sea.

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Clean power projects successful in latest UK Government auction round

Published 4 months ago

Scottish renewable energy projects with a joint capacity to generate almost 2GW of clean electricity have today won contracts in a vital UK auction.

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East Lothian battery energy storage system gains government approval

Published 4 months ago

The Scottish Government has granted consent for the construction and operation of the Smeaton Battery Energy Storage System, a 228MW:456MWh project near Dalkeith, East Lothian.

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Edinburgh Boiler Company named Octopus Energy Trusted Partner

Published 4 months ago

The Edinburgh Boiler Company is primed for further growth after being named an official Octopus Energy Trusted Partner.

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Energy Profits Levy hike could cost UK economy £13bn, warns OEUK

Published 4 months ago

The UK government’s proposed fiscal policy would generate a loss in economic value of around £13 billion compared to the economic contribution generated under the current windfall tax regime, according to Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).

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Aberdeen drilling waste firm achieves £3.7m Q2 operating profit

Published 4 months ago

Global drilling waste management company TWMA has posted its second quarter 2024 earnings of $19.5 million (c. £14.85m) and operating profit of $4.9m (c. £3.73m).

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Shetland connected to GB electricity grid for first time

Published 4 months ago

The Shetland Islands have been connected to the GB electricity grid for the first time following the completion of what is expected to be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK along with a 160-mile-long subsea link to take power generated on its island site to the mainland.

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Robertson appointed to deliver Aberdeen hydrogen project

Published 4 months ago

Infrastructure work by Robertson Civil Engineering will begin on site later this year to create the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub being delivered in a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council.

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Royal Dornoch’s new clubhouse goes green with £5m funding

Published 4 months ago

A Scottish links golf course is using sustainability as a driver for growth as it prepares to open a new energy-efficient clubhouse.

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Procast completes indoor air source heat pump project in Argyll

Published 4 months ago

Principal contractor Procast Group has handed properties back to tenants following an innovative £100,000 indoor air source heat pump project.

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RES submits plans for 60MW Kintyre wind project

Published 4 months ago

Renewable energy company RES has submitted a proposal for a nine-turbine wind farm to be built in the Killean Estate area.

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GB Energy jobs spark Aberdeen HQ hopes

Published 4 months ago

GB Energy, the UK’s new publicly-owned clean energy company, has begun advertising jobs based in Aberdeen, raising hopes that the city will be chosen as its headquarters.

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