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Scotland’s big event…

...the sector. The Scottish Energy Careers Festival, organised by s1jobs, takes place on Wednesday 17th September between 11am and 8pm at 200 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. www.s1jobs.com/newsandguides/the-scottish-energy-careers-festival-2014.html “That North Sea...

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Customer service – a top priority

Oil heating customers receive good customer service from OFTEC registered installers. “It’s clear that something needs to be done about customer service in the energy industry,” says Charter UK in...
Ken Cronin CEO UKIFDA

Insight

Ken’s Corner: Unintended consequences

...treat bioenergy “it is important to acknowledge that how we consider the emissions and treatment of bioenergy has evolved. While combustion of biomass does physically produce CO2 emissions at the...
Spanish and portuguese flags on blue sky background

Market Report

The European blackouts – causes and caveats

...electricity grids are designed around fossil-fuel power stations (coal, oil, gas) which generate alternating current (AC). Renewable energy on the other hand generates direct current (DC), which means that solar...

News

Calls for clarity on recent Budget announcements

...today’s Budget in connection with energy and the low carbon economy,” said Darren Walsh, energy partner at DWF. “There is clear support for a carbon capture and storage power station...
Renovare Fuels

Opinion

Renovare Fuels: establishing the pathway towards a greener future

...alongside leading Northern Ireland renewable energy operator and biogas specialists, B9 Energy Control Limited, and leading UK anaerobic digestion operators, Powerhouse Management Ltd. The Craigmore landfill site, which first opened...

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Simon – investing in our infrastructure

...being considered for steam production. It is hoped that a mix of energy sources will give some protection against future energy price fluctuations. Coping with the legacy of Buncefield “The...

Opinion

New UK oil essential for low carbon future

...its total energy from oil and gas. For Scotland the levels are even higher – in 2020 it relied on oil and gas for 78% of its total energy and...

Insight

A vertically challenged market

...wholesalers such as Greenergy, Harvest Energy, Mabanaft, Prax Petroleum and World Fuel Services. Collectively this group now supplies approximately a quarter of the UK’s inland oil products market and around...
Grangemouth march for jobs

Analysis

A just transition for Grangemouth?

...Grangemouth. However, Scottish energy secretary Gillian Martin was unable to say how many jobs the investment would likely save but claims to be “confident” saying: “They are a highly skilled,...
Lhyfe announces plans for UK green hydrogen plant

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Lhyfe announces plans for UK green hydrogen plant

...energy-intensive industries and transportation, boosting the country’s energy security and creating new economic opportunities. It also has ambitions to develop offshore hydrogen production, tapping into the huge offshore wind potential...