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Construction has started on a subsea electricity superhighway which will help expand the grid for the future. As well as supporting long-term local development for regional communities playing host to the critical electricity infrastructure. Eastern Green Link 1, a joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission, will transport green electricity for …

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Offshore platforms, such as oil and gas rigs, wind turbines and their substations, offer a tempting respite for migratory birds attracted by their lights. But landing on these structures can be a death sentence for tired birds that use up precious energy needed for their onward journey. Glamox, a world leader in lighting, is now …

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Bluewater, the specialist energy private equity firm, has signed a purchase agreement to sell Apex International Energy, a leading independent player in oil & gas exploration and production in the prolific Egyptian upstream market. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, subject to the fulfilment of governmental approvals and customary conditions precedent, Apex will be bought by …

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Photo: Arne Reidar Mortensen / Equinor The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has imposed a fine of 4 million Euros on Equinor for two cases of REMIT* violation in connection with the booking of annual gas transmission capacities, one in 2019 and one in 2020. Equinor will appeal the decision. The case concerns the booking …

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Flow remediation specialist, Pipetech, has announced the launch of its revolutionary Downhole Scale Remediation (DSR) technology, set to redefine wellbore cleaning solutions for the global energy sector. Supported by the Net Zero Technology Centre’s (NZTC) emissions reduction programme, this innovation promises to redefine wellbore cleaning solutions while advancing sustainable practices. The DSR directly addresses long-standing …

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WEG, a leading electric motor, variable frequency drives and gearbox manufacturer, will support a major UAE oil and gas organisation in reducing its onshore operations’ environmental footprint. WEG’s integrated drive solutions, including electric motors, variable speed drives (VSDs) and transformers, will help maximise efficiency, reliability and safety in critical water injection operations. The $2.4 billion …

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Aurora Energy Services has appointed contracts and procurement specialist Katie Jordan to its management team as Chief Commercial Officer. Highly experienced in subcontract and client contract management, Katie joins the ambitious Inverness-headquartered Aurora from global energy company TechnipFMC. At TechnipFMC she was a member of the UK leadership team and held the position of supply …

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Voltalis, the European leader in demand response services, aims to develop up to 5 GWp of demand response capacity across residential and commercial buildings in the UK energy market by 2030. Achieving this ambition would represent an investment plan of up to £1 billion. Demand response, also known as “intelligent demand-side management,” plays a vital …

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Marathon Petroleum has expanded its partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Since launching the initiative in 2023, Marathon Petroleum has trained nearly 800 employees in the Transportation and Rail organization to identify human trafficking situations on the road and how to report suspicious activity. Nearly 700 of those certified are fleet drivers. “Human trafficking isn’t …

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Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stopped off at ScottishPower Renewables’ offshore wind base in Lowestoft last week, to hear about the green energy company’s multi-billion projects in the region and the positive impact they are having. Popping into the East Anglia ONE base, he toured the facility with the operations team, chatted to staff and apprentices …

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