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Equinor to drill up to 3,000 wells in offshore Norway before 2040
Oil producer Equinor plans to drill up to 3,000 offshore wells in offshore Norway before 2040. The energy giant aims to boost the recovery rate from its fields in the region to well above the global average, with the aim of extending production from the mature basin beyond 2030. The figure totals almost as many […]
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UK public urged to use water wisely
The public is being urged to use water wisely as the UK environment “suffered” due to the heatwave between May and July. The call from the National Drought Group comes after a meeting, chaired by Environment Agency (EA) Chief Executive Sir James Bevan, discussed pressure on water resources and the environment. The EA said it […]
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UK’s services and industry responsible for 30% of total energy consumption
The UK’s services and industry are responsible for 30% of the nation’s total energy consumption. That’s according to a new analysis from Energi Mine, which says large businesses of more than 250 employees account for around 45% of non-domestic and non-transportation energy demand. Overall energy consumption by UK businesses is falling, with small companies reducing […]
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M&S to swap plastic cutlery for wood alternatives
MS is swapping plastic cutlery in its cafes with bamboo alternatives to cut down on non-biodegradable waste. The grocery giant currently gives away 75 million plastic forks, spoons and knives every year, many of which contribute to plastic waste ending up in landfill or the environment. It plans to start the scheme early next year, after using […]
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University of Strathclyde enrolls in green rewards scheme
The University of Strathclyde is to roll out a new sustainability programme in October, following a successful five-month pilot period. The Jump programme, delivered in collaboration with Green Rewards, allows staff to use a web-based platform or mobile app to track various wellbeing and environment-related activities, earning green points for the activities they complete. Employees […]
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Latest Jobs – Senior Consultant – RedZone Recruitment
Our Client is seeking a Senior Consultant Role: Our client is seeking a Senior Consultant to successfully deliver the requirements of numerous consultancy projects. Ranging from steering a client through the Market Entry journey, delivering results from data analytical assignments or project managing a software project. The successful candidate will be highly organised with proven […]
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ABB to deliver ‘world’s largest’ digital substation in Belarus
ABB has won an order to deliver what it claims will be the world’s largest digital substation in Belarus. The project for the Belarus Ministry of Energy and transmission utility Mogilevenergo will consist of technology that is expected to enhance controllability and reliability while optimising operating costs. The company will supply protection and control equipment, […]
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Latest Jobs – Junior Consultant – Redzone Recruitment
Our client is an organisation offering consultancy led, IT and operational solutions to the energy sector. Now looking to grow to meet the increasing demands of its current client base and take advantage of opportunities within the market. Role: As a Junior Consultant, working as part of the consulting team, including time spent in clients’ […]
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California lawmakers pass bill for 100% clean energy
Lawmakers in California have voted in support of a bill to generate 100% clean energy by 2045. The approval from the California State Assembly means the bill will be sent back to the Senate for the final green light before it goes to Governor Jerry Brown. The bill would also raise the state’s renewable energy […]
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India to provide subsidies for all types of EVs
India has announced it is to provide subsidies for all types of electric vehicles (EVs). The second phase of its Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme has now been finalised. It will provide subsidy support for all types of EVs, including two, three and four-wheelers, with an investment of about Rs5,500 crore […]
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