ESO to lay energy data sharing foundations in 2025
The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) is aiming to create a basic data-sharing system for the energy industry next year.
Geothermal offers GB Energy a solution to the decarbonisation of heat
The pace at which the newly elected Labour government has moved to establish Great British (GB) Energy via £8.3 billion of funding should be commended.
ABP, px Group launch Port of Barry clean growth hub plan
Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group announced on August 21 that they were launching their plan for a clean growth hub at the Port of Barry in South Wales.
Aberdeen Science Centre challenges pupils to find new uses for old oil platforms
Aberdeen Science Centre is seeking ideas on how to reuse decommissioned oil platforms from school pupils as part of a new competition.
Welsh wind development held back by outdated planning system
Onshore wind and solar developer Bute Energy has warned that numerous planning barriers are preventing growth in the Welsh renewable energy sector.
SSEN refines Kintore-Tealing route despite calls to ditch current design
SSEN Transmission has refined the route for its Kintore to Tealing 400kV power line despite calls for it to ditch its overhead design.
EnergyPathways applies for gas storage licence in UK Irish Sea
EnergyPathways (AIM:EPP) announced on August 19 that it had submitted a gas storage licence application to the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) for its proposed offshore Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project in the UK Irish Sea.
Salamander deploys fish monitors to study floating wind environmental impact
The developers of the Salamander floating offshore wind farm have deployed equipment to monitor the project’s impact on the marine environment.
Prosafe signs lease in planned move from Aberdeen centre
Norwegian accommodation vessel group Prosafe (OSLO: PRS) will move out of its office in the Silver Fin Building, Aberdeen after agreeing a lease for space at Kingshill Park.
Power Moves: EnerMech leadership shakeup and more
Alison Hazell has been promoted to the newly created role of chief marketing officer at Aberdeen-based specialist energy and infrastructure contractor EnerMech.
Orsted mulls using export cable from failed US project in UK wind farms
Orsted (CPH: ORSTED) is considering reusing the export cable from a failed US wind farm in its Hornsea development in the UK.
Subsea firm Film-Ocean pitches wind power tower in Aberdeenshire
Ellon-based firm Film-Ocean has proposed building a novel wind “power tower” at its head office.
Seal spotted at Moray West offshore wind farm
Workers installing turbines at the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm off the Moray Firth have welcomed an unexpected guest – a seal.
Crown Estate invites plans for Celtic Sea floating wind farms
Potential bidders have been invited to set out their plans to deliver three floating offshore wind farms in the Celtic Sea.
CHC wins crew transportation contract from RWE for Sofia wind farm
Helicopter services company CHC Helicopter announced on August 8 that it had secured a contract from RWE Renewables to support the development of its Sofia offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
Power Moves: Motive Offshore adds Americas manager and more
Jonathan Watt has been appointed as Americas regional manager at the Motive Offshore Group to help the company expand in the market.
UK-backed loan for Turkish solar farm offers boost to Britain’s supply chain
A UK-backed loan to build a major Turkish solar project will provide work for the UK’s renewable-energy sector supply chain.
Suffolk County Council to challenge aspects of Sunnica solar farm approval
Suffolk County Council, a Conservative-led local authority in Southeast England, has taken preliminary steps towards challenging the approval of the proposed Sunnica solar farm by the new UK government.
BP enters final negotiations on H2Teesside hydrogen project
BP (LON: BP) has entered the final stage of negotiations with the UK Government and signed contracts for its H2Teesside project.
Lego floaters and wind turbines aim to inspire future engineers
Floating offshore wind turbines made of Lego have been issued to inspire the next generation of renewable energy engineers.
Nature-inclusive designs can help drive Scotland’s offshore wind projects
Offshore wind developers should use nature-inclusive designs, such as including fish hotels, in their projects, new research has said.
SSE starts construction on Aberarder wind farm
SSE Renewables (LON: SSE) has begun construction work on its 50MW Aberarder onshore wind farm in the Scottish Highlands.
Siemens Gamesa Hull workers accept pay rise
Siemens Gamesa has agreed to give around 300 workers at its wind turbine facility in Hull a pay rise, averting the need for industrial action.
ScottishPower owner snaps up majority stake in North of England power network for £2.1b
Spain’s Iberdrola announced on August 2 that it had agreed to acquire 88% of the UK’s Electricity North West (ENW) for an equity value of €2.5b (£2.1b).
Power Moves: Spirit Energy’s new CFO and more
Nick Harrison has joined Aberdeen-headquartered Spirit Energy as its new CFO.