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.
Renewables boost Engie first half results despite drop in revenues
French power company Engie saw a strong renewables performance in the first half of the year despite declining revenues.
Hibiscus issues multi-million pound tenders on Anasuria Teal West
Hibiscus Petroleum (KLSE: 5199) is seeking contractors to drive development of its 10-million-barrel Teal West field.
AR6 budget boost could add extra 1GW of offshore wind capacity
The recently announced budget boost for the upcoming Allocation Round 6 (AR6) renewable auction could bring in over 1GW of extra offshore wind capacity.
Ossian developers submit consent application for 3.6GW floating wind farm
The developers of the 3.6GW Ossian floating wind farm have submitted a consent application to the Scottish Government to build the project.
NSMP signs lease for Aberdeen city centre office
The owner of the St Fergus Gas Terminal has moved into offices in Aberdeen city centre.
Power Moves: New chairman for Centrica and more
Kevin O’Byrne will step in to replace Scott Wheway as chairman of Centrica, effective from 16 December 2024.
Team GB Energy – going for green gold
In the same week as the Paris Olympics will officially start, the UK Government launched GB Energy, the public energy company focused on advancing and delivering the UK’s clean energy ambitions.
Report warns tow-to-port costs could outweigh O&E by 2035
A group of companies consisting of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, Global Energy Group (GEG) and Apollo have released a study focusing on tow-to-port (T2P) operations for offshore wind turbines.
Offshore wind fees drive record profit for Crown Estate
The Crown Estate made a record profit of £1.1 billion in the last 12 months, driven by increased revenue from offshore wind leases.