Offshore wind decom must avoid ‘reputational damage’
Trade body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) confirmed a shift as decommissioning-focused businesses from the oil and gas sector to have turned their attention to wind and carbon storage.
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Ithaca hands $200m to shareholders following ‘combination’ with Eni
The North Sea firm also confirmed controversy-hit Rosebank field was on track for first oil in 2026/27
Maier says GB Energy could create 300 jobs in Aberdeen
GB Energy chairman Jurgen Maier has pledged that the state-owned energy company will create up to 300 jobs at its new headquarters in Aberdeen.
New solutions needed to drive North Sea decommissioning
Decommissioning represents a vital transitional phase for the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Vital Energi plans 400 green jobs boost
Blackburn-headquartered Vital Energi has announced that it is expanding its operations by opening new offices in Newcastle and Swansea while also increasing its existing presence in Glasgow. This comes on top of what Vital described as a “major” refurbishment of its Blackburn headquarters, increasing seating capacity by a third.
Ocean Winds submits Caledonia offshore planning consent
Ocean Winds has submitted applications for the offshore planning consent for its major 2GW Caledonia offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth.
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Nova wins €20m funding for world’s largest tidal site in Orkney
Nova Innovation has secured EU funding for a 4MW tidal energy farm off Orkney that will be home to the largest number of tidal turbines anywhere in the world.
UK government awards £800 thousand grant to develop a new type of water turbine
The UK government has awarded $1 million (£802 thousand) to a US-led consortium to help develop a new type of water turbine.
Mocean Energy raises £2.2m in new equity as it receives 500K grant
Pre-existing shareholder have awarded cash to Mocean Energy as new investors join in awarding a £500,000 grant.
New ‘state-of-the-art’ tidal turbine blade manufactured by FastBlade in Scotland
A new 'state-of-the-art' tidal turbine blade has been manufactured in Scotland for the first time, and engineers say it could reduce the levelised cost of tidal energy (LOCE).
Global Underwater Hub report finds supply chain capability high, lack of project visibility threatening confidence
A report by the Global Underwater Hub (GUH) released today has emphasised the strength of the UK supply chain but warns a continuing lack of project surety is impeding necessary investment.
VIDEO: Mocean wave device rides 7-metre storm surf ‘like a champ’
Developers of a prototype wave energy device off Orkney say it has weathered Storm Babet and continued to deliver power despite the harsh conditions.
Scottish Renewables says action needed to maintain UK position as ‘world leader’
Scottish Renewables is calling on the UK government to take urgent action to maintain the country's position as a 'world leader' in renewables.
Award nominees announced for 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards
Scottish Renewables has announced the shortlisted nominees for the 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards, set to be held on November 30 in Edinburgh.
Harbour partners with ‘innovative’ wave energy project
The UK’s largest producer of oil and gas, Harbour Energy, has partnered with Mocean Energy to harness wave energy to power offshore installations.
The CfD process: ‘Out of adversity comes opportunity’
And so it came to pass …. I was writing here last month when the announcement on the latest Contract for Difference round was imminent and it appeared a distinct possibility that offshore developers would give it the cold shoulder. As indeed they did.
Women In New Energy conference brings pioneering leaders to Aberdeen
Local leaders and international influencers gather in Aberdeen for Energy Voice's inaugural Women In New Energy conference celebrating the critical role women have in shaping the future of the energy sector.
Scottish research to explore combined wind and wave energy platforms
A new study will determine the potential for shared floating platforms used by offshore wind and wave energy devices.
Banchory turbine firm secures £100k Scottish Enterprise grant
Rivtide Power has been awarded a £100,000 SMART: SCOTLAND feasibility study grant by Scottish Enterprise to further develop its hydro-turbine technology.
Talent and timing: Can Aberdeen’s oil and gas skills make the energy transition?
A huge energy transition opportunity awaits, meantime Aberdeen needs to retain its oil and gas skills base.
Mocean wins European funding for Orkney wave machine
“Innovation funding is crucial for early-stage technologies, and I am grateful to EuropeWave for this support which will help leverage the additional private investment this project will require,” he continued.
Wave-powered oil fields? Mocean and Aker Solutions target UK pilot project
Aker Solutions and Mocean have signed an agreement which could see UK oil and gas fields powered by wave energy within two years.
UK fund proposed to respond to US Inflation Reduction Act
The UK will fall further behind the US on green technologies without a national investment fund to help turn start-ups into the companies of tomorrow, a leading think-tank has warned.
Scotland ‘well-placed’ to lead on tidal, but ‘explicit’ targets needed, report finds
We've taken a closer look at some of the projects that are putting Scotland's tidal energy sector on the map.
Administrators called in for Edinburgh tidal firm
Tidal developer Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) has been placed into administration, driven in part by the failure of its Canadian arm earlier this year.
Crown Estate Scotland to survey state of tidal and wave projects
Crown Estate Scotland will seek input from tidal and wave developers this month as it considers how to structure future leasing opportunities.
Thai energy giant invests in Orkney wave power subsea project
Thailand’s state energy company has invested in a Scottish project aiming to prove the viability of powering subsea assets with wave energy.
The £1 purchase that helped start the wave energy sector: Pelamis company’s disappointment at its scrapping
The managing director of the company that sold the Pelamis wave device to Orkney Islands Council for £1 has said he’s disappointed with the decision to scrap it.
Orkney Council to spend £150k to decommission wave device bought for £1
A wave energy convertor bought by Orkney Council for just £1, will be decommissioned costing the council £150,000.
New report highlights cost of UK going it alone on wave and tidal power
Billions of pounds can be saved by Westminster collaborating with European partners, it says.
Simec Atlantis to suspend shares amid reporting delays
Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) says it will not meet an end of June deadline for publishing its 2022 annual report and has requested a suspension of share trading until it can do so.
