Forth Ports CEO steps down after 23 years in charge
Forth Ports Group chief executive officer Charles Hammond has announced he will step down from the role next year after 23 years in charge of the Edinburgh-based company.
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Crown Estate kicks off Celtic Sea wind leasing round
The Crown Estate has kicked off a brand new tender process for its upcoming fifth wind leasing round, which promises three new floating projects in the Celtic Sea.
SSE Renewables plans approved for 125MW Cloiche Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Government has granted consent to SSE Renewables for its proposed 29 turbine Cloiche Wind Farm located in the Scottish Highlands.
Urgent action needed to prevent UK’s energy sector being left in the cold, warns Vysus Group boss
Uncertainty over domestic energy policy and a failure to capitalise on Aberdeen and the wider UK’s potential are hindering the country's efforts to become a world-leader in the energy transition, Vysus Group CEO says.
Planning milestone as Berwick Bank gets onshore connection approval
Timely approval from Holyrood in the new year could now pave the way for the project to enter the UK's next CfD round.
Engineer who lost arm while working on North Sea wind turbine wins compensation
Darren Hoadley wins compensation from employer Siemens Gamesa after losing his arm in a 2018 accident installing a wind turbine in the Belgian North Sea
Report finds just 4% of offshore wind leaders think UK will meet 50GW by 2030 target
'Re-Energising Offshore Wind' report reveals ports, grid infrastructure and supply chain resilience are among the issues most concerning the sector.
Masdar to invest in East Anglia THREE amid €15bn wind, hydrogen push with Iberdrola
Iberdrola and Masdar have formed a partnership to invest up to €15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects – including the UK’s East Anglia THREE.
Masdar stacks up deals on 20 GW of clean energy
Masdar head Al Ramahi said the Kyrgyzstan agreement marked a “new chapter for Masdar in our clean energy journey … we are glad to have the opportunity to bring the energy, passion and focus to hydropower that we have utilised for so many other renewable energy sources”.
SSE Renewables and Equinor award three green hydrogen contracts for Dogger Bank D
SSE Renewables and Equinor have awarded three contracts to assess large-scale green hydrogen development options for the Dogger Bank D offshore wind project.
UAE’s Masdar buys into £11bn UK wind farm
Masdar, the UAE state-owned renewables firm, has acquired a 49% stake in a major UK wind project in the North Sea.
Energy minister opens new Edinburgh office for ScotWind developer
Scottish energy minister Gillian Martin officially opened a new Edinburgh HQ for floating wind venture partners Bluefloat Energy and Renantis.
Ardersier hires ex-Orsted exec to create ‘energy transition hub’ in Highlands
The Highland port of Ardersier has hired Neptune Infrastructure Associates, led by former Orsted exec Hamish Yates, to create an “energy transition hub”.
UK Government looks beyond price for ‘most impactful’ CfD round yet
The UK Government is consulting on so-called “sustainable industry rewards” for what it hopes to be its “most impactful” Contracts for Difference (CfD) offshore wind round yet.
‘Milestone’ moment for Moray West wind farm
Giant structures that have arrived at Port of Nigg mark a major milestone for the 882-MW Moray West offshore wind farm.
UAE uses COP28 to push Adnoc, Masdar agenda
The briefing pack on the various countries often reiterated one point. “There is no conflict between sustainable development of any country’s natural resources and its commitment to climate change.”
Controversial giant windfarm could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire
Towering turbines set for near Banchory could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire, says developers as planning application submitted.
Forth Green Freeport to deliver £7bn as it targets offshore wind manufacturing
Bosses behind the Forth Green Freeport say the region will deliver £7bn of private and public funding over the next decade.
Continuum start-up moves closer to first wind turbine recycling facility in Denmark
Danish start-up will invest DKK 600 million towards a wind turbine recycling facility at the Port of Esbjerg.
Rovco completes survey work for Cenos floating offshore wind farm
Rovco has completed survey work for the planned Cenos floating offshore wind farm in the Central North Sea.
Huge Orsted UK wind park to benefit from Treasury tax relief
Orsted (CPH: ORSTED) will benefit from permanent tax breaks announced by UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in an effort to support the country’s business in the shift to clean energy.
Electricity Generator Levy: New UK renewables projects to be exempt
Meanwhile capital allowances on investments — a form of tax relief designed to ease upfront costs — will remain in place, in a boon to renewables developers.
Korea’s SeAH gets £367m financing for major UK wind factory
SeAH manufacturing plant in Teesside, the world’s largest of its type, will create 750 jobs.
JDR subsea cable manufacturing facility passes key construction milestones
The Northumberland facility will produce high and extra-high voltage subsea cables for the offshore wind sector.
Monitoring kicks off at Salamander wind site off Peterhead
The developers of a floating wind scheme off the northeast coast of Scotland have begun gathering wave, wind and weather data at the site.