Scotland’s renewables supply chain is sclerotic
Some time back I wrote that despite its self-appointed title as the oil and gas capital of Europe Aberdeen didn’t actually manufacture much of the sector critical technology.
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Onshore planning application lodged for floating wind farm off Peterhead
A planning application – key to the development of a floating wind farm earmarked for off Peterhead - has been submitted to the local authority.
BP considers building two UK wind farms without any subsidies
BP (LON: BP) is considering building two offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea without any support from the government — marking a first for the sector where development has been hindered by rising costs.
Ardersier is just the start: Why US private equity is splashing £300m in the Scottish Highlands
Haventus is eyeing expansion in the UK, Europe and elsewhere, using Ardersier as a template.
Winser Report: UK can build new power lines in half the time, top adviser says
Electricity transmission line construction can be cut to 7 years from 14 years, says Nick Winser in his report delivered Friday.
Caledonia wind survey reveals new insight on Royal Navy wreck
Developers of the Caledonia wind farm in the Moray Firth have shared a new look at a Royal Navy wreck found during surveys of the site.
First campaign to install mammoth turbines at Dogger Bank kicks off
Work to install the first of 277 turbines that will make up the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm has begun off the coast of England.
Titanic builder Harland and Wolff launches Aberdeen tech business
Aberdeen subsidiary will address ‘a very sizeable business opportunity’ for clean marine tech in the oil and gas market.
‘Making safer bets’: Oil and gas firms own just 7% of global floating wind pipeline
Oil and gas firms own just 7% of global floating offshore wind projects in the pipeline, according to analysis.
Eastern Green Link 2: Hitachi wins work on major Scotland-England grid link
Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has won work on Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2); a major project to boost grid connection between Scotland and England.
Viking wind farm spend reaches £70 million
Since work began on the Viking onshore wind farm in Shetland in 2020, the project has spent more than £70 million.
Octopus floats £15bn global offshore wind investment by 2030
Octopus Energy plans add to its existing generating portfolio, committing around $20bn (£15bn) in global offshore wind projects by 2030.
Simec Atlantis receives £4m in ‘boost’ to MeyGen tidal array
A major Scottish tidal energy project is expected to make long-awaited progress after its developer secured additional funds.
Saipem mulls switch to biofuels for 7000 construction vessel
Testing has shown "positive results" but more work is needed.
First power expected from Dogger Bank in ‘coming weeks’
In a trading statement to its shareholders, SSE has confirmed that first power from its Dogger Bank offshore wind farm is expected in “coming weeks”.
First turbine in place at Neart na Gaoithe wind farm off Fife
Developers of the Neart na Gaoithe (NNG) wind farm off Fife have hailed the “most momentous milestone yet” with the installation of the project’s first turbine.
European knowhow critical for Asia as offshore wind energy ramps up
A pragmatic approach based on alliances with established European contractors is the best way to learn quickly.
Shell explores sale of stake in renewables unit
The deliberations come as CEO Wael Sawan focuses the company’s investments on fossil fuels.
Chinese turbine manufacturer exploring setting up shop in Scotland
One of China’s turbine giants could be poised to deliver a much-needed boost to Scotland’s wanting wind manufacturing sector.
Ørsted secures consent for Hornsea 4 wind farm
The government has given Ørsted (CPH:ORSTED) the green light to develop its proposed 2.6GW Hornsea Four project off the Yorkshire coast.
Scotland’s oldest commercial wind farm ‘supercharged’
Following 28 years of production, Scotland's oldest commercial wind farm is set to be repowered by ScottishPower.
Several offshore wind FIDs planned for 2023 ‘look more at risk’
Orsted's £8bn Hornsea Three wind farm is a prime example, and a number of others globally have been "re-shuffled and refocused."
Floating Wind: Will others follow Celtic Sea in leasing round port requirements?
"What we’re looking at here is probably more of an effort to get an earlier level of coordination within the industry."
North Star to deliver Dogger Bank wind vessel three months ahead of schedule
Shipping group North Star is wasting no time in fulfilling its vessel supply contract for the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
Viking Energy wind farm turbine installation hits halfway point
SSE Renewables’ colossal onshore wind farm around the central mainland of Shetland is beginning to take shape.