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.
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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.
Shell UK offshore wind head departs with shift back to oil and gas
Melissa Read, who led the Shell UK offshore wind unit in a major expansion into Scotland, said by email that she has resigned.
Trio of contracts awarded for 1GW Buchan floating wind project
The developers of the Buchan offshore wind project have awarded a suite of new contracts worth more than £1.5m to a trio of Scottish businesses.
£95m Barclays loan helps carry Moray West to financial close
Barclays has confirmed a loan of £95.5 million to the developers of the Moray West offshore wind farm, offering a hedge against inflation and changing interest rates.
Seaway 7 wins major contract for East Anglia Three – world’s second largest windfarm
The deal, worth between $500m - $750m, is to be carried out from the Seaway 7 Aberdeen and Sutton offices.
Kent wins contract for work on BP offshore wind farms
Engineering giant Kent has won a contract to support the development of two BP (LON: BP) offshore wind farms in Irish Sea.
UK wind farms drive record £443m profit for Crown Estate
Offshore wind is driving profits at the Crown Estate, the property company that supports the country's monarchy.