Norwegian-Scottish offshore wind partnership to support North Sea oil and gas decarbonisation
A pair of leading European offshore wind developers have unveiled plans to support North Sea oil and gas decarbonisation.
UK
Typhoon tears BP FPSO from Chinese dock
A typhoon has ripped a BP FPSO away from its moorings at a Chinese yard, throwing up another challenge to plans for LNG production off Senegal and Mauritania.
Partnership to investigate floating wind turbine offshore storage areas
A new joint industry partnership has been formed to identify areas suitable for stowing wind turbines while they await installation.
Ocean Winds fires starting pistol on Caledonia offshore wind farm
Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds has hit the “first major milestone” in the development of its ScotWind project.
UAE’s Lamprell puts pen to paper on huge contract for Moray West wind farm
UAE-based fabrication firm Lamprell has signed a contract worth between £100m - £200m for the Moray West windfarm off Scotland.
Project director appointed for Ørsted-backed ScotWind floater
The consortium behind the Stromar floating wind development off the north-east coast of Scotland has appointed a new director to head up the project.
Equinor applies to extend Norfolk offshore wind projects
Equinor (OSLO:EQNR) has lodged planning applications to expand its wind farms off the coast of Norfolk, in plans that would new capacity to the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon schemes.
Outgoing NSTA chief Andy Samuel reflects on UK’s Great Energy Transition
More than five years ago and always over coffee, (outgoing) CEO of the former Oil & Gas Authority (now North Sea Transition Authority), Andy Samuel and I enjoyed a number of informal exchanges about the future potential role of the UK Continental Shelf in the Great Energy Transition.
Shetland fishing industry ‘flung by the wayside’ in rush for offshore wind
Representatives for Shetland’s fishing industry say they are being ignored in the drive to develop new wind farms off the islands, and took aim at the latest ScotWind clearance round.
Ocean Winds scholarship fund opens to north-east pupils
Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds has launched a scholarship fund to support young learners.
Planned North Sea wind farm could deliver multi-billion pound boost for Scottish economy
A mammoth North Sea green energy project could deliver a £4.1 billion boost to Scotland, new research has found.
NZTC study finds ‘significant challenge’ in cost of North Sea electrification
A study by the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has found high capex costs remain a barrier to electrifying North Sea assets, but rising carbon taxes and net zero targets may yet spur development.
Interview: Ex-BP boss Lord Browne calls for calm on North Sea protests
The former CEO of BP, who warned the industry of its impact on the climate 25 years ago, has said rising calls to cease new oil and gas in the North Sea should be tempered amid a need for homegrown supply.
Plans for new onshore wind farm lodged with Orkney Islands Council
Proposals for a new onshore wind farm in Birsay on the mainland of Orkney have been submitted to the local authority.
World’s largest offshore wind farm enters full operation
The world’s largest installed offshore wind farm is now fully operational, Danish renewables giant Orsted has confirmed.
Scottish Government green lights Bhlaraidh Extension plans
Final approval of plans to extend the Bhlaraidh wind farm near Fort Augustus will create ‘substantial opportunities’ for local employment and investment, according to developer SSE Renewables.
Jobs boost as Port of Dundee to assemble Scotland’s tallest turbines
The Port of Dundee has secured a prized contract to assemble the tallest turbines ever deployed in Scottish waters.
Study to explore using North Sea gas platform as nesting site for seabirds
A trio of energy companies have teamed up to look at turning a Southern North Sea gas platform into a home for seabirds.
New filings see Pentland floating wind farm area halved
Developers of the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm (PFOWF) have submitted revised plans for the scheme with Scottish regulators, halving the proposed site area without any loss of capacity.
First power achieved from Seagreen, largest wind farm in Scotland
First power has been achieved from Seagreen, the largest offshore wind farm in Scotland.
‘Rapid’ investment needed in Scotland’s ports, Sturgeon tells Scotwind summit
Reaping the multibillion-pound rewards of ScotWind requires "rapid" investment in Scottish ports, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Shetland ScotWind projects announced, £56m more added to public purse
More ScotWind projects are to be offered seabed agreements off Shetland as part of Crown Estate Scotland’s clearing process.
Floating forecasts: Key questions on the skills challenge for floating wind
Floating offshore wind (FOW) is the new great hope, the next big breakthrough, in renewable energy. It is a huge worldwide growth area with transformative potential for our people, our communities, and our national wealth and wellbeing.
Scottish Cluster is ‘mission critical’ to UK reaching net zero – Matheson
Scotland's energy secretary has said there is no time to waste in getting the Scottish carbon capture and storage (CCS) cluster the green light.
Prospect recognised in O&M union talks with Ørsted
Prospect has secured a recognition agreement with wind developer Ørsted that will cover all employees involved in the operation and maintenance (O&M) of its 12 UK offshore wind farms.