Shetland transition plans dealt blow after island misses out on ScotWind
The spread of offshore wind farms in Scotland could dent a key Shetland net zero project, which is working to decarbonise nearby oil and gas assets.
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INTOG: ScotWind-style auction launching this year for offshore wind to power oil platforms
A ScotWind-style auction will be launched this year for offshore wind projects to power oil and gas platforms in the North Sea.
RWE wins London Array maintenance contract
The renewables division of RWE has secured a 10-year contract for operations, service and maintenance at the London Array wind farm.
MPs urged to back offshore passport for just transition
Environmental campaigners and trade unions have called for MPs to back the creation of an offshore training scheme to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
Aker Solutions to create 200 UK jobs in renewables push
Aker Solutions will create 200 UK jobs this year as part of a drive into renewables and low carbon oil and gas projects.
Fishers feeling the squeeze as Scotland’s seas become overcrowded
Shetland fishing chiefs have claimed offshore wind farms and marine protected areas are threatening livelihoods in their industry.
Proserv secures work on Dogger Bank offshore wind farm
Proserv Controls has bagged a contract for work on what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
McDermott lands ‘largest ever’ renewables contract
McDermott has been handed its “largest ever” contract for renewables work, courtesy of German utilities firm TenneT.
SeAH Wind moves planned Humber monopile factory to Teesside
Global pipe manufacturer SeAH Wind will build an XXL offshore wind monopile factory in Teesside, abandoning plans to establish the facility at an Able UK site on the Humber.
Consent granted for Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm
The UK government has granted planning consent for the Norfolk Vanguard wind farm, developer Vattenfall confirmed.
First Tech back in the black and heading green
Diversifying into renewables, as well as keeping a steady hand on oil and gas, is expected to bring “continued growth” in 2022 for energy services group First Tech.
Saipem’s profit warning is spurred by huge losses at EDF wind farm off Scotland
Behind Saipem’s shock profit warning last week lurks a huge loss on a contract to supply wind-turbine foundations for an Electricite de France SA project off the east coast of Scotland.
Highland Council approves SSE’s Bhlaraidh wind farm extension
Highland Council has approved plans for SSE Renewables’ proposed extension to the Bhlaraidh Wind Farm in the Great Glen.
Montrose Port picked for Inch Cape wind O&M base
Developers of the Inch Cape wind farm off the coast of Angus have picked Montrose Port as its future operations and maintenance base, should the project secure government backing.
Masdar prepares to “supercharge” with 2030 target
Masdar has ambitious plans to scale up its power capacity and sees the entry of Adnoc and TAQA as set to “supercharge” its business.
Edda Wind orders three more CSOVs to meet booming offshore wind market
Edda Wind has ordered three more commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), as it expands its fleet to meet growing appetite from offshore wind developers.
Anger as wind farm proposal gets go-ahead
The Scottish Government reporter has overturned Highland Council’s refusal of a wind farm planning application, despite widespread local opposition.
Aberdeen’s OEG Offshore ‘massively broadens’ renewables offering with Manor acquisition
Aberdeen-headquartered OEG Offshore has acquired temporary power, engineering and vessel specialist Manor Renewable Energy.
Port of Nigg chosen for Moray West turbine installation
The Port of Nigg has been selected by wind turbine and services group Siemens Gamesa as its assembly and installation port for the Moray West offshore wind farm.
Maersk Supply Service launches offshore vessel charging venture
A “pioneering new company” has been launched in order to deliver offshore electric charging solutions to vessels.
Government awards £31m to develop UK floating wind
Aberdeen firms are among a set of innovators who have secured up to £10 million each as part of new UK Government funding to accelerate the development of floating offshore wind technologies.
Dogger Bank hattrick for K2 Management as firm bags work for third phase of project
K2 Management (K2M) has completed its pre-financial close due diligence work for the third phase of what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Aberdeen firm targeting growth following multimillion-pound investment
Aberdeen firm Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) is targeting growth in the “rapidly growing offshore wind sector” after a multi-million pound private equity investment.
Wind farms are paying the UK Government for the first time ever
For the first time ever, the giant fleet of UK wind farms are earning the government money.
RWE announces latest milestone for Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm
Turbine commissioning has been successfully carried out at one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms.