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.
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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.
ScotWind 2: When is it likely, who will be in the mix, and is it needed?
Scotland’s energy industry has now had some time to digest the results of arguably the most hotly anticipated offshore wind auction in history.
Masdar considers ScotWind opportunities and beyond
Masdar did not win a piece of the ScotWind action this week, but the company is keenly interested in further offshore wind opportunities in the UK.
‘Sold on the cheap?’ Nicola Sturgeon defends £700m ScotWind plans
Nicola Sturgeon accused opponents of “girning” about major offshore wind investment in a row over human rights, profits and selling off access “on the cheap”.
‘Scotland for sale’: Concern as overseas yards eye ScotWind projects
Concern has been raised over whether Scotland will truly reap the benefits of the huge ScotWind offshore wind auction, as overseas yards like Lamprell eye work.
North Sea oil majors to spend more on UK wind than fossil fuels
The biggest North Sea majors are set to invest more in the region’s wind power in the coming years than in its oil and gas.
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.
SSE Renewables ‘confident’ of running in future Scottish auctions after ScotWind success
One of the big winners in the ScotWind leasing process already has its sights on securing future offshore wind opportunities.
Masdar sets 100 GW renewable energy target for 2030
Masdar aims to be the world’s largest renewable energy company in the world, with a 100 GW target by 2030.
ScotWind could ‘accelerate some seabirds towards extinction’, warns RSPB
A leading charity has expressed concerns about the potentially devastating impact of ScotWind on Scotland's seabirds.
ScotWind millions ‘must be used for jobs and training’
The £700million to be raised for Scottish Government coffers through the ScotWind auction “must be used” for jobs and training, a trade union has urged.
January 17: Green Monday?
Maybe yesterday should be renamed Green Monday rather than Blue Monday. It was certainly a day to celebrate the ambition for renewable energy in Scotland as the ScotWind licencing round was announced with provision for significantly more GW than anticipated.