Application made for Orkney wind farm on uninhabited island
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has handed in its planning application for a six-turbine wind farm on the uninhabited island of Faray.
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Ocean Winds and Aker Offshore Wind form ScotWind floating wind partnership
Two of the world’s leading offshore wind energy companies have teamed up to develop floating offshore wind farms in Scotland.
Big Wind’s rise to mainstay of shipyards
A decade ago, Big Oil was still a reliable mainstay for shipyards specialising in offshore support vessels.
Robots primed to deliver step change in offshore energy industry safety
The rise of the machines – it’s not something that’s ever portrayed in a positive light in Sci-Fi movies or novels. But a new legion of souped-up robots is getting ready to boot up and make the offshore energy sector safer, keeping us out of harm’s way.
Cerulean reveals key partner for huge North Sea floating wind and platform electrification scheme
A fledgling company behind a £10-billion plan to decarbonise swathes of North Sea oil platforms using 200 of the largest floating wind turbines has revealed the identity of one of its partners.
TotalEnergies to host virtual offshore wind supply chain event
TotalEnergies is inviting Scottish supply chain companies to find out more about the opportunities arising from its offshore wind ambitions.
Johnston Carmichael lends support to green port in Cromarty Firth
A bid to create a freeport in the Cromarty Firth is being backed by accountants and business advisers Johnston Carmichael.
TotalEnergies to bid in Scottish offshore wind process
Oil and gas giant TotalEnergies, formerly Total, has become the latest company to confirm its involvement in Scotland’s upcoming offshore wind leasing round.
BP working to deadline on ScotWind bid
BP says it is focused on producing a winning application for the ScotWind licensing round.
North Star makes renewables expert a permanent fixture
Shipping group North Star, of Aberdeen, has made offshore wind expert Andrew Duncan a permanent fixture at its renewable energy subsidiary.
Huge Highland wind farm could be turned into tourist attraction, says councillor
A major wind farm could be utilised as a tourist attraction in the far north, a Highland councillor has said.
160-tonne ‘shunt reactor’ for NnG offshore wind farm successfully delivered
Construction of the onshore works for a Scottish offshore wind farm took a “purposefully slow step forward” over the weekend.
Xodus to support SMEs in growth of Scottish offshore wind supply chain
Scottish Enterprise has appointed global energy consultancy Xodus Group to the role of Offshore Wind Cluster Builder to develop and grow the offshore wind supply chain across Scotland.
Port of Nigg hailed as ‘standout facility’ as Global signs floating wind agreement
The Global Energy Group (GEG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate with a partnership planning a new floating wind development off the north-east coast.
Offshore pioneers outline ambitious £10bn plans to electrify North Sea platforms with floating wind
A pair of offshore engineering specialists have revealed ambitious plans for a £10 billion floating wind project aimed at slashing emissions from UK oil and gas platforms.
First turbine for huge North Sea wind farm successfully installed
Danish renewables giant Ørsted has successfully installed the first turbine for a major North Sea offshore wind farm.
SSE chief confident bigger domestic supply chain will emerge
SSE chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies has outlined his confidence in a bigger domestic supply chain emerging alongside a fast-growing UK offshore wind energy industry.
Remote rescue service for offshore wind farms wins government funding
UK offshore wind workers could soon be kept safe using a remotely operated search and rescue service.
Equinor, RWE and Hydro team up for offshore wind in North Sea
Equinor has signed a collaboration agreement with two renewables companies to develop offshore wind in the North Sea.
Offshore wind cable stability system prevents damage
With recent publicity surrounding offshore wind cable failures, Aberdeen-based Balmoral Comtec says its integrated cable protection stability system offers up to 75% reduction in subsea cable movement helping prevent irreversible damage.
BP starts offshore wind recruitment push in UK as green ambitions grow
BP has started a recruitment campaign for the people who will drive its expanding clean energy ambitions.
OWGP frees up £4.2m to support UK offshore wind supply chain
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP), a business transformation programme, has launched its largest tranche of grant funding for UK supply chain companies in a package totalling £4.2 million.
Union says minimum wage laws flouted amid offshore renewables ‘rush’
A trade union claims it has uncovered a case of the minimum wage law being “flouted” in the UK offshore renewables sector.
£5m lending package puts wind in the sails at Leask services firm
An Orkney-based marine services company has set a course to double the size of its business thanks to £5.3m from lenders.
Calls to stop installation of more wind turbines at Loch Ness
Calls have been made to curb wind farm construction around Loch Ness as more than 700 turbines may soon surround the popular tourist attraction.