Watch: ScotWind site surveys begin off Aberdeenshire, Orkney
Geophysical studies for two major offshore wind projects have got underway off the coast of Aberdeenshire and Orkney.
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Developers name giant offshore windfarm after Stonehaven’s Bowdun Head
Developers of a massive offshore wind farm planned off the coast of Aberdeenshire have named it after Stonehaven’s distinctive coastal landmark, Bowdun Head.
Time to move forward with confidence to deliver on the potential of ScotWind
It is now over a year since the ScotWind leasing process created the opportunity for an additional 27.6GW of offshore wind in Scottish waters. Of the 20 projects that came through the application process, 14 are set to use floating wind turbines, positioning Scotland as a world leader in this technology. Whilst the scale of the result was eye catching, the accompanying Scottish supply chain commitments of over £28bn was perhaps the most significant result.
Fugro, Ocean Infinity bag contracts for Ossian offshore wind
Two major marine contractors have secured work providing geotechnical investigations at the site of the Ossian floating wind farm off Scotland’s east coast.
Leveraging the challenges posed by ScotWind
The energy sector is certainly changing. Analogies about the industry being on a journey are fast becoming clichéd but nevertheless we are on one.
BP, EnBW examine zero-emission options for Scottish offshore wind vessels
EnBW and BP have launched a project to evaluate the use of zero or low-emission support vessels at their planned offshore wind farms.
EMEC Orkney floating wind site ‘worth £690m’ to UK
A planned floating wind test site at Orkney from the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) will be worth nearly £700m to the UK economy, says new research.
‘The end of the beginning’: Crown Estate Scotland talks ScotWind one year on
Crown Estate Scotland talks INTOG, ScotWind 2, and looks back on a year since the first ScotWind awards were unveiled.
BP advertises collaboration openings on Scottish offshore wind farm
Companies capable of making an array of offshore wind components are being pushed to engage with BP (LON: BP) on its ScotWind project.
ScottishPower appoints first head of Scottish offshore wind
ScottishPower Renewables has appointed its first ever head of offshore development for Scotland, as it looks to make good on success in the ScotWind leasing round.
SSE Renewables in bid to increase scale of huge Scottish floating wind farm
Green energy developer SSE Renewables is exploring upping the potential overall project capacity of its ScotWind scheme.
2.8GW Scotwind clearance projects secure option agreements
Crown Estate Scotland has confirmed all three applicants in its ScotWind Clearing Round have now secured seabed option agreements.
Cromarty Firth could become wet storage base for dozens of floating wind structures
For decades oil rigs have been part of the furniture in and around the Cromarty Firth in the north of Scotland.
‘Access to labour’ a huge concern for Scotland’s energy secretary ahead of ‘emergency’ skills summit
Scotland’s net zero and energy secretary is fearful the offshore wind sector won’t have enough workers to deliver projects.
Shell boss: 10,000km surveys already complete for ScotWind projects
Shell regional VP for offshore power Hugo Buis said work on the Marram and Campion offshore wind projects is moving “at speed”, with the projects seen as a crucial stepping-stone to wider deployment of floating technology.
ScotWind: ‘Yes it’s a race, but supply chain can’t be left behind’
Getting ScotWind projects over the finish line is indeed “a race”, a major conference in Aberdeen has heard, but the supply chain mustn’t be left behind.
BP ‘following through’ on ScotWind pledge to Aberdeen
Energy giant BP (LON: BP) is “absolutely following through” on its pledge to put Aberdeen at the heart of its offshore wind activities.
Project directors appointed for Scottish offshore wind farms
Project directors have been appointed for two offshore wind farms secured as part of the ScotWind leasing round.
Ocean Winds submits key paperwork for 2GW Caledonia wind project
Developer Ocean Winds has filed its first major submission for the Caledonia offshore wind project with Marine Scotland, outlining plans and its environmental approach.
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.
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.
‘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.