Montrose Port Authority nearly doubles footprint with multi-million-pound acquisition
Montrose Port Authority adds a prime 45-acre site as it looks to attract renewables work.
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Angus Council: 50 MW battery storage plant bid in Arbroath recommended for approval
Plans for a 50MW battery storage plant in Arbroath have been recommended for approval by Angus Council planning chiefs.
New 6.7MW Ecosse Solar Park opens in Forfar
A new 20-acre solar park has opened in Angus in the Northeast of Scotland, boosting green energy production in the local area.
Firm laying key cables for Seagreen wind farm enters receivership
The firm installing a pipeline to the major Seagreen offshore wind farm off the Angus coast has been placed in receivership.
New partnership to bring green job opportunities to Angus development
A new partnership will boost training for science, technology, engineering and maths jobs in Angus.
John Lawrie doubles Angus workforce after seven-figure investment
Metal recycling and decommissioning firm John Lawrie has nearly doubled its staff after a seven-figure investment in its Angus repurposing facility.
Plans re-emerge for Angus solar farm which would be one of UK’s largest
Ambitious proposals to develop one of the UK’s largest solar farms in Angus have re-emerged.
SSE Renewables launches consultation on Seagreen grid connection plans
SSE Renewables has launched a consultation on the connection proposals for part of its major North Sea offshore wind development.
Red Rock Power forms 50:50 joint venture for Inchcape Offshore Limited
Renewable energy operator Red Rock Power has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Irish energy group ESB for Inchcape Offshore Limited and its major offshore wind development.
GMB Scotland launch ‘Action for Arnish’ campaign after BiFab misses out on Seagreen work
Unions, local business and industry representatives have joined forces to challenge what they call a “renewables scandal too far”, after supply chain firm BiFab failed to secure any contracts for a major offshore wind project.
Juror fainted at murder trial after seeing photos of dead Aberdeen oil worker
A juror in a murder trial fainted moments after hearing a pathologist say the alleged victim would have died “immediately” after “chop like” blows repeatedly cut his spinal cord.
Growth opportunities in Angus at Orchardbank Business Park
Angus is open for business with successful international, national and local businesses choosing to invest in the region, providing a strong and exciting economy, supported by a skilled, flexible and motivated workforce with an envious quality of life.
Aberdeen oil worker murder trial begins
A jury in the trial of a woman and two men accused of murdering Aberdeen oil worker Steven Donaldson has been shown graphic images of the 27-year-old lying dead beside his burned out BMW in the car park of an Angus nature reserve.
Approval granted for major Angus windfarm project’s onshore substation
A giant offshore windfarm project off the coast of Angus has taken another step forward with the Scottish Government approving a planning application for its onshore substation.
Angus earmarked for joint largest solar energy farm in Scotland
A “speculative” application to construct the joint largest solar energy farm in Scotland is set to go before council planners.
Alba buys 5% of Brockham oil field from Angus
Alba Mineral Resources has bought 5% of the Brockham oil field in England from operator Angus Energy.
Europa Oil & Gas farms-out stake in Weald Basin
Europa Oil & Gas has farmed out at 12.5% slice of its Weald Basin holdings to Angus Energy.