Repsol Sinopec lodges decom plans for Beauly, Burghley
Plans have been submitted for the decommissioning of subsea infrastructure at Repsol Sinopec’s Beauly and Burghley fields.
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Ofgem gives green light to Western Isles subsea link
A long-awaited decision to connect wind farms in the Western Isles to the grid has been welcomed as a “hugely significant milestone” that will “unlock vast renewable potential” in the area.
Premier Oil hands in Balmoral decommissioning plans
Premier Oil has handed in decommissioning plans for its Balmoral field after deciding to end production early.
Repsol Sinopec to decommission Balmoral-related fields
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has confirmed it will decommission a pair of North Sea fields after Premier Oil called time on its Balmoral Area.
Beauly to Denny power line fully operational for first time
Electricity is being transmitted along the full length of the controversial Beauly to Denny power line for the first time. Joint developers Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHE Transmission) and SP Energy Networks said the 220km (136-mile) “power super-highway” is now fully operational at up to 400 kilovolts. The overhead line carries renewable energy generated in the Highlands to central Scotland and was given the go-ahead by Scottish Government ministers in January 2010.