How offshore wind can apply learnings from oil and gas decommissioning
While it is far from being a nascent industry, offshore wind remains in its relative infancy compared to oil and gas (O&G), both in terms of development and decommissioning.
Celtic Sea
Crown Estate invites plans for Celtic Sea floating wind farms
Potential bidders have been invited to set out their plans to deliver three floating offshore wind farms in the Celtic Sea.
Welsh MPS-led project to use low-carbon steel for offshore wind wins funding
An industrial collaboration project in Wales, led by Marine Power Systems (MPS), has been awarded nearly £1 million of innovation funding for a venture that aims to use low-carbon steel to build platforms for floating offshore wind structures.
BW Ideol floaters to be built at Port Talbot following ABP MoU
BW Ideol has teamed up with Associated British Ports in Port Talbot for floating foundation industrialisation for the Celtic Sea.
Crown Estate kicks off Celtic Sea wind leasing round
The Crown Estate has kicked off a brand new tender process for its upcoming fifth wind leasing round, which promises three new floating projects in the Celtic Sea.
New study could hold the quay to RWE’s Celtic floating ambitions
Generator RWE has launched a new study in tandem with the supply chain to explore how best to manoeuvre and launch floating wind foundations.
Crown Estate ups plans for Celtic Sea round to 4.5GW
The seabed manager has refined plans for its upcoming floating wind leasing round off the south west coast, consolidating areas on offer and upping total capacity.
Chinese turbine manufacturer exploring setting up shop in Scotland
One of China’s turbine giants could be poised to deliver a much-needed boost to Scotland’s wanting wind manufacturing sector.
Floating Wind: Will others follow Celtic Sea in leasing round port requirements?
"What we’re looking at here is probably more of an effort to get an earlier level of coordination within the industry."
Hexicon eyes expansion with new Glennmont financing
Floating wind developer Hexicon has secured financing from Glennmont Partners as it looks to progress a global pipeline of projects.
Crown Estate awards first survey contracts for Celtic Sea floating wind round
The Crown Estate has awarded the first contract for survey work in support of its leasing of space for new floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea.
Crown Estate looks to ‘accelerate’ Celtic Sea floating wind process
The Crown Estate has published new details of its 4 gigawatt (GW) leasing round for the Celtic Sea, with developers preparing bids for submission as part of a mid-2023 tender.
Crown Estate sets out five potential areas for floating offshore wind schemes
Five areas in the sea off Cornwall and Wales have been mapped out for the development of floating offshore wind schemes, the Crown Estate said.
Decom Engineering in £400K contract hat-trick ahead of opening Aberdeen base
Decom Engineering is toasting a trio of contracts worth £400,000 ahead of opening its new Aberdeen base in coming weeks.
Crown Estate moots 4GW floating wind in the Celtic Sea
The Crown Estate has published further details on its plans for a floating wind leasing round in the Celtic Sea, for delivery from 2030.
Crown Estate gives thumbs up for three Celtic Sea floating wind projects to progress to next stage
Three new test and demonstration floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea have been given the green light to progress.
Shell snaps up majority stake in floating offshore wind farm
Shell has signed an agreement to take on a majority stake in a planned floating wind farm off the south coast of Ireland.
Providence shares dented as Chinese partner fails to deliver, Total hands back licence
Shares in Irish oil explorer Providence Resources sank in London yesterday after the firm confirmed it would seek a new partner for its Barryroe asset off the south coast of Ireland.
Lansdowne lets go of Irish Sea licences
Lansdowne Oil & Gas has confirmed licences it holds in the Celtic Sea have expired after attempts to farm them out failed.
Lansdowne comes up dry in Celtic Sea
Lansdowne Oil and Gas, the independent oil and gas company focussed on offshore Ireland, has drilled a dry well in the Celtic Sea.
Faroe Petroleum awarded licensing options in the Celtic Sea
Independent oil and gas explorer Faroe Petroleum have been awarded three new licensing options in the Celtic Sea. The award was confirmed by the Irish Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White.