OGA launches ‘game-changing’ interactive offshore mapping application
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has launched a new “game-changing” interactive mapping application that could be a valuable tool in the search for carbon storage locations.
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Crown Estate delays UK offshore wind round after PM’s ‘green industrial revolution’ pledge
The Crown Estate has delayed its latest offshore wind leasing round just a week after Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged a “green industrial revolution” from the sector over the next decade.
NECCUS in funding bid to help deliver net zero roadmap for Scotland
A Scottish energy transition group has applied for funding in an effort to push on with plans to decarbonise swathes of industry north of the border.
Call to create national development fund using income from offshore wind projects
The Scottish and UK governments are being urged to create a national development fund using revenue from offshore wind farms to help kick-start the rural economy through investment in sustainable infrastructure and connectivity projects.
Report maps out route for ports to harness wind
A new report from Crown Estate Scotland (CES) spells out how Scotland’s ports and harbours can tap into the “huge potential” of offshore wind.
Crown Estate Scotland launches £750,000 fund to drive green recovery in coastal communities
A new fund designed to support local regeneration and drive green recovery around Scotland’s coast post Covid-19 has been launched.
European energy businesses announce new partnership and lay out Scottish offshore wind ambitions
A trio of European energy businesses have announced a new partnership with the aim of developing offshore wind projects around the Scottish coastline.
It’s time to utilise Scotland’s offshore wind potential – AREG
For more than a century, coal has played a primary role in the UK’s energy mix.
Trade union accuses Scottish Government of ‘surrendering’ fight for offshore wind jobs
A Scottish trade union boss has accused Holyrood of “surrendering” in its fight to win local renewables jobs from big North Sea offshore wind projects.
Plans for £500m Montrose renewable energy development could bring 2,000 new jobs
Ambitious plans have been revealed for a £500 million Montrose development which could bring 2,000 new jobs to Angus.
Highland and Grampian offshore wind boom could create ‘pipeline of work for 50 years’
An expected £8billion offshore wind boom promises the Highlands a “once-in-a-generation opportunity that could transform the region,” it was predicted yesterday.
Offshore wind pipeline projects will ‘touch every part of the Highlands and Islands’
We particularly welcome the launch of Crown Estate Scotland’s offshore wind leasing round at this time.
‘Huge step forward’ as Scotland launches first offshore wind leasing in a decade
A 'huge' multi-billion pound investment opportunity has opened up with the launch of Scotland's first offshore wind leasing round in a decade, the country's seabed regulator has claimed.
Scottish firm to partner with Macquarie Green Investment on North Sea offshore wind bid
A new Scottish wind developer has announced today it will partner with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) to compete for a North Sea offshore wind bid.
Crown Estate Scotland to use £70m investment to increase North Sea wind leasing
The Crown Estate Scotland has announced it will use a multi-million investment to increase the scale of commercial offshore wind leasing in the North Sea.
Crown Estate confirms ScotWind offshore wind leasing to go ahead ‘as planned’
The upcoming ScotWind offshore wind leasing round will go ahead "as planned" despite the uncertainty caused by the spread of coronavirus, the Crown Estate confirmed last night.
New Scottish developer ‘undaunted’ by influx of oil majors to offshore wind
A new Scottish developer has said he is “undaunted” by the fresh interest of oil majors in the offshore wind sector, as his firm aims to bid into an upcoming North Sea leasing round.
‘Particularly significant’ year for Scottish energy sector as climate emergency came calling
As years go, 2019 was a particularly significant one for Scotland’s energy sector, most notably with the Scottish Government declaring a climate emergency, and outlining our commitment to become a net-zero emissions economy and society by 2045.
Further delays to ScotWind offshore wind leasing round
The Scottish offshore wind leasing round has been pushed back for a second time to "ensure that developers have the right information", the Crown Estate Scotland has said.
Crown Estate Scotland should be telling wind developers ‘no jobs, no lease’, union says
Proposed changes to offshore wind leasing by the UK Crown Estate have angered a trade union, causing it to warn its Scottish counterpart that it should be telling developers north of the border: “no jobs, no lease”.
Crown Estate Scotland lays out plans for upcoming wind leasing round
The Crown Estate Scotland has outlined plans to offshore wind developers concerning the timeline of its new ScotWind Leasing round.
Scottish marine energy developers could ‘go abroad’ if not backed, policy chief warns
Scottish firms who develop wave and tidal power could "go abroad" if the sector does not receive the financial backing it needs, an energy policy chief has warned.
ScottishPower to be ‘very actively engaged’ in new offshore wind leasing
A fresh battle for offshore wind licences is due to take place as officials revealed the date for applications.
Crown Estate Scotland offshore wind leasing round confirmed for October
The next Scottish offshore wind leasing round will take place in October, the Crown Estate Scotland has revealed.
Offshore renewables to power whisky distilleries and fish farms
Offshore renewables schemes tailor made for their locations could be used to help develop industries such as whisky distilling and fish farming in remote coastal areas and islands, according to a new study.