New Proserv director sets out energy transition ambitions ahead of Global Offshore Wind 2022
Energy services firm Proserv has been backed to make a “huge difference” to the UK’s rapidly expanding offshore wind sector.
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CIP proposes building North Sea ‘hydrogen island’ by 2030
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has unveiled plans to build an artificial island in the Danish North Sea, where it would cluster large-scale green hydrogen facilities powered by offshore wind.
VIDEO: Smulders ships first transition pieces for Dogger Bank
Steel fabricator Smulders has shipped the first transition pieces bound for the mammoth Dogger Bank wind farm, off the east coast of Yorkshire.
Equinor appoints new senior VP for North Sea Renewables
Equinor has appointed a former exec of Orsted and Copenhagen Offshore Partners as its new senior vice president of North Sea Renewables.
North Star engineering cadet learning the ropes in the North Sea
From a young age Courtney Stanton has known that her future lay in engineering – having a classic car engineer for a dad made sure of that.
Eni CEO toasts ‘excellent results’ after Italian supermajor reverses losses
Eni (BIT: ENI) is back in the black after an “excellent” financial year in which it accelerated the pace of its transformation strategy.
Dogger Bank hattrick for K2 Management as firm bags work for third phase of project
K2 Management (K2M) has completed its pre-financial close due diligence work for the third phase of what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Powering change in the UK’s offshore supply
As SSE commits to invest £15m in the UK’s largest turbine tower manufacturing facility in the Scottish Highlands, CEO Alistair Phillips-Davies says the scale of the company’s ambition and pipeline in offshore wind is behind its decision to inject the funds needed to make Nigg Offshore Wind happen.
Shell, Centrica and others strike deal to buy green power from giant Dogger Bank C wind farm
Shell, Centrica and others have struck deals to buy green energy from a planned North Sea wind farm.
Bombs away: James Fisher Renewables finishes first phase of unexploded ordnance detection at North Sea wind farm
James Fisher Renewables has completed the first part of a two-phase contract to investigate unexploded ordnance (UXO) at a major North Sea wind farm.
North Star Renewables begins construction on fleet bound for Dogger Bank Wind Farm
North Star Renewables has cut steel on the first two of a hybrid-powered vessel fleet due to set sail for the Dogger Bank wind farm.
Eni snaps up further Dogger Bank stakes in £140million deal
Eni is acquiring further stakes in the Dogger Bank wind farm project in a £140million deal.
‘Ground-breaking’ electron beam welding tech to be tested at Port of Nigg
Global Energy Group (GEG) is to trial a “ground-breaking” electron beam welding technology at its Port of Nigg facility in the Highlands.
North Star in discussions with ScotWind developers following Dogger Bank success
Bosses at North Star have credited their Dogger Bank offshore wind contract with opening the door for securing future renewables work.
North Star Renewables selects UK firm to build vessels for use at Dogger Bank
North Star Renewables has handed out a multi-million pound contract to build vessels for use at the huge Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
Sofia offshore wind farm launches hunt for potential suppliers to support construction
A major North Sea offshore wind farm is on the lookout for suppliers to provide a range of goods and services to support the project’s construction.
North Star Renewables secures £96m to build vessel fleet
North Star Renewables (NSR), of Aberdeen, is today announcing a £96 million funding package to support its vessel-building plans.
TotalEnergies eyes stake in giant North Sea wind farm
TotalEnergies SE is weighing taking a stake in what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, according to people familiar with the matter, as the French oil major continues to flex its green credentials.
ScotWind will prove beauty is more than skin deep
Following the ScotWind leasing round closing on Friday 16 July, there is now great anticipation to see which applications to build Scotland’s next generation of offshore wind farms are successful.
North Star appoints Steve Myers to oversee offshore wind vessel fleet
North Star has created a new senior leadership role to oversee the growing demand for its service offshore vessels (SOV) from the wind industry.
Big Wind’s rise to mainstay of shipyards
A decade ago, Big Oil was still a reliable mainstay for shipyards specialising in offshore support vessels.
North Star deal shines bright for transition to renewables
Many businesses which are traditionally linked to the North Sea oil and gas sector are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the high octane charge towards energy transition.
SSE profits up as spree of asset sales nears £2billion
SSE maintained healthy profits in 2020, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, racking up proceeds from assets sales of nearly £2billion.
Hundreds more UK green jobs to be created after turbine contracts for Dogger Bank C agreed
Hundreds more green jobs are to be created in the UK after wind turbine contracts for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm were finalised.
Equinor and Orsted among latest additions to North Sea green hydrogen project
Almost a dozen firms, including Equinor, Orsted and DNV, have become the latest members to join a leading European renewable energy project.