Engie and EDP Renewables aim for wind top spot with new business
EDP Renewables and Engie are aiming to become one of the world's biggest offshore wind players with the creation of a new business.
EDP Renewables
Exclusive: Government-led summit to probe dearth of wind supply chain deals
Westminster and the Scottish Government are to lead a summit into the awarding of contracts to the offshore wind supply chain as foreign firms continue to cash in on UK work.
Shell rumoured to be ‘keen’ on UK offshore wind
Oil giant Shell are rumoured to be keen on entering the UK offshore wind market, according the the firm's new energy president.
European projects amass 96% of Chinese renewables investment, EY report claims
European renewable energy projects accounted for 96% of Chinese investment in 2018, according to a new report by professional services firm EY.
Moray Firth wind developer to clear bombs after almost 20 found at site
A giant Moray Firth windfarm developer has confirmed it found nearly 20 unexploded bombs (UXO) following a survey at the site.
‘Do your homework’, offshore wind bosses tell oil supply chain
Scottish offshore wind bosses have told those working in the oil and gas supply chain to "do their homework" before pitching business to the sector.
Moray East wind contractor posts multi-million loss for 2018
A United Arab Emirates-based firm brought in by Moray East Offshore Windfarm has posted multi-million losses in 2018.
Deal for BiFab windfarm jobs at Arnish yard ‘all but done’
A deal set to secure 100 fabrication jobs at BiFab’s Arnish yard is “all but done”, it was revealed yesterday.
Concern Lamprell Moray East deal could be blow to BiFab hopes
Confusion rained yesterday as a United Arab Emirates-based firm was handed a £160 million fabrication contract for the Moray East Offshore Windfarm.
Shell and EDP Renewables form offshore wind firm
Oil giant Shell and renewables developer EDP Renewables have joined forces to enter the offshore wind market, as Mayflower Wind Energy.
Moray East Windfarm announces £2.6bn project investment amid clutch of deals
Developers of a huge Moray Firth wind project have announced £2.6 billion of project finance investment alongside a clutch of big deals.
‘No objection’ to Moray West Windfarm from Highland Council
A proposed objection to a massive Moray Firth wind project by Highland Council did not take place as planned.
Only 12% of locals oppose giant Moray West Windfarm project
Only a fraction of local households oppose a mammoth Moray Firth wind project, according to an independent poll.
Objection planned for Moray Firth wind project over concerns it could ‘dominate horizon’
Highland Council will recommend an objection is raised to a massive Moray Firth wind project over concerns it could “dominate the horizon”.
Moray East Windfarm forms Fraserburgh local supply chain committee
The developers of a massive Moray Firth wind farm development are to form a local organisation to maximise new job opportunities in the region.
Moray West Offshore Windfarm to ‘engage’ at public meetings
The developers of the Moray West Offshore Windfarm are to meet with members of the local community at a series of public meetings next week.
Moray East agrees “most powerful” turbine deal with MHI Vestas
Wind farm developer Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited has confirmed today that it signed a conditional contract with MHI Vestas Offshore Wind for the supply and installation of 100 turbines.
Protesters win Moray West windfarm fight
A tiny north-east community is celebrating after winning a David vs Goliath battle against a major wind farm development.
World’s most powerful turbines commissioned for Moray Firth wind farm
The world's most powerful offshore wind turbines were commissioned yesterday and are now fully confirmed for use on the 100 turbine Moray (East) Wind Farm development, due to begin construction in 2022.
Testing brings major windfarm plan closer
Developers behind a major offshore wind farm project in the Moray Firth have taken another step towards delivering first power.