Scotland’s renewables supply chain is sclerotic
Some time back I wrote that despite its self-appointed title as the oil and gas capital of Europe Aberdeen didn’t actually manufacture much of the sector critical technology.
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Australia pledges $50m for two CCS hubs
The Australian government has pledged A$67 million (US$49.7 million) of funding to help development of two carbon capture and storage (CCS) hubs – one led by Woodside and the other by Mitsui E&P. The funding will also be used to support the appraisal of a third potential storage site in Western Australia.
North-east may see bumper green investment under Boris Johnson’s climate plan
Boris Johnson has unveiled a multi-billion pound green industrial plan that could result in an emissions-busting project near Peterhead receiving a huge cash injection.
Offshore Wind Growth Partnership launches ‘largest funding call to date’
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its “largest funding call to date” with £1.5 million up for grabs.
OWGP announces £2m support package for UK offshore wind supply chain
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has announced a new £2 million package to support the UK offshore wind supply chain.
Local authority body calls for ‘fair’ climate change funding
Local authority body Cosla has called for "fair funding" to help councils tackle climate change.
Faroe Petroleum secures £300million for growth plans
Faroe Petroleum today confirmed it had landed the new banking facilities needed to sustain operations and fuel growth plans.
Scottish councils to share £14m energy efficiency funding
A £14 million fund is to be shared by local authorities to make homes, public buildings and businesses more energy efficient, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil has announced. Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme (Seep) will help improve warmth in buildings and homes, cut energy bills and work towards reaching climate-change targets.
Green energy centre funding secured
Funding has been secured for a £25 million green energy centre at St Andrews University which will create 225 jobs. It is hoped the site at Guardbridge will help regenerate part of north-east Fife, with apprenticeships and opportunities in the construction of the centre. The scheme is part of a drive by St Andrews to become the UK’s first carbon-neutral university.
Energy Body to award £7million in funding
Scotland’s new wave energy technology development body has opened a £7million innovation competition. Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is offering funding of up to £4million for a single project to develop power take-off systems. Businesses are invited to apply for funds to advance their power take-off system designs through testing and on to commercialisation.