Owner denies handing BiFab workers redundancy notices at Arnish
A new threat of redundancy hangs over workers at Burntisland Fabrication’s (BiFab) yard in Arnish, according to unions Unite and GMB.
Moray East Offshore Windfarm
Siemens to sail out huge containers to Moray Firth wind project
International conglomerate Siemens has announced the completion and planned sail out of huge containers to a mammoth Moray Firth project site.
Exclusive: Moray East wind project announces £12m deal at Port of Nigg
A Highland energy boss last night hailed the agreement of a £12 million deal with a giant Moray Firth offshore wind project as "a real statement of confidence" in the Scottish renewables sector.
‘Significant pipeline’ of offshore wind work could be headed to Highlands
A director of Moray Offshore Renewables claimed last night that the new £12 million deal with Global Energy Group (Geg) could herald a “significant pipeline” of offshore wind work in the Highlands.
Mammoth north-east wind farm kicks off construction
A mammoth wind farm project set to bring a number of exciting business opportunities to the north-east begins construction today.
‘Conditions’ could be added to future offshore wind awards, Scot Gov says
Scotland's finance secretary has promised to explore adding "conditions" to future offshore wind farm projects to include local businesses and jobs, following a summit at Holyrood yesterday.
BiFab boss: ‘Tighter regulation needed’ if Scottish wind firms are to win contracts
The owner of the BiFab manufacturing yards has called for tighter regulations on offshore wind developers and manufacturers to help prevent it missing out on vital contracts.
Stalled north-east renewables boom ‘government failure’, STUC report claims
Blame for a perceived shortfall in Scottish renewable energy jobs in the north-east has been laid at the feet of government by the country's trade union body.
Moray East fabrication deal for Smulders revealed as over £200m
A deal handed to Belgian firm Smulders for the giant Moray East Offshore Wind Farm project has been confirmed as more than £200 million.
Invergordon firm to increase workforce following Moray Firth wind deal
An Invergordon based logistics company is to add another 10 staff to its books after winning a major contract worth more than £1 million.
Belgian firm Smulders wins jackets deal for Moray East wind project
Belgian firm Smulders has been officially announced as the successful bidder for the lion's share of the Moray East Offshore Wind Farm jackets contract.
‘Patience wearing thin’ with opportunistic wind developers, warns Wheelhouse
Scotland's energy minister said "patience was wearing thin" with wind developers who take Scottish Government support, only to hand construction contracts to foreign suppliers.
‘We’re aware the clock is ticking’ on Brexit, Scottish Renewables boss says
A Scottish renewables trade body boss has admitted that the vote to leave the European Union came at an inopportune moment for the sector.
BiFab Arnish yard opens to service £26m windfarm deal
Work started today on a job-saving contract for nearly 90 workers at Burntisland Fabrication's (BiFab) Arnish yard.
UAE fabrication firm hired by Moray East Windfarm making ‘significant losses’, report claims
A Middle East firm which was handed a multimillion-pound fabrication deal for a giant Moray windfarm has “suffered significant overall losses”, according to a new report.
No BiFab jobs from huge offshore wind projects ‘absolute scandal’, unions say
The prospect of Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) receiving no work from two huge Scottish offshore wind project has been described as an "absolute scandal" by two of the country's biggest unions.
Moray East Windfarm tender firm consolidates business
The Belgian firm responsible for tender decisions on a giant Moray Firth wind project has consolidated its business.
Renewable energy auction round ‘prospectively’ set for May
The next renewable energy auction round has been "prospectively" set for May 2019, the UK Government revealed last night.
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.
Scottish ROV firm wins seven-figure Moray East Windfarm deal
A Scottish-headquartered remotely operated vehicle (ROV) firm has announced a seven-figure deal with the Moray East Offshore Windfarm project.
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.
UAE firm handed £160m Moray East fabrication deal
United Arab Emirates-based firm Lamprell has been handed a £160 million fabrication contract for the Moray East Offshore Windfarm.