Ocean Winds opens Buckie base to support Moray West
Ocean Winds has opened an operations and maintenance (O&M) base in Buckie to support its Moray West offshore wind farm.
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Ocean Winds hails impact of £3.5billion offshore wind investment in Scotland
A new report shows how "chasing the wind" is reaping benefits for companies across the supply chain in the north of Scotland and the UK.
Lamprell delivers final transition pieces for Moray West wind farm
The final transition pieces (TPs) for Ocean Winds’ 882MW Moray West wind farm located in the Moray Firth have been delivered by United Arab Emirates-based manufacturer Lamprell.
50 jobs created as Global Energy Group lands Moray West contract
Global Energy Group has signed a contract to fabricate components for the Moray West Offshore Wind Farm, creating 50 jobs in Nigg.
Chinese fabricator to supply foundations for Moray West
China's Dajin Heavy Industry has signed a contract to manufacture and supply monopiles for the Moray West offshore wind farm.
Siemens awarded Whitehillock substation work for Moray West offshore wind
Siemens Energy will supply an onshore substation near Keith, linking the planned Moray West offshore wind farm with the wider grid network.
Lithuania’s Ignitis Group takes 5% stake in Moray West wind farm
Lithuanian state-controlled energy holding company Ignitis Group is to become a minority partner in the development of the Moray West offshore wind farm.
North Sea sector making ‘eye-opening’ progress in hydrogen development
The North Sea energy sector is making “eye-opening” progress in the development of hydrogen power, according to top industry bosses in Aberdeen.
Exclusive: Highland offshore wind farms paying £20m more per year than English projects
Mammoth Highland offshore wind farms are footing a bill of around £20 million more per year than English projects to connect to the grid, according to the builder of what will be Scotland's biggest wind venture.
Fate of huge Scottish wind projects decided by UK Government today
The fate of billions of pounds worth of renewables projects will be determined today as the results of the third offshore wind auction round are announced.
‘Legal challenge’ to hold up UK offshore wind auction, BEIS confirms
A bizarre legal challenge is set to hold up the third UK offshore wind auction until the end of this month, according to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Exclusive: Multi-million Moray Firth wind farm wins approval
A giant Moray Firth wind project has been given the go-ahead by authorities, with the project boss calling it "major hurdle" to overcome.
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.
Claims windfarm would dominate horizon ‘subjective’, Highland Council says
A proposed objection to a giant Moray Firth wind project was not raised due to the claims being considered "subjective", a Highland councillor has revealed.
‘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”.
New north-east wind hub hopes to increase jobs and skills
A new renewables hub has been announced to establish the north-east's "deep water offshore wind specialism" and create supply chain jobs.
Moray West Windfarm in hot water with local climbers
A controversial offshore windfarm which will provide power for thousands of homes could be rubber-stamped by planners this week.
Moray Firth wind project to bring £90m to local economy
A giant Moray Firth wind project will create 150 jobs and add £90 million to the local economy, developers have said.
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.
New Moray West wind farm transmission plans submitted
Onshore infrastructure plans for a Moray Firth wind farm project have been submitted to local authorities following a long battle with the local community.
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.
North-east community rails against Moray West Windfarm plans
A tiny north-east community is preparing its own dossier of evidence as it fights against a proposed wind farm development.
Second huge Moray Firth wind farm proposed
Initial proposals for a massive new offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth have been submitted.