Investigation into man’s death after industrial incident
An investigation has been launched following the death of a worker several months after he was injured at a major north port.
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Two north sites among 12 in Scotland identified as prime for green data centres
Two north sites are among 12 around Scotland identified as “prime” for green datacentres.
Global gets £8.3m of backing for Nigg quay expansion
Global Energy Group (GEG) has secured backing of up to £8.3million from development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for a £19m project to extend the quayside at its Port of Nigg facility.
Global Energy Group joins forces with Rosetti Marino on green projects
Global Energy Group (GEG) has gone into partnership with Italian company Rosetti Marino to deliver large-scale renewable energy and net-zero projects around the UK.
Work on multi-million pound quay extension at Nigg to start in April
Work on a multi-million pound project to extend the quayside at Port of Nigg by more than 700ft will start in April, the facility’s owner, Global Energy Group, has said.
Well-Safe ‘actively’ looking at more rigs as maiden purchase gets ready to hit the market
Scottish oil and gas decommissioning firm Well-Safe Solutions is “actively” looking at additional rigs to buy once it seals a maiden gig for the first vessel in its fleet.
Well-Safe Guardian initiative yields funds for charities
An initiative by three companies involved in the repair and upgrade of the Well-Safe Guardian rig at Nigg Energy Park has brought a £6,000 windfall for a trio of charities.
Firm loses £25m legal battle over Nigg Energy Park redevelopment
A firm which claimed the government acted unlawfully in giving taxpayers money to a competitor has lost its £25 million legal action in Scotland’s highest civil court.
Global Energy unveils plans for new quay at Nigg
Inverness-based Global Energy Group (GEG) has announced multi-million pound plans to add more than 800 feet of new quayside to its Nigg Energy Park facility at the entrance to the Cromarty Firth.
Cromarty, Nigg expansions promise ‘jobs and prosperity’
Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) chief executive, Bob Buskie, last night said that expansion projects totalling more than £100million by his organisation and the Global Energy Group (GEG) would help secure “jobs and prosperity” for the area.
Buoyant outlook as Nigg Energy Park plans growth
Global Energy Group boss Roy MacGregor has welcomed signs of Nigg Energy Park establishing itself as a “multi-user, multi-sector” asset, with more than 700 people at work there on renewables, oil and gas and subsea projects.
Nigg gears up to start on £2.6bn sea turbines
Nigg Energy Park, in Easter Ross, is gearing up for its role in the construction of the £2.6billion Beatrice offshore windfarm.
Plans approved for Nigg Energy Park Expansion, 300 new jobs could follow
Easter Ross is set for a major employment boost after Highland Council unanimously approved ambitious plans to expand operations at the Nigg Energy Park.
Hope for 300 renewable energy jobs boom at Nigg Energy Park
A jobs boom could see 300 jobs created at Nigg Energy Park in the Cromarty Firth if ambitious plans to diversify from the oil and gas industry to offshore renewables are given the green light.
Plan to secure Nigg Energy Park’s future could create hundreds of jobs
Hopes are rising that hundreds of jobs could be created at Nigg Energy Park as its owner prepares to reveal major plans for the site.
Port operator expects new fees will reduce revenue
The operator of the Highlands’ largest port has said it expects a drop in revenue following the introduction of a new pricing structure for visiting vessels.
‘Green shoots’ for Nigg Energy Park
Nigg Energy Park’s (NEP) owners have hailed evidence of “shoots of success” following £47million investment, with a significant increase in the number of vessels visiting the facility.
World’s biggest rig dominates the Moray Firth
Dominating the skyline on the Moray Firth, the world’s biggest jack up oil rig could been clearly seen several hundred yards offshore.
Nigg best placed to create offshore wind jobs
Nigg Energy Park has been identified as the best prepared of Scotland's east coast ports to create jobs from offshore wind contracts in a new industry report. The Cromarty Firth facility's potential was highlighted in the findings of a strategic review, which also examined the capabilities of Invergordon, Aberdeen, Dundee, Montrose, Methil and Rosyth as well as ports on England's east coast. Conducted by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC), the study focused on the capability of ports to carry out "staging" work, storing and loading offshore wind farm components and carrying out pre-construction activities. It also assessed their ability to manufacture large components in or near their sites.
Global Energy welcomes Beatrice contract win as boost to North
A multi-million contract to deliver the Beatrice offshore windfarm has been awarded to Global Energy Group's Nigg fabrication yard on the Cromarty Firth.