Scotland to Norway energy link opens up tender process to UK firms
A huge energy cable project to aiming to connect Peterhead to Norway has now issued an invitation to tender to Scottish and UK firms as part of its enabling works package.
NorthConnect
NorthConnect: What’s in it for Scotland?
Towards the end of this year, a final investment decision is due to be taken on the NorthConnect project which by 2024 would import surplus hydro electricity from the Hardanger region of Norway into Scotland, at Boddam, via a 400-mile interconnector.
Young Norwegian politicians get taste of Scottish energy transition
A group of young Norwegian politicians and climate activists visited a Stonehaven wind project and met the country's energy minister in a bid to understand the Scottish clean energy transition.
Peterhead to Norway energy cable remains ‘viable’ project despite Brexit concerns, developers say
The developers of a giant Peterhead to Norway energy link have allayed fears that a 'no deal' Brexit could cost the north-east millions in lost business.
Peterhead to Norway energy cable approved
A giant supercable linking a north-east town with Norway has been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.
Peterhead to Norway energy cable plans expected to be approved
Plans for a giant energy cable linking the north-east with Scandinavia could be given the go ahead this week.
Peterhead to Norway power connector could bring 600 local jobs during construction
An electricity superhighway planned between Peterhead and Norway could bring a 600-job boom to the area, according to plans submitted by developers.
Kvaerner voices concerns over UK to Norway sea cable
Norwegian oil rig construction firm Kvaerner has sent a right of appeal to the country’s Water Resources and Energy Directorate over concerns that a planned sea cable between the UK and Norway may hamper operations.
EU backs Scotland-Norway interconnector with £8.5m
The European Union will put 10million euros (£8.5million) toward the construction of an interconnector between the north-east of Scotland and Norway.