Climate and energy security now one and the same, says COP26 president
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means climate security and energy security are “now synonymous”, according to the UK’s COP26 President.
offshore wind
New Proserv director sets out energy transition ambitions ahead of Global Offshore Wind 2022
Energy services firm Proserv has been backed to make a “huge difference” to the UK’s rapidly expanding offshore wind sector.
Crown Estate Scotland to launch INTOG in August following feedback
Crown Estate Scotland is aiming to kick off its upcoming Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing round in August.
Plan for UK’s largest wind tower factory at Nigg struck by delay as key Spanish partner exits
Doubt has been cast on delivering the UK's largest offshore wind tower factory at Nigg in the Highlands next year after a key Spanish partner made its exit.
Wind services firm set up by ex-Petrofac CEO acquires two new companies
Venterra Group has announced the acquisition of two companies as it seeks to support the expansion of the global wind industry.
Updated: Methil wildcat strikes brought to an end with Harland and Wolff and unions poised for talks
Workers taking part in wildcat strikes at the Methil fabrication yard have stood down with negotiations due to start shortly.
Call for NSTA to be ‘lead body’ in North Sea regulator shake up
The former Scottish energy minister has called for the NSTA to be the “lead body” in a regulatory clear up for the North Sea.
Ocean Winds throws backing behind Cromarty Firth green freeport bid
Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds is joining Opportunity Cromarty Firth and supporting the body’s green freeport bid.
Equinor and Technip Energies form floating wind partnership
Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor has formed a new floating wind strategic collaboration with engineering firm Technip Energies.
Crown Estate Scotland unveils new chief executive
Public body Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has announced Ronan O’Hara as its new chief executive.
Orsted generates first power from maiden Scottish wind project
Danish renewables giant Orsted has generated first power from its inaugural Scottish wind project.
INTOG can provide lift-off for future energy
Decarbonisation of oil and gas activities in the North Sea, largely through electrification, will play a central role in Scotland's ongoing energy transition.
SSE Renewables launches new wind sustainability partnership
SSE Renewables has formed a new partnership designed to foster a circular and sustainable wind sector in the UK.
SSE Renewables reduces overall area of massive Scottish offshore wind farm
SSE Renewables has confirmed plans to reduce the overall area for its proposed Berwick Bank Wind Farm by around a fifth.
Saipem moves ahead on drilling ambitions for offshore wind farms
Saipem and compatriot Trevi are planning to develop drilling systems for offshore wind farms.
Offshore wind a ‘powerhouse’ for job creation with sector forecast to employ 97,000 people by 2030
A “surge” in the number of people working in offshore wind is on the horizon, with billions of pounds forecast to flow into the sector.
Subsea 7 revises financial guidance on offshore wind woes
Subsea 7 (OSLO: SUBC) has revised its full year financial guidance on issues with its renewables division.
First offshore substation fitted at Neart na Gaoithe wind farm
The construction of a 54-turbine Scottish offshore wind farm has taken a “huge step forward” with the fitting of the first of its two offshore substations.
Subsea 7 bags contract worth up to £600m for work on Seagreen 1A offshore wind farm
Subsea 7 (OSLO: SUBC) has struck a “very large” agreement for work on a major Scottish offshore wind farm.
ONE-Dyas gains approval for North Sea’s ‘first’ wind-powered gas field
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has granted ONE-Dyas permission to develop the N05-A gas field in the North Sea, in a move that could unlock further small fields in the region.
Highlands’ first Global Wind Organisation accredited training facility to open in coming weeks
Aventus Energy is putting the final touches on the Highlands and Island’s first Global Wind Organisation (GWO) accredited training facility.
Saipem 7000 to return to Scotland following crane incident
The Saipem 7000 vessel is to return to Scotland following a crane incident last month.
Kraken FPSO ‘almost impossible to electrify’ but EnQuest looks to creative solution
EnQuest has said its Kraken FPSO is “almost impossible to electrify” and is looking at creative alternatives to decarbonise the asset.
Lack of renewables incentive is critical failure in government’s windfall tax scheme
Yesterday's announcement by Sunak was far from destructive for the North Sea oil & gas industry given the generous projects investment tax relief, but it fails, as it turns out, in at least one critical way.
Energy security ‘still trumps’ sustainability, says RenewableUK CEO
Recent months have underlined that energy security "still trumps" sustainability in the minds of politicians, the head of a trade body has claimed.