Energy transition juggernaut surely now unstoppable as investment surges
On August 25, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution proclaiming that January 26, 2024 will be dubbed the International Day of Clean Energy.
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Maersk Supply Service to axe 130 UK jobs amid restructuring
According to the company website, Maersk Supply Service's sole UK office is in Aberdeen.
Montrose Port: Record number of vessels due to offshore wind boost
“We have not only surpassed our forecasts but also solidified our position as a key player in the offshore wind sector."
‘Unrealistic’ offshore wind targets face $100bn supplier investment hurdle
Policymaker targets for global offshore wind are “unrealistic” due to the tens of billions of dollars of investment needed near-term in the supply chain.
UK green agenda faces another hurdle as offshore wind auction stumbles
The UK’s annual renewable energy auction may not include offshore wind for the first time since the system for awarding subsidies began.
Global Energy Group subsidiary starts work on multi-million-pound offshore wind farm deal
'Critical role' for Neart na Gaoithe development has created more than 30 jobs.
Orsted profits plunge on lower power, gas prices
Orsted (CPH: ORSTED) on Thursday reported a 68% year-on-year drop in profits as “significantly lower” power and gas prices took their toll.
Vestas CEO warns wind supply chain disruptions are likely to continue
Henrik Andersen says the first six months of 2023 “also highlighted” that permitting and regulatory uncertainty remain a key barrier to accelerating the energy transition.
Onshore planning application lodged for floating wind farm off Peterhead
A planning application – key to the development of a floating wind farm earmarked for off Peterhead - has been submitted to the local authority.
BP considers building two UK wind farms without any subsidies
BP (LON: BP) is considering building two offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea without any support from the government — marking a first for the sector where development has been hindered by rising costs.
Winser Report: UK can build new power lines in half the time, top adviser says
Electricity transmission line construction can be cut to 7 years from 14 years, says Nick Winser in his report delivered Friday.
First campaign to install mammoth turbines at Dogger Bank kicks off
Work to install the first of 277 turbines that will make up the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm has begun off the coast of England.
Eastern Green Link 2: Hitachi wins work on major Scotland-England grid link
Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has won work on Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2); a major project to boost grid connection between Scotland and England.
World’s biggest wind power projects are in crisis just when world needs them most
Offshore wind projects are facing an economic crisis that erased billions of US dollars in planned spending this week — just as the world needs clean energy more than ever.
Embracing change: developing standard contracts for offshore wind
The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) announced earlier this month that they have begun work on a new standard contract form for offshore wind farm projects. A committee of experts including engineers, contractors and project specialists are working to produce the new contract, likely by the end of 2025.
As Vattenfall puts Norfolk Boreas on ice, industry calls for government support
Vattenfall has called off its development of the UK offshore wind power project Norfolk Boreas due to rising costs, prompting industry leaders to call for government support for the secotor.
Danish investor is raising €12bn for renewable energy fund
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is looking to raise €12 billion ($13 billion) to invest in renewable energy, making it among the biggest ever funds dedicated to the transition away from fossil fuels.
Half of Scottish wind energy at risk of curtailment without net-zero grid upgrades
New analysis by GE Vernova suggests around 22GW of new transmission capacity will be needed across Scottish boundaries to prevent up to 50% of wind energy being wasted.
North Star to deliver Dogger Bank wind vessel three months ahead of schedule
Shipping group North Star is wasting no time in fulfilling its vessel supply contract for the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
CHC Helicopter providing crew change services for world’s largest offshore wind farm
CHC Helicopter has made public a contract award for work on Dogger Bank, soon to be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Medical expert notes uptick in focus on mental health in offshore energy, with stress an ‘acute’ issue
For the past two decades RMI has been working hand in hand with the offshore energy sector to help ensure it operates as safely as feasibly possible.
Shell UK offshore wind head departs with shift back to oil and gas
Melissa Read, who led the Shell UK offshore wind unit in a major expansion into Scotland, said by email that she has resigned.
Kent wins contract for work on BP offshore wind farms
Engineering giant Kent has won a contract to support the development of two BP (LON: BP) offshore wind farms in Irish Sea.
UK wind farms drive record £443m profit for Crown Estate
Offshore wind is driving profits at the Crown Estate, the property company that supports the country's monarchy.
Offshore wind ‘sea change’ needed if UK is to slash project timelines
A major transformation of the offshore wind industry needs to happen if the UK is going to get close to its deployment goals.