Equinor and Orsted among latest additions to North Sea green hydrogen project
Almost a dozen firms, including Equinor, Orsted and DNV, have become the latest members to join a leading European renewable energy project.
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BP planning Scottish offshore wind bid, according to reports
BP is expected to enter into Scotland’s offshore wind market by bidding for acreage in the ongoing ScotWind leasing round, according to The Times.
Industry experts call for hydrogen incentives during inaugural session in Energy Voice series
Industry leaders have urged governments to put incentives in place to speed up the deployment and uptake of hydrogen.
Orsted hit by £350m cable issues at offshore wind farms in UK and Europe
Ørsted is having to fork out millions of pounds in order to address cable issues at some of its offshore wind developments.
Equinor and BP join Netflix, OnlyFans and Zoom among Time Magazine 100 most influential companies
Equinor and BP have been named on the Time Magazine list of the 100 most influential companies in the world.
World’s biggest wealth fund strikes a milestone green deal
Norway’s $1.3 trillion wealth fund just made its first investment in clean energy infrastructure, more than a year after it was given the go-ahead to move into the asset class.
Ørsted and Aker Carbon Capture sign Memorandum of Understanding with tech giant
Ørsted, Aker Carbon Capture and Microsoft have teamed up to explore ways to support the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) at biomass-fired heat and power plants in Denmark.
Offshore wind increasingly hot ticket for apprentices
Offshore wind is fast becoming the hottest industry to be if you’re an aspiring low carbon energy apprentice looking for adventure.
Total to overtake green giants on renewable energy capacity by 2030, report says
Total is expected to outpace clean energy giants Iberdrola and Ørsted on renewable power capacity by the end of the decade.
Ørsted more than doubles pre-tax profits in 2020
Ørsted enjoyed “great strategic progress” last year as it managed to strengthen its financial footing in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Will COP26 provide inspiration and trigger ambition?
The United Nations climate change conference which is to be held in Glasgow in November should be a source of inspiration and an opportunity for Scottish industry to showcase its Net Zero manufacturing supply chain.
CfD, floating offshore wind and supply chain concerns all in the spotlight as Energy Voice and EY’s 10 Point Pod gets underway
The UK Government’s commitment to developing offshore wind has been unequivocal.
Ørsted announces new corporate structure and mass shakeup at the top table
Ørsted has announced plans to alter its organisational structure as part of efforts to strengthen its ability to tap into new markets and better serve customers.
Energy Voice and EY kick off 10 Point Pod series with Orsted on offshore wind
The UK Government announced its 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution amid much fanfare in November. The points laid out in the strategy pave the way to the UK’s net zero future. But what are they? Why have they been identified? And what impact will they have on the energy sector and the wider economy?
Energy Voice and EY launch 10 Point Pod series
The UK Government announced its 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution amid much fanfare in November. The points laid out in the strategy pave the way to the UK’s net zero future. But what are they? Why have they been identified? And what impact will they have on the energy sector and the wider economy?
Ørsted takes FID on its first renewable hydrogen project
Ørsted has taken a final investment decision (FID) on its first renewable hydrogen project, with plans to launch the facility later this year.
Green power to the people
After a truly challenging 2020, hopefully 2021 will offer something to look forward to.
Ørsted announces intention to bid in ScotWind leasing round
Ørsted has announced its intention to bid in the forthcoming ScotWind leasing round, which opened to applicants last week.
Oyster offshore green hydrogen project nets 5m euros
The consortium behind the Oyster “green” hydrogen project has secured 5 million euros of EU funding to demonstrate their combined offshore wind turbine and electrolyser system.
Ørsted’s Hornsea Two development takes ‘significant’ step forward
Ørsted has ticked off a “major milestone” in the development of what will become the “world’s largest” offshore wind farm.
Hornsea Three wind farm approval a ‘gamble’ with future of ‘globally important’ sea birds
The UK Government’s decision to green light plans for a major offshore wind farm has sparked concerns about the potential impact on sea birds.
Without technology there is no net zero
It is a fact of life that if you want to achieve net zero you need the technology that can make it happen. You can play around with what you think are smart economic wheezes such as contracts for difference and carbon tax but if you don’t have the technology to enable you to stop burning hydrocarbons then ultimately, they’re of no benefit whatsoever.
Reasons to be optimistic about the next stage in the energy transition in Scotland
The recent publication of the timetable for the Scotwind leasing round that will start the next stage in the development of offshore wind in Scotland, shortly followed by the UK Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan, has focused minds on what a green recovery really means for the communities and businesses north of the border.
Ørsted hit with huge tax bill by Danish treasury for UK assets
Ørsted has been slapped with a tax bill totaling almost DKK 7 billion by the Danish treasury for two of its UK offshore wind farms.
Glencore closes acquisition of Ørsted’s LNG
Glencore has completed its purchase of Ørsted’s LNG business, just under a year after announcing the deal.