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.
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UK government taskforce earmarks North East for carbon capture – three years after pulling £1billion funding
A UK Government taskforce has highlighted Peterhead as a key region to deploy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, less than three years after Westminster cut a £1billion fund to develop it.
Peterhead redevelopment at the heart of global strategy for ASCO
A major improvement programme that will deliver ‘the most efficient supply base in the industry’ is well underway with building work expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Asian Hercules arrives for Aberdeen wind farm foundation delivery after delay
The giant Asian Hercules III has been spotted coming into Peterhead Port today to wait for the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm foundations after their arrival was delayed by 'the beast from the east'.
Decommissioning will be ‘huge part’ of Peterhead port’s future
If you were to ask someone in Scotland to name a fishing town, chances are they would say Peterhead. But what if you asked the same question in 400 years’ time?
Aberdeen harbour’s £5.5m boost ‘harmful’ to Peterhead
A north-east planning chief has warned investing £5.5million in the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour will take business away from its own ports.
Charles Ritchie, founder of Score Group, dies age 69
Charles Ritchie, founder of Peterhead based oil and gas engineering firm Score Group, has died aged 69.
May’s Brexit appeal resonates in Scottish Nationalist stronghold
The Scottish town of Peterhead, the U.K.’s largest fishing port, always had a rebellious streak.
TechnipFMC’s new Deep Explorer vessel docked in Peterhead
A hi-tech deep sea vessel was last night berthed at a north-east harbour after paying a flying visit to the region.
New swarf filtering system could save P&A costs, claims Peterhead firm
A Scottish firm has come up with a new filtration system that it claims will allow well operations to be carried out faster and more efficiently.
Decom series: North Sea ports wage decommissioning ‘Phoney War’
Energy Voice began its decommissioning series in October by raising the prospect of a “turf war” in the North Sea over the next 30 years.
Davidsons Blast Services to expand Peterhead base
A Peterhead-based protective coatings firm has received permission to expand its blast and painting facility.
Exclusive: Scottish ports ‘must unite to share post-oil’ work
Ports in the north-east of Scotland must band together with their UK neighbours to fend off the challenge from Norway and the Netherlands for decommissioning work.
Collision report due on oil bunker barge and vessel crash in North Sea
The final outcome of an investigation into a collision between a bunker barge and a cargo ship in the North Sea will be revealed in the coming weeks.
GE Oil & Gas to close Peterhead base, consulting with staff
General Electric Oil and Gas said today it is in consultation with workers in Peterhead after revealing plans to close its site in the town later this year.
Brexit: Score Europe MD calls for industry to “rise to challenge”, says INDY 2 is “unwelcome distraction”
The managing director of Score Europe said industry must "rise to the challenge" and "pull together" after the UK voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union.
Balfour Beatty wins £5.5m Statoil offshore wind contract
Statoil has awarded UK-based Balfour Beatty a £5.5million contract to deliver the onshore cable and substation system for its £180million floating wind farm project offshore Peterhead.
Scottish CO2 hub “a unique opportunity for the UK”
The creation of a Scottish CO2 (carbon dioxide) Hub can unlock UK and European potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS), according to a new report.
MacGregor wins Hywind mooring contract with Statoil
Offshore moorings specialist MacGregor, has won an order for substructure connection mooring systems for Statoil's Hywind pilot park off the north east Scotland coast.
Peterhead dismay at collapse of CCS project
The Peterhead community has been left reeling by the collapse of the CCS project that would have created hundreds of jobs.
Statoil Hywind project work goes to Global Energy firm
Key equipment for the world’s first floating windfarm will be made in Aberdeen and at Nigg Energy Park in the Highlands, it was announced yesterday.
Fury as Government pulls plug on £1billion CCS scheme
The UK Government is axing its £1 billion competition to develop “carbon capture and storage” technology on power stations, including Peterhead.
Video: Hywind could become “profitable leg” for Statoil
Statoil's UK managing director said the Hywind project could become a "profitable leg" for the company as it looks to expand its renewables arm. The company announced it had taken a final investment decision on plans to build the world's largest offshore windfarm just a day after winning approval from the Scottish Government. Tove Stuhr Sjoblom sat down with Energy Voice to discuss the next steps for the first of a kind project.
Energetica eyes up overseas investment
Energetica faces a challenge to attract new overseas investment into north east Scotland whilst avoiding robbing 'Peter to pay Paul'.
NorthConnect power project gets council backing
The £2billion NorthConnect project to connect Aberdeenshire to the Scandinavian electricity network has been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.