Councillors back tariff-free port bid
Councillors have backed a bid by Cromarty Firth Port Authority to win free port status.
Port of Cromarty Firth
Port authority scoping potential for ‘green hydrogen’ hubs on Cromarty Firth
Highland industries may start switching from traditional power sources to “green” hydrogen within three years under an ambitious plan that would establish the area as a “global forerunner” in large-scale production of the fuel.
Cromarty port key to net-zero efforts
The Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) has the best track record of any facility of its kind in Scotland in supporting government net-zero carbon emissions, according to a new report.
Opportunity Cromarty Firth reveals hopes for free port to boost jobs for 50 years
Ambitious plans to turn the Cromarty Firth into a free port that could secure work and jobs for the next 50 years have been revealed.
Moray East wind farm jackets arrive on giant transport ship – video
A set of huge turbine jackets have arrived for construction of Moray East, one of Scotland’s largest offshore windfarms.
Global Energy unveils plans for new quay at Nigg
Inverness-based Global Energy Group (GEG) has announced multi-million pound plans to add more than 800 feet of new quayside to its Nigg Energy Park facility at the entrance to the Cromarty Firth.
Cromarty, Nigg expansions promise ‘jobs and prosperity’
Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) chief executive, Bob Buskie, last night said that expansion projects totalling more than £100million by his organisation and the Global Energy Group (GEG) would help secure “jobs and prosperity” for the area.
Cromarty Port to showcase £40m of project opportunities to local businesses
Opportunities for local companies to claim a share of projects totalling £40million at a Highland port will be unveiled next week.
Roadbridge wins £30m port project
The Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) has awarded the contract to construct its new £30 million energy and cruise hub at Invergordon to Ireland and UK-based civil engineering and construction firm Roadbridge UK.
£30m energy and cruise liner hub unveiled for Highlands
A £30million hub has been announced to serve major energy projects and tourist cruise liners in the Highlands.
Highland firms call on politicians to ‘grasp’ renewables opportunity
Major employers in the Highlands have called for local and national government to “grasp the opportunity” to make the Moray Firth a renewables hub.
Renewables and cruises add up to record year for Port of Cromarty
Turnover at the Highlands’ busiest port hit a record high last year, boosted by increasing renewable energy activity and booming cruise liner business.
Energy old and new boosts level of port activity
Increased renewable energy sector activity has seen the number of vessels using port facilities in Invergordon rise sharply in the first six months of this year.
Port seeking contractors for £25m development
The Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) is seeking contractors for a £25million development at its Invergordon facilities, which it says could create almost 200 local jobs.
First decommissioning contract for port hailed
The first North Sea decommissioning contract to be secured by the Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) has been hailed as a “tremendous boost for local companies and workers” by the organisation’s chief executive.
Cromarty Firth gets go-ahead to start decommissioning work
Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) has received its second and final environment permit, allowing it to start decommissioning projects immediately.
Exit of Cromarty Firth-stacked oil rigs blocked as investigation launched
Scottish environmental authorities have blocked the departure of three oil rigs currently cold-stacked in Cromarty Firth.
Campaigners ask Scottish Government to intervene in oil transfers row
Campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reject a fresh application to carry out ship-to-ship transfers in the Cromarty Firth, ahead of a Scottish Parliamentary debate tomorrow.
Port of Cromarty lands two major Beatrice windfarm deals
Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) announced last night it had won two contracts, together worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, to support the Beatrice offshore windfarm project.
Port delays oil transfer bid until after elections
Port chiefs have further delayed their application to carry out controversial ship-to-ship oil transfers in the dolphin-friendly Moray Firth.
Port operator expects new fees will reduce revenue
The operator of the Highlands’ largest port has said it expects a drop in revenue following the introduction of a new pricing structure for visiting vessels.
Councillors to lobby for rejection of Moray Firth oil transfer plans
Councillors in the Highlands will today put pressure on the local authority to object to controversial ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Moray Firth.
£15k raised for challenge against Moray Firth oil transfers
A Black Isle pressure group battling plans for ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Moray Firth has raised half the funding it needs to pay for a judicial review.
Oil downturn hits Cromarty port profits
The downturn in North Sea oil and gas has seen pre-tax profits fall by £1.4million to £2.1million at the Highlands’ largest port.
Rigs stack up off Invergordon
As many as a dozen drilling rigs are expected to spend the winter stacked in the Cromarty Firth as the depressed oil price continues to limit North Sea activity.