Ørsted completes cable pull for Hornsea Two development
Offshore wind developer Ørsted has completed a cable pull on the east coast of England for one of its major developments.
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McLachlan Marine boosts inshore fleet with £1million investment
McLachlan Marine has put the latest addition to its fast-growing fleet of inshore workboats into service after a £1 million investment.
Vestas for Viking as turbine contract confirmed
Vestas has been confirmed as the supplier of the 103 turbines for the Shetland-based Viking Wind Farm, the UK’s largest onshore wind development.
Wood CEO predicts ‘turbulence’ ahead for key markets
The boss of Wood expects more “turbulence” ahead for markets served by the global engineering and consultancy.
Infrastructure for Hornsea Two offshore wind farm departs Indonesia
More than 10,000 tonnes of steelwork has departed Indonesia bound for the Hornsea Two offshore wind farm.
Embrace hydrogen to achieve net zero
Large-scale hydrogen storage can enable the rise of renewables while bringing benefits to local authorities, transport companies and electricity suppliers.
One of the world’s largest offshore construction vessels arrives off the coast of Fife
One of the world’s largest offshore construction vessels has arrived off the coast of Fife.
Xodus Group launches major floating offshore wind study
Global energy consultancy Xodus Group is encouraging companies involved in renewables to engage in a new study into the costs around offshore wind.
First export cable for Moray East offshore windfarm pulled onshore in Aberdeenshire
Moray East has marked its latest milestone after the first of three offshore export cables successfully made landfall in Aberdeenshire.
Petrofac expects ‘bounce back’ for UK work in 2021
Petrofac is expecting areas of its business to “bounce back” in 2021, according to a UK boss, as it handles the effects of Covid-19.
Marine energy tech to support Scottish salmon farmers
Technology developed for the marine energy industry may help salmon farmers operate in more remote locations and reduce their environmental impact, according to the partners in an innovative research project.
Firm behind smart metering network sets out plans to support move to net zero
The organisation behind the nation’s smart metering network has set out how its platform could be used to support the move to net zero.
First of three offshore substation platforms installed at Moray East
Engineers have successfully installed the first offshore electrical infrastructure at Moray East, one of the largest offshore wind developments in Scotland.
UK Government announces plans to quadruple offshore wind power by 2030
The UK Government will conduct a review of current energy infrastructure at sea as it sets its sights on expanding offshore renewables.
UKCS activities can deliver 60% of country’s decarbonisation targets
The UK continental shelf (UKCS) has a “significant role” to play in helping governments achieve their net zero targets in the coming decades, a new report said.
Xocean rides the remote operations wave
“Remote operations” is more than just a buzzword for Xocean’s chief executive, and he’s got the boats to prove it.
Final milestone for Shetland HVDC link complete following appointment of main contractors
Work to install a huge power link cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland is expected to get underway later this month after the main contractors were appointed.
Global network paying off for LOC as group eyes expansion
Global marine and engineering consultancy LOC Group is looking to boost its north-east headcount in an effort to meet demand and secure new opportunities.
Calls for oil-well decommissioning to become ‘skills bridge’ to energy transition
Fast-tracked North Sea decommissioning projects should be used as a “skills bridge” to get hundreds of oil workers over the current job-cuts crisis and into green energy roles, a new report said.
Subsea 7 sinks to losses of £750m amid thousands of job cuts
Subsea 7 sank to losses of £751million in the first half of the year as it restructures the business with thousands of job cuts.
Fugro targets £100m annual savings from job cuts, other measures
Fugro is aiming to save nearly £110m (EUR120m) per year thanks to a 10% reduction in its workforce and other measures.
Fugro begins work on £55m contract for Scottish Power Renewables
Fugro has begun the geophysical survey phase for a major offshore wind project as part of a £55 million site investigation contract.
Nominations wanted for Scottish Green Energy Awards 2020 as event given go ahead
A major Scottish renewable energy awards is open for nominations after it confirmed plans to hold a physical ceremony later this year.
European energy businesses announce new partnership and lay out Scottish offshore wind ambitions
A trio of European energy businesses have announced a new partnership with the aim of developing offshore wind projects around the Scottish coastline.
EU approves biggest green stimulus in history with $572bn plan
European governments approved the most ambitious climate change plan to date, agreeing to pour more than 500 billion euros ($572 billion) into everything from electric cars to renewable energy and agriculture.