Outer Hebrides ‘on brink of major renewables developments’
The Outer Hebrides are “on the brink of major renewables energy developments,” Western Isles Council has said.
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New guidelines for subsea cables make renewables projects possible
A group of companies have come up with a new set of guidelines which could take the sting out of cable costs for offshore renewable energy projects.
Scenic walking route ‘at risk’ from green energy scheme
A community group has warned efforts to transform a north-east coastline into a scenic walking route for disabled people are “at risk” because of a multibillion-pound green energy scheme.
EU could double renewables cost-effectively by 2030 says industry report
The European Union could cost-effectively double the amount of renewables in its energy mix by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
US wants to make its own massive offshore wind turbines
With state officials eyeing $56 billion of wind farm projects off the American coastline, developers are worried the turbines will need to be stamped with a big "Made in the U.S.A." That’s because the U.S. doesn’t make any.
Shell’s pivot to renewables sharpens with California deal
Shell, the world’s second-biggest oil company, is expanding its bet on renewable energy.
N-Sea targets explosive growth in renewables work
Dutch subsea service firm N-Sea is hoping for explosive growth in the renewables market over the next few years.
Gale-force growth for offshore wind jobs
Scotland’s offshore wind energy industry workforce has increased by 300%, according to new figures.
Windfarm developers accused of neglecting communities
Communities across the north and north-east could be missing out on millions of pounds because windfarm developers are trying to “wriggle out” of their commitments, it was claimed yesterday.
Renewables chief says aggressive and unpredictable oil and gas hampers collaboration
A boss at Danish energy firm Orsted said today that the oil sector's perceived unpredictable and aggressive nature makes collaboration with renewable power companies difficult.
Shell shielded from Forties fallout by ‘internationalisation’, North Sea sales
Shell is performing “extremely well” at a time when Brent crude is at its highest price for three years, the oil giant’s upcoming fourth quarter results will show.
BP ‘scanning’ for renewables deals to plan for a life beyond oil
BP Plc, the oil major that sold a third of its assets after a disastrous rig accident in 2010, said it won’t be left behind as the industry boosts investment in new energy.
Scottish climate change spending causes concern
A Holyrood Committee has expressed concerns over how cash for tackling climate change has been allocated in this year’s budget.
BP mulls bid for $1.8bn Italian solar company
BP is considering a bid for one of Italy’s largest collection of solar assets, according to people familiar with the matter.
Marine contractor Briggs optimistic about future
The board of Fife marine services group Briggs Commercial are “optimistic” about future trading prospects after a year in which sales and profits fell.
Atlantis Resources to deliver on faith
Tim Cornelius heads up one of the companies paving new energy paths in tidal.
Winds of change blow for oilfield service sector
Oil-field service (OFS) companies are increasingly looking for work in offshore wind as activity in core markets remains suppressed, an analyst has said.
Floating wind farm study looks to benefits for Scottish economy
A new study will examine whether building more floating wind farms could boost the Scottish economy.
Chance to get wind turbine money
Applications can now be made to the St John’s Hill Wind Farm Community Fund.
Huge transformer for Aberdeen Bay wind farm arrives in north-east
A huge transformer built for a wind farm off Aberdeen was due to arrive in the north-east last night.
Renewables, nuclear provide more electricity than gas and coal for first time
Low-carbon technologies generated half of the UK's electricity in 2017, outstripping the combined power from coal and gas for the first time, analysis shows.
Canada’s oil capital making leap toward renewables
Clean energy is coming to Canada’s oil patch.
Offshore copter market to recover over next four years, report says
Energy consultancy Westwood Global has predicted a recovery in the offshore helicopter market after three rough years.
Smart, flexible energy projects share £20.6m backing from regulator
Three "globally innovative" projects to deliver smart and flexible energy systems for customers are sharing in £20.6 million of funding from regulator Ofgem.
Renewables Conference: Industry chief says energy relationship with Brussels won’t just stop after Brexit
The head of the UK energy industry's trade body said today that the relationship between Britain and Brussels won’t be automatically severed after Brexit.