SSE Renewables forms new multinational ScotWind partnership
SSE Renewables has formed a new multinational partnership to work on joint bids for the ScotWind seabed leasing process.
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Crown Estate Scotland makes £12m revenue profit, surpassing target of £8m
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) made a £12 million revenue profit in its most recent financial year, surpassing its target of £8million to be returned for public spending, according to annual accounts published by the organisation.
ScotWind to close to applicants in March next year, Crown Estate Scotland confirms
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has confirmed it will publish additional material about the ScotWind leasing round next year.
Scottish Government accused of being ‘deliberately misleading’ over Contracts for Difference criticism
A leading union has accused the Scottish Government of being “deliberately misleading” after it indicated that Westminster was to blame for supply chain firms north of the border missing out on offshore wind contracts.
Crown Estate delays UK offshore wind round after PM’s ‘green industrial revolution’ pledge
The Crown Estate has delayed its latest offshore wind leasing round just a week after Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged a “green industrial revolution” from the sector over the next decade.
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.
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.
It’s time to utilise Scotland’s offshore wind potential – AREG
For more than a century, coal has played a primary role in the UK’s energy mix.
New ScotWind offshore wind round ‘must bring jobs to Scottish yards’, MSP warns
North-east MSP Lewis Macdonald has called for the Scottish Government to ensure the new ScotWind licensing round for offshore wind brings in Scottish jobs.
Highland and Grampian offshore wind boom could create ‘pipeline of work for 50 years’
An expected £8billion offshore wind boom promises the Highlands a “once-in-a-generation opportunity that could transform the region,” it was predicted yesterday.
Offshore wind pipeline projects will ‘touch every part of the Highlands and Islands’
We particularly welcome the launch of Crown Estate Scotland’s offshore wind leasing round at this time.
‘Huge step forward’ as Scotland launches first offshore wind leasing in a decade
A 'huge' multi-billion pound investment opportunity has opened up with the launch of Scotland's first offshore wind leasing round in a decade, the country's seabed regulator has claimed.
Scottish firm to partner with Macquarie Green Investment on North Sea offshore wind bid
A new Scottish wind developer has announced today it will partner with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) to compete for a North Sea offshore wind bid.
Crown Estate confirms ScotWind offshore wind leasing to go ahead ‘as planned’
The upcoming ScotWind offshore wind leasing round will go ahead "as planned" despite the uncertainty caused by the spread of coronavirus, the Crown Estate confirmed last night.
EDP Renewables ‘actively pursuing’ ScotWind floating wind opportunities
EDP Renewables is “actively pursuing all opportunities in relation to floating wind”, according to its project boss.
New Scottish developer ‘undaunted’ by influx of oil majors to offshore wind
A new Scottish developer has said he is “undaunted” by the fresh interest of oil majors in the offshore wind sector, as his firm aims to bid into an upcoming North Sea leasing round.
‘Particularly significant’ year for Scottish energy sector as climate emergency came calling
As years go, 2019 was a particularly significant one for Scotland’s energy sector, most notably with the Scottish Government declaring a climate emergency, and outlining our commitment to become a net-zero emissions economy and society by 2045.
Aberdeen must ‘seize’ offshore wind or face jobs downgrade, renewables expert claims
Aberdeen “needs to become a global offshore wind city” or face a downgrade in future job opportunities, according to a UK renewable energy expert.
Mainstream Renewable Power could return to Scottish waters following Eni partnership
The boss of Mainstream Renewable Power (MRP) said yesterday that his firm could return for more offshore wind acreage in the Scottish North Sea.
Further delays to ScotWind offshore wind leasing round
The Scottish offshore wind leasing round has been pushed back for a second time to "ensure that developers have the right information", the Crown Estate Scotland has said.
Total’s ‘strong position’ in Aberdeen spurring offshore wind plans
French oil and gas giant Total has said its "strong industrial position" in Aberdeen has spurred its decision to move into the Scottish offshore wind market in the North Sea.
Crown Estate Scotland lays out plans for upcoming wind leasing round
The Crown Estate Scotland has outlined plans to offshore wind developers concerning the timeline of its new ScotWind Leasing round.
Crown Estate Scotland offshore wind leasing round confirmed for October
The next Scottish offshore wind leasing round will take place in October, the Crown Estate Scotland has revealed.