ScotWind pledges ranked: SSE, BP and Shell lead the way as winners set out billions for Scotland’s supply chain
Offshore wind developers have set out their intention to invest billions in Scotland’s supply chain in the coming years.
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Use ScotWind £700m ‘to stop green lairds buying up all land’
A former government minister has called on the SNP to use a recent £700 million windfall from the ScotWind round to buy up land across Scotland to protect it from the new “green lairds”.
All 17 ScotWind winners green lit to move into development stage
Crown Estate Scotland has confirmed that all 17 successful ScotWind applicants now have option agreements in place.
North Sea firm Orcadian Energy writes to Crown Estate Scotland to flag concerns about INTOG
A North Sea oil firm has expressed concerns about the makeup of the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind leasing process.
Petrofac boss tells supply chain it needs to ‘justify’ renewables local content targets
A senior figure at energy services giant Petrofac (LON: PFC) has challenged the energy supply chain to earn its right to secure work on low carbon schemes.
Shell aiming for more than 40% local content in ScotWind projects
Shell has revealed the proportion of local content it is aiming to use to build two major wind farms off the coast of Scotland.
ScotWind developers must reckon with delivery ‘crunch point’ for floating wind
ScotWind will present a valuable learning experience for the emergent floating wind sector and the supply chain, but expectations must be managed carefully, according to one marine engineering consultancy.
Crown Estate issues second statement on ScotWind and Russian sanctions
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has issued its second statement to ensure that winners of the ScotWind offshore leasing round are complying with sanctions on Russia.
Supply chain urged to ‘act now’ rather than wait for Scottish offshore wind projects
Industry leaders delivered a rallying cry for Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain during Scottish Renewables’ flagship conference yesterday.
East of Shetland front-runner for ScotWind clearing round
Losing ScotWind bidders are “likely” to get another shot at offshore wind acreage through a clearing round.
Shell and Scottish Power pledge £75m for ScotWind supply chain funds
Scottish Power and Shell will provide £75 million in supply chain funding to support development of three floating and fixed-bottom offshore wind projects.
Scotland expects – ScotWind winners told to deliver on supply chain pledges or risk ‘failure’
Scotland’s net zero and energy secretary has issued a clear reminder to the offshore wind industry that supply chain pledges are more than simply “indications”.
Offshore wind boom risks North Sea fishermen being ‘crowded out’
The North Sea is a very busy place. But even as late as the 1980s, it could seem huge when out there in a yacht, racing or cruising because sightings of fishing vessels, merchant shipping and oil & gas platforms could be quite rare.
Scottish Government looking at using renewables cash to create wealth fund
Cash generated by Scotland’s offshore wind boom could be used to create a sovereign wealth fund, the cabinet secretary for net zero has revealed.
Oil and gas companies supporting UK’s green revolution
The UK’s offshore energy industry is aware it has a major opportunity to drive a very positive future – both for the UK economy and its energy mix alike.
Matheson: Surging gas prices brings Scottish offshore wind imperative
Surging gas prices throws into “sharp relief” the need to ramp up Scottish offshore wind and hydrogen, the energy minister will say later.
ScotWind: Assurances sought over Russian sanctions
Crown Estate Scotland is seeking “formal assurances” that winners in the ScotWind auction adhere to sanctions being imposed on Russia.
Fair winds could blow for our economy but only if we act now
The last six months or so have really emphasised the importance of every part of the energy ‘trilemma’.
Putting ScotWind’s Supply Chain Development Statement into perspective
Now the confetti has settled from the Crown Estate’s ScotWind auction results, it’s time to look at what support is still needed to help ScotWind’s local stakeholders take advantage of the opportunity
Shetland transition plans dealt blow after island misses out on ScotWind
The spread of offshore wind farms in Scotland could dent a key Shetland net zero project, which is working to decarbonise nearby oil and gas assets.
INTOG: ScotWind-style auction launching this year for offshore wind to power oil platforms
A ScotWind-style auction will be launched this year for offshore wind projects to power oil and gas platforms in the North Sea.
Aker Solutions to create 200 UK jobs in renewables push
Aker Solutions will create 200 UK jobs this year as part of a drive into renewables and low carbon oil and gas projects.
Crown Estate Scotland chief executive to retire
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has announced that its chief executive is to retire in August this year.
Aberdeen’s Apollo targeting renewables opportunities with new Edinburgh base
Aberdeen-headquartered Apollo is looking to capitalise on Scotland’s burgeoning renewables sector with the opening of a new office.
Scotland could help ease Europe’s gas problem
Europe is too reliant on Russian gas. In fact, Europe is too reliant on gas full stop but it being mainly Russian gas makes it even more problematic.