‘ScotWind could provide a 50-year project pipeline’
A project pipeline of more than 50 years in offshore wind could be secured thanks to the ScotWind seabed auction, according to a northern port.
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Big Oil wins big in ScotWind – Shell, TotalEnergies and BP land acreage
ScotWind has proved a big boon to Big Oil, with fossil fuels giants BP, Shell and TotalEnergies all winning acreage.
‘Truly historic’: BP, Shell and SSE Renewables among ScotWind winners
BP, Shell and SSE Renewables have been selected to build the next generation of Scottish offshore wind farms.
ScotWind explainer: Who ensures the big money pledges are kept?
The ScotWind offshore wind programme has been hailed as an unprecedented boon for Scotland and the UK, providing jobs, cash and infrastructure – but how do government and industry ensure these local benefits are delivered?
ScotWind – Who’s in the running with the results due imminently?
The results of Scotland's first offshore wind leasing round in more than a decade are expected to be released in a matter of days.
ScotWind bids show floating wind is more than a ‘passing interest’
A renewables expert believes the scale of interest in developing floating offshore wind in Scotland proves that the technology is more than a passing fancy.
Second chance for mothballed BiFab yards
It is more than a year since the unceremonious collapse of Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) and the apprehension that followed.
Brian Wilson: Time to tap into the energy potential of Scotland’s islands
The New Year is a time for staying close to home so, in that spirit, I will take a look at some energy-related issues that affect the Western Isles and will come to a head in 2022.
Hopes and hard lessons for the next decade of Scottish offshore wind
Excitement in the supply chain for the ScotWind offshore leasing round is tinged with tough lessons from Scotland’s recent past on offshore wind.
Hoping for winds of change
With the results of the first ScotWind offshore licensing round now imminent, it is perhaps worth having a wee cogitate about what the sustainable benefits or otherwise could accrue to Scotland.
Let’s have some real ambition, please
Building an additional 10GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 is an important piece of the jigsaw puzzle that makes up Scotland’s plans to try to reach Net Zero. ScotWind will be ground-breaking both in terms of size and opportunity.
BP says commitment to Scotland is its ‘unique differentiator’ in ScotWind bid
BP's “long-term” commitment to Scotland is a key selling point for the company and its partner EnBW in winning ScotWind acreage, according to the bid’s top boss.
Energy Voice monthly supplement: ScotWind preview January 2022
Energy Voice’s latest monthly supplement has been published with The Press & Journal.
Sir Jim McDonald: ScotWind will tee country up for ‘enormous international opportunity’
“Convergence” is how Sir Jim McDonald describes the way that Scottish industry, ports and government have come together to get after the potential prize of ScotWind, and the burgeoning floating wind sector more broadly.
We must look to energy consumption to guide action in 2022
We frequently read and hear that we live in the age of disruption.
New year will herald new offshore energy future
As we head into 2022, Scotland is set to play a leading role in a new global offshore energy industry that will transform the role offshore wind plays in the UK’s energy mix.
‘Massive’ amount of work needed to improve ports ahead of offshore wind boom, says expert
There is less than a month to go until the results of the hotly contested ScotWind leasing round are expected.
Global Underwater Hub: Subsea sector has eye on the floating wind prize
In a year that continued to be dominated by the pandemic and the rapid acceleration of the energy transition, both the underwater industry and its representative body have been evolving.
BP hails ‘incredible response’ as 450 companies sign up to ScotWind portal
BP has hailed an “incredible response” to its initiative to drive Scottish company involvement in its ScotWind bid.
Gigawaters #4: Floating ideas for the future
The fourth episode of Gigawaters looks to the future, examining how Scotland can make the most of the opportunities presented by floating wind technology.
Gigawaters #3: Talking tech and inspiring innovation
The third instalment of Energy Voice’s Gigawaters podcast explores the futuristic technology that will support Scotland’s offshore wind sector, as guests talk artificial intelligence and robotics, and the innovative companies and individuals hoping to bring them to the market.
Ocean Winds, Aker announce £235m ScotWind supply chain package
Aker Offshore Wind and Ocean Winds have promised a £235 million early investment package to support Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain, as part of their joint bids for the ScotWind offshore leasing round.
Ørsted, Falck Renewables, BlueFloat Energy consortium to boost Scottish floating wind skills
A consortium comprised of Ørsted, Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy have announced a tie-up with Energy Skills Partnership Scotland (ESP) to help provide the workforce required to construct floating wind farms in Scotland.
RWE opens Scottish supplier directory to boost local opportunities
Energy developer RWE has launched a new supply chain portal, aimed at helping Scottish companies maximise opportunities in the renewables industry.
Securing energy supply to meet growing demand
Without any doubt, 2021 has been a better year than 2020 in the energy sector. It’s been a more progressive year and there are positive signs that the energy transition is gaining momentum.