Seagreen construction hits halfway point
Half of the turbines are now in place at what will soon become Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, as the construction of Seagreen continues off the Angus coast.
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SSE touts £1bn economic boom from Seagreen wind construction
The delivery of Scotland’s largest wind farm has supported a £1 billion boost to the Scottish economy, according to new figures published by developer SSE Renewables and PwC.
45 jobs lost as Seagreen contractor NRS enters administration
Scottish contractor Noel Regan & Sons (NRS) Group has collapsed into administration amid “surging” supply chain costs and loss-making contracts.
First power achieved from Seagreen, largest wind farm in Scotland
First power has been achieved from Seagreen, the largest offshore wind farm in Scotland.
Subsea 7 posts profitable Q2 despite renewables drag
Subsea 7 (OSE:SUBC) said supply chain challenges were stabilising and credited “strong performance” from its subsea and conventional businesses, despite a weaker quarter for renewables.
Gallery: Giant foundations on the move from Port of Nigg to £3bn Seagreen wind farm
The foundations of the SSE (LON: SSE) Seagreen project are set to begin their journey from the Port of Nigg to the wind farm off Angus.
SSE tips first power from Seagreen by end of July
The energy group reported strong quarterly performance and said it expects to generate first power from its Seagreen offshore wind farm by the end of this month.
Saipem 7000 to return to Scotland following crane incident
The Saipem 7000 vessel is to return to Scotland following a crane incident last month.
SSE profits, workforce swell as it plans £24bn UK investment drive
SSE reported a near 50% jump in full-year profits last year, as it accelerates plans to invest £24 billion in renewables and energy transition projects and hire 1,000 people per year across the UK.
Subsea 7 posts Q1 loss as Covid costs continue
Offshore contractor Subsea 7 reported a pre-tax loss of nearly $28 million for the first quarter of 2022 as Covid-related costs continued to bite, but looked to “several large awards” on the horizon later in the year.
Saipem 7000 crane vessel could be on course for June return after lifting fault
No “significant structural damage” to the Saipem 7000 has been uncovered after the vessel endured a major lifting malfunction last week.
Firm laying key cables for Seagreen wind farm enters receivership
The firm installing a pipeline to the major Seagreen offshore wind farm off the Angus coast has been placed in receivership.
Current timeframe for building offshore wind farms now ‘unacceptable’ amid energy crisis
Offshore wind developers have been told they need to slash the amount of time it takes to build projects.
Heerema installs 4,800 tonne topside for Seagreen offshore wind farm
A key component of what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm has been installed off the Angus coast.
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’.
Subsea 7 plans $100m windfall for shareholders
Subsea 7 (SUBC: OSLO) is planning a $100 million windfall for shareholders in 2022 as it firmly believes “the market recovery is underway”.
Lamprell bidding pipeline climbs to $7.9 billion as renewables boom
Lamprell has indicated a “significant step up” in its bidding pipeline as global opportunities in renewables continues to rise.
Powering change with ScotWind ambition
Stephen Wheeler, Managing Director of SSE Renewables, one of the big ScotWind winners, says the next generation of Scottish offshore wind will impact globally while transforming locally.
SSE Renewables ‘confident’ of running in future Scottish auctions after ScotWind success
One of the big winners in the ScotWind leasing process already has its sights on securing future offshore wind opportunities.
Petrofac makes senior appointment to drive offshore wind offering
Petrofac has appointed a new head of offshore wind operations and maintenance to bolster its offering in new energies.
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.
Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm hits latest milestone with installation of 5,100 tonne jacket
Construction of what will become Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm has reached its latest milestone.
First turbine installed at giant Seagreen offshore wind farm
SSE Renewables is celebrating a “major milestone” after the first turbine was successfully installed at what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
Marshalling works underway for Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
Marshalling operations for what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm have kicked off in North East England.
‘Landmark point’: First foundation in place on Scotland’s giant Seagreen windfarm
A “major milestone” has been reached with the first foundation being installed at Seagreen, the largest offshore windfarm in Scotland.