SSE Renewables ‘devastated’ after death of worker at Shetland wind farm construction site
Investigations are ongoing after an accident on an onshore wind farm construction site in Shetland that resulted in the death of a worker.
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Gallery: Snappers’ shots of Ninian Northern jacket arriving in Shetland
A raft of images have been shared online of the Ninian Northern jacket arriving in Shetland ahead of being broken up.
Ninian Northern jacket arrives in Shetland for decommissioning
The jacket that supported the Ninian Northern platform for decades has completed its trip from the northern North Sea to Shetland for decommissioning.
BP invests £3m in drone firm FlyLogix following North Sea methane trials
BP has invested £3m into unmanned aviation firm Flylogix following methane monitoring trials in the UK North Sea.
Scot Gov renews pledge to develop ultra-deep-water port in Shetland
The Scottish Government has set out the actions it intends to take to deliver economic prosperity in the coming years.
Updated: Repsol Sinopec confirms Russian oil tanker will not visit Orkney
A Russian state-owned oil tanker will not visit Orkney after the UK Transport Secretary asked ports to deny vessels from the country entry.
Russia owned tanker in Orkney would ‘dishonour’ Isles’ war dead
The MP for Orkney and Shetland has said allowing a Russia state-owned oil tanker to operate in Scapa Flow would “dishonour” the Isles’ war dead and their fight against fascism.
‘Business as usual’ as Russian state-owned tanker visits Shetland
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael said he is at a loss as to how to answer constituents wondering why a Russian state-owned oil tanker is allowed to load at Shetland on the same day Russia has invaded Ukraine.
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.
Fishers feeling the squeeze as Scotland’s seas become overcrowded
Shetland fishing chiefs have claimed offshore wind farms and marine protected areas are threatening livelihoods in their industry.
Nova wins new seabed lease for Shetland tidal array
Tidal energy developer Nova Innovation has been given approval develop its largest tidal array to date at Yell Sound in Shetland.
EnQuest reprimanded by HSE after fire and explosion risk flagged on Magnus
EnQuest has been pulled up by the offshore watchdog after a fire and explosion risk was identified on one of its North Sea platforms.
Western Link issues spark fresh concerns about Shetland HVDC link
Issues with a major subsea cable project have ignited fresh fears about plans for a major project to hook Shetland up to the UK’s electricity grid.
Satellite shows Shetland Viking onshore wind farm works from space
Engineering works to install a mammoth onshore wind farm on a Scottish island are visible from space.
Video: Aker unveils ‘Northern Horizons’ green hydrogen project for Shetland
Aker has unveiled plans for a green hydrogen production facility in Shetland to help Scotland become “an exporter of clean energy” using North Sea wind resources.
Oil rig worker flown back to Shetland in coastguard helicopter after crushing hand
An oil rig worker has been flown back to mainland Shetland by a coastguard helicopter after crushing their hand.
Young energy professionals voyage across Scotland to showcase net zero initiatives ahead of COP26
Several young energy professionals have undertaken a voyage across Scotland to spotlight the country’s net zero offerings.
Smoke from decommissioned Ninian Northern oil platform ‘not hazardous’
Waste specialist Veolia has dismissed any suggestion that the smoke seen billowing from the decommissioned Ninian Northern platform in Shetland could have been toxic.
Smoke seen billowing from decommissioned Ninian Northern platform
Inquiries are ongoing after smoke was seen billowing from the decommissioned Ninian Northern platform over the weekend.
UK Gov gives backing to Shetland maritime decarbonisation project
A half a million pound project to support Shetland’s maritime industry to transition to zero-carbon fuels has received government support.
SSE Renewables charting new courses with Viking wind farm
“We need more Viking type projects, it's just difficult to find the space”, said Derek Hastings, SSE Renewables' head of onshore projects.
‘Concrete landmark’ reached for Viking onshore wind farm
SSE Renewables' Viking Energy Wind Farm has passed a new milestone with the pouring of concrete on the first wind turbine base.
Turning oil and gas assets into ‘offshore energy hubs’ could save billions, says industry veteran
It is hoped the creation of offshore renewable hubs could provide an alternative to decommissioning oil and gas assets.
Nova Innovation handed £6.4m to fund manufacturing of tidal turbines
Scottish tidal energy firm Nova Innovation has been handed £6.4 million to fund manufacturing and distribution of its subsea turbines.
We have to hold ourselves to the highest standards, or someone else will – BP North Sea boss
“At BP, I think we try to do the right thing,” says Emeka Emembolu, the energy giant’s North Sea boss.