SSE strikes deal to sell gas portfolio to Viaro, which offloads Brae area for 75p
Energy firm SSE has clinched a deal to sell its gas exploration and production assets to Viaro Energy for £120 million.
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Five actions to power climate change
As we endure these challenging times, the climate emergency persists, and the planet continues to be threatened. Without a strong and stable economy, the funds to invest in a greener, cleaner future simply won’t be there. Even with the fall in carbon emissions, our modelling shows that the pandemic will only reduce demand through to 2050 by 8%.1
Lawyer gears up for P&J energy event
One of Scotland’s most experienced energy industry dispute resolution lawyers, Malcolm Gunnyeon, is looking forward to taking part in a discussion of one of his pet topics in a prestigious online event next month.
Equinor and SSE reach financial close on Dogger Bank
Equinor and SSE have today announced financial close on the first two phases of the Dogger Bank wind farm project.
‘Milestone’ power purchase agreements signed for major North Sea wind farm
Power purchase agreements for the first two stages of what will be the “world’s largest” offshore wind farm have been given the green light.
SSE boss calls for more investment
The boss of renewables-focused energy firm SSE has urged the Scottish supply chain to invest more if it wants to secure a bigger share of wind farm work.
SSE faces backlash over COP26 sponsorship and Peterhead Power Station role
SSE, operator of the Peterhead Power Station, is facing backlash from various climate groups after being announced as one of the first sponsors of the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
SSE commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Scottish energy firm SSE has joined the “Race To Zero” campaign, pledging to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 at the latest.
Political input needed for Western Isles’ link
The 20 year saga of connecting – or not connecting - the Western Isles to the National Grid via a subsea cable across the Minch has taken a new and dramatic turn which should surely change the terms of the debate.
Zero Carbon Humber Partnership submits £75 million bid to advance UK’s first net zero industrial cluster
Twelve leading companies and organisations across the Humber have jointly submitted a bid worth around £75 million to accelerate decarbonisation in the UK’s most carbon intensive industrial region.
Renewables industry reacts to Johnson’s ‘green industrial revolution’ pledge
The renewables industry has been reacting to the prime minister’s commitment to implement a “green industrial revolution” that will generate hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Seagreen snub for BiFab leaves both governments with serious questions to answer
The failure to bring even a fraction of the Seagreen windfarm contracts to Scottish yards is a scandal on several levels and politicians should unite to insist on a forensic inquiry into how it happened – yet again.
‘Disappointment has turned to anger’ – BiFab overlooked for Seagreen wind farm
All of the turbine jackets for Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm will be fabricated thousands of miles from the North Sea despite a Government-supported bid by Fife’s BiFab.
SSE given go ahead to build parts of Viking wind farm on crofting land
SSE has been given the green light to build parts of the Viking wind farm on crofting land.
Objections by Angus fishermen cause change of plans for £3bn offshore wind development
A group of Angus fisherman have caused a change of plans for a £3 billion offshore wind development.
SSE slapped with £2m fine for power plant mistake
Britain's energy regulator has fined SSE more than £2 million for a 2016 blunder which is likely to have pushed up wholesale electricity costs.
SSE to sell Walney wind farm stake for £350m
SSE has agreed to sell its 25.1% non-operating stake in Walney Offshore Wind Farm to Greencoat UK Wind for £350 million
Investment decision delayed on west of Shetland gas project, Ineos says
Total has put off making a final investment decision (FID) on its Glendronach gas discovery until next year, project partner Ineos has said.
Final milestone for Shetland HVDC link complete following appointment of main contractors
Work to install a huge power link cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland is expected to get underway later this month after the main contractors were appointed.
Saipem bags Seagreen wind farm installation job
Italian engineering and construction firm Saipem has won a contract to install turbine foundations for the Seagreen wind farm, off the coast of Angus.
Huge £27bn offshore wind spending surge in 2020 despite Covid-19 pandemic
The global offshore wind sector saw a huge financing surge of around £27 billion in the first half of 2020, despite the threat posed to the energy sector by the coronavirus pandemic.
Slight gain for FTSE despite weak inflation
Top London stocks shrugged off weak UK inflation and a fresh outbreak of Covid-19 in China to notch up a slight gain today.
SSE profit down significantly due to Covid-19 reduction in electricity demand
Energy firm SSE has reported a drop in profit due to a significant reduction in electricity demand brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Former BiFab workers call DF Barnes takeover ‘a disaster’ for Arnish yard
A group of former Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) workers have branded the firm's takeover by a Canadian manufacturer a 'disaster' for the Isle of Lewis.
‘Massive move’ to embrace CCUS by North Sea supply chain firms, Neccus boss says
A “massive move” is underway to embrace the carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) sector by North Sea supply chain firms, according to the boss of a new industry and government alliance.