ScotWind heats up as Swedish giant Vattenfall confirms plans to submit bid
Scotland’s offshore wind leasing round is heating up, with another renewables giant confirming it will be entering the process.
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Akurro assist Vattenfall in providing solutions on Hollandse Kust Zuid
Akurro acted as technical advisors to Vattenfall to help define an amendment to the foundation package price. Its technical team was engaged by Vattenfall to provide independent, specialist, commercial and technical expertise on the design cost development, resulting in a financial outcome that was accepted by all parties involved.
OWGP frees up £4.2m to support UK offshore wind supply chain
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP), a business transformation programme, has launched its largest tranche of grant funding for UK supply chain companies in a package totalling £4.2 million.
Offshore wind developers told to use local content or risk losing subsidy
There are concerns that changes to the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme could hamper future offshore wind investment decisions.
Wind industry heavyweight to join Semco Maritime board
Semco Maritime has nominated former-Vattenfall boss Gunnar Groebler to join its board of directors.
Ideology shot us in the foot
I spent a few weeks in the mid-70s blowing up glacial boulders on the Norwegian Statfjord field in preparation for the arrival of the Statfjord Alpha platform.
Vattenfall comfortably in the black despite ‘extreme and unusual’ year
Vattenfall stayed comfortably in the black last year despite “an extreme and unusual” 12 months for “several reasons other than the pandemic”.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm to be kitted out with turbine toilets in ‘world first’
Vattenfall has announced plans to kit out every turbine at its Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm with the “world’s first” in-tower toilet.
Vattenfall refutes claims it has threatened to ‘fire and re-hire’ workers
The RMT has accused Vattenfall of threatening to “fire and re-hire” its members of staff in an alleged dispute over changes to contracts.
TechnipFMC to construct and test offshore green hydrogen production system
TechnipFMC will lead a consortium made up of some of the biggest names in renewables to construct and test its new offshore green hydrogen production system.
Vattenfall & Viridor partner up to harness low carbon heat for UK cities
Two leading energy providers have partnered up to try and reduce emissions from heating in UK homes and other buildings.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm could generate millions of pounds for local economy over next 20 years
Vattenfall’s Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm could generate more than £100 million for the north-east economy over the next two decades, according to a new study.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm operator posts profits of £10million
A wind farm off the Aberdeen coast has reported a profit of more than £10 million after its first year of being fully operational.
Hydrogen is going global – fast
As most science nerds will know hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It’s everywhere we look although the vast majority is out of reach until we develop the ability to travel at warp speed. Yes, I admit it. I am a Star Trek fan.
Vattenfall calls for planning changes to meet offshore wind targets
A “fit for purpose” offshore wind planning regime is crucial if the UK is to meet its clean energy targets, Vattenfall’s UK country manager Danielle Lane told Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng yesterday.
A stake in one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms is going up for sale
Swedish utility Vattenfall AB plans to sell a stake in what will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world.
Fugro starts site investigations at two North Sea offshore wind developments
Dutch services firm Fugro has begun a four-month marine site characterisation campaign at two major North Sea wind development sites.
OGUK and AREG agree terms for ‘closer relationship’ on North Sea energy transition
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) and the Aberdeen Renewables Energy Group (AREG) have agreed terms to form a “closer relationship” on the North Sea energy transition.
UK Government gives go-ahead for ‘Covid-19 delayed’ Vattenfall North Sea wind project
Swedish wind developer Vattenfall has been given the go-ahead for a giant Southern North Sea wind project after the UK Government overturned a decision that would delay the project.
Inspection expert Aisus celebrating success
An Aberdeen-based offshore inspection specialist is celebrating the completion of a project in the North Sea.
Scottish firm scoops £67m Vattenfall onshore wind farm contract
A Scottish firm has scooped a lucrative multi-million pound deal to run construction at a giant onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.
Aberdeen Bay wind farm collects over £70m in subsidies since start up
An offshore wind test facility based off the coast of Aberdeen has received more than £70 million in subsidy since it became operational, according to new data.
Vattenfall to press on with with mammoth North Sea wind farm without subsidy
Swedish energy company Vattenfall AB is going ahead with building one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms and the biggest without government subsidies.
Westminster rejects Vattenfall North Sea offshore wind extension plans
The UK Government has rejected plans for an offshore wind farm extension in the Southern North Sea.
Vattenfall shoots to Q1 profit despite impact of Covid-19
Swedish renewable energy firm Vattenfall has announced healthy Q1 profits despite the overarching impact of the coronavirus outbreak.