Ørsted announces new corporate structure and mass shakeup at the top table
Ørsted has announced plans to alter its organisational structure as part of efforts to strengthen its ability to tap into new markets and better serve customers.
Renewables/Energy Transition
Plans unveiled for England’s first floating wind farm at EDF Renewables’ Blyth site
EDF Renewables aims to support the “further development” off floating offshore wind in the UK after it confirmed plans to deploy the technology in the North Sea.
Subsea 7 wins £40million contract for Equinor Northern Lights CCS
Subsea 7 has won a pipeline contract for the Equinor Northern Lights CCS project in Norway.
Global Energy Group joins forces with Rosetti Marino on green projects
Global Energy Group (GEG) has gone into partnership with Italian company Rosetti Marino to deliver large-scale renewable energy and net-zero projects around the UK.
Storegga on track to make FID on Acorn project in early 2022
Storegga Geotechnologies is on course to make a final investment decision (FID) on a trailblazing carbon, capture and storage (CCS) project in the first half of next year.
Shell snaps up majority stake in floating offshore wind farm
Shell has signed an agreement to take on a majority stake in a planned floating wind farm off the south coast of Ireland.
‘UK-first’ green hydrogen scheme launched to help decarbonise Kirkwall Airport
A UK-first green hydrogen scheme has been unveiled to decarbonise heat and power at Kirkwall Airport in Orkney.
British Hinkley Point nuclear plant delayed with higher costs
Electricite de France SA said the completion of its flagship British nuclear plant project will be delayed at least six months and cost about 500 million pounds ($687 million) more than previously planned because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Statkraft and Aker team up on offshore wind in Norway
Europe’s largest renewable energy producer Statkraft has announced a team up with Aker Offshore Wind and Aker Horizons on opportunities off Norway.
‘Rapid growth’ forecast for offshore wind with 100 extra helicopters required by 2030
“Rapid growth” is being forecast for the offshore wind helicopter market, with nearly 100 extra aircraft needed by 2030.
Renewable energy ‘power house’ to open in Highlands
A new “global centre for excellence” in renewable energy technologies is to be opened in the Highlands.
Solar PV better option than oil, Eco Atlantic says
Namibia and Guyana-focused explorer Eco Atlantic has announced a move into renewables, in southern Europe.
DNV GL to combine oil & gas and renewables operations
DNV GL has announced plans to combine its current oil and gas and power and renewables wings to create one new business area.
Ramaphosa under fire for power plans
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the topic of domestic energy reform to Davos, although domestic criticism persists.
SSE Renewables battles freezing temperatures to install first turbine at Gordonbush Extension
SSE Renewables has installed the first completed turbine at its Gordonbush Extension in the Highlands.
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.
Total gets fastest start on net zero race among Europe oil majors
Total SE has had the fastest start in the race between oil supermajors to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
Shell bulks up electric vehicle charging network with Ubitricity acquisition
Shell has agreed to buy Ubitricity, which operates the largest electric vehicle public charging network in the UK, expanding its investments in the transition into cleaner fuels.
Low-levels of confidence not stopping oil and gas industry investing in renewables, says DNV GL survey
The UK oil and gas industry is expected to double down on green investments this year despite a deficit of confidence in the sector, according to a new survey.
Wärtsilä to install energy storage system at Shetland power plant
It’s hoped a new project will accelerate the decarbonisation of Shetland and help to secure the island’s energy supply.
CHC to support delivery of offshore wind farms from Aberdeen base
North Sea helicopter operator CHC has bagged a contract to provide services for three offshore wind farms, including two in Scotland.
EC-OG appoints former Wood boss as chairman
Clean energy technology firm EC-OG, of Aberdeen, has appointed a former boss at engineering and consultancy giant Wood as its chairman.
‘We can win this’: Scottish firms urged to go for $100m CCS prize from Elon Musk
Elon Musk has said he’s putting $100million up for grabs to the best carbon capture and storage (CCS) tech – and Scottish firms are being told to go for it.
Wood hires ‘sustainable development powerhouse’ behind UN initiative
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has announced the hire of “sustainable development powerhouse” Ann Rosenberg to help the firm drive its environmental ambitions.
Protium announces dual board appointments following lucrative funding round
Renewable hydrogen services firm Protium Green Solutions has made two new appointments to its board following a lucrative funding round.