Kincardine Wind Farm partnership announce 7GW ScotWind bid, Wood to assist
The pair behind Kincardine, the world’s largest floating wind farm off Aberdeen, have teamed up on a joint ScotWind bid, with energy services firm Wood drafted in to assist.
Renewables/Energy Transition
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.
‘World’s largest’ floating wind farm completed off north-east coast
Work to install turbines for the "world’s largest" floating offshore wind farm near Aberdeen has been completed.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and IRENA team-up to accelerate Asia’s energy transition
The China-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding committing to work together to support Asia’s energy transition and mobilise greater private capital for renewable energy. Significantly, the AIIB has been viewed in some quarters as a potential rival to the World Bank and IMF.
Shell to launch Singapore’s first fully-electric ferry service
Shell has awarded a contract to Singapore company, Penguin International, to design, build and operate at least three fully-electric ferries which, when operational, will be the first fully-electric ferry service in Singapore and a first for Shell globally.
China offshore wind offers niche opportunities for Scottish players
China, which is on track to overtake the UK and become the world’s largest offshore wind market, offers niche opportunities for experienced Scottish companies.
There’s a fortune to be made in the obscure metals behind clean power
The era-defining shift from fossil fuels to clean energy will deliver an unprecedented new boom for commodities—and an opportunity for investors—as a range of relatively obscure materials become essential to delivering emissions-free power, transport and heavy industry.
Ineos to invest £1bn to slash emissions at Grangemouth refinery
Ineos is to invest more than £1 billion to reduce the environmental impact of its Grangemouth refinery.
Wood to carry out work for Humber Zero decarbonisation project
Wood, of Aberdeen, has been chosen to carry out work for a major decarbonisation project in England.
Consortium shares offshore green hydrogen jack-up rig production concept
A consortium of energy firms has announced plans to develop an innovative concept for North Sea green hydrogen production.
Edinburgh firm develops ‘world’s first’ unmanned rescue vessel for use in offshore wind
Start-up Zelim has partnered with naval architect Chartwell Marine to deliver the "world's first" remotely operated rescue vessel for use in offshore wind.
Renewables giant Orsted reveals multibillion-pound plans for Scotland
Danish renewable energy giant Orsted plans to directly invest up to £12 billion in Scotland if it is successful with all five of its bids in the ScotWind offshore wind auction.
Ardersier Port signs floating wind manufacturing deal with BW Ideol
Ardersier Port Authority has signed a formal partnership deal with BW Ideol for manufacturing of floating offshore wind facilities.
Simply Blue Energy launches supply chain portal for planned north-east floating wind farm
A “pioneering” supply chain portal has been launched to give companies early sight of opportunities arising from a planned North Sea floating offshore wind farm.
NZTC launches first round of Clean Energy Start-up Pitch Battle
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has today launched the first round of its global Clean Energy Start-up Pitch Battle.
‘There has been no decision to break up the SSE Group’ – SSE responds to media reports
Energy company SSE has hit back at media speculation that plans are in the pipeline to break up the SSE Group.
Acorn project developer Storegga appoints new CFO
Storegga, the company behind Aberdeenshire's Acorn project, has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer (CFO).
President Xi yet to commit to Cop26 climate change talks, says Sharma
Chinese President Xi Jinping has still not committed to attending the Cop26 international climate change talks in Glasgow, the British minister chairing the conference has said.
Scotland to set up independent ‘green ports’ after row over UK freeports
The Scottish Government has declared it will set up its own "green ports" after accusing UK ministers of failing to provide guarantees about fair pay and set-up funding.
Cults firm awarded funding to develop offshore hydrogen transfer system
North-east marine engineering design firm Jebb Smith has been awarded a share of £120,800 funding to lead the development of a hydrogen offshore transfer system (Hots).
Peterhead Port could need ‘second berth’ to support hydrogen and CO2 transportation
Peterhead’s future as a crucial hub for the transportation of low carbon fuel and emissions was discussed by ministers in Westminster this week.
Subsea UK and Strathclyde Uni to host ‘oil and gas to renewables’ course next month
Trade body Subsea UK has teamed up with Strathclyde University to host a course on the technical and business aspects of the offshore renewables sector.
BP, Adnoc, Masdar tee up energy transition spending
BP, Adnoc and Masdar have teamed up to invest “billions of dollars” in clean and low carbon energy.
SSE Renewables to combine two wind farms to create ‘super project’
SSE Renewables is to combine two of its proposed North Sea wind farms in order to create one “super project”.
Grid connection charges in Scotland ‘must be reviewed as matter of urgency’
Grid connection charges are hampering the transmission of Scottish renewables across the UK, a panel of MPs has said.