TotalEnergies buys into UK-Morocco power export plan
“This innovative project will benefit from our track record in developing large and complex integrated energy projects.”
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Cerulean Winds signs exclusivity agreements for three INTOG floating wind sites
Three floating wind exclusivity agreements have been signed by Cerulean Winds as part of Crown Estate Scotland’s Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas leasing round.
Aberdeen University to research colocation of CCS and offshore wind
Two research projects have kicked off to look into the colocation of offshore wind and CCS as Aberdeen University picks up 'Project Colocate'.
UAE uses COP28 to push Adnoc, Masdar agenda
The briefing pack on the various countries often reiterated one point. “There is no conflict between sustainable development of any country’s natural resources and its commitment to climate change.”
Controversial giant windfarm could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire
Towering turbines set for near Banchory could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire, says developers as planning application submitted.
Forth Green Freeport to deliver £7bn as it targets offshore wind manufacturing
Bosses behind the Forth Green Freeport say the region will deliver £7bn of private and public funding over the next decade.
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TotalEnergies buys into UK-Morocco power export plan
“This innovative project will benefit from our track record in developing large and complex integrated energy projects.”
Cerulean Winds signs exclusivity agreements for three INTOG floating wind sites
Three floating wind exclusivity agreements have been signed by Cerulean Winds as part of Crown Estate Scotland’s Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas leasing round.
Aberdeen University to research colocation of CCS and offshore wind
Two research projects have kicked off to look into the colocation of offshore wind and CCS as Aberdeen University picks up 'Project Colocate'.
UAE uses COP28 to push Adnoc, Masdar agenda
The briefing pack on the various countries often reiterated one point. “There is no conflict between sustainable development of any country’s natural resources and its commitment to climate change.”
Controversial giant windfarm could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire
Towering turbines set for near Banchory could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire, says developers as planning application submitted.
Forth Green Freeport to deliver £7bn as it targets offshore wind manufacturing
Bosses behind the Forth Green Freeport say the region will deliver £7bn of private and public funding over the next decade.
Continuum start-up moves closer to first wind turbine recycling facility in Denmark
Danish start-up will invest DKK 600 million towards a wind turbine recycling facility at the Port of Esbjerg.
Rovco completes survey work for Cenos floating offshore wind farm
Rovco has completed survey work for the planned Cenos floating offshore wind farm in the Central North Sea.
Huge Orsted UK wind park to benefit from Treasury tax relief
Orsted (CPH: ORSTED) will benefit from permanent tax breaks announced by UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in an effort to support the country’s business in the shift to clean energy.
Electricity Generator Levy: New UK renewables projects to be exempt
Meanwhile capital allowances on investments — a form of tax relief designed to ease upfront costs — will remain in place, in a boon to renewables developers.
Korea’s SeAH gets £367m financing for major UK wind factory
SeAH manufacturing plant in Teesside, the world’s largest of its type, will create 750 jobs.
IMCA warns US legislators tightening offshore worker laws could impact wind ambitions
“A tightening of restrictions on offshore workers will simply result in the U.S. becoming an unattractive place to do business to the detriment of America’s energy ambitions and strategy,” says IMCA chief.
Siemens Energy confronts bruised investors seeking answers
After multiple shocks wiping off billions of euros of market value, Siemens Energy (Xetra: ENR) sought to convince investors that the company is on the path to profitability.
JDR subsea cable manufacturing facility passes key construction milestones
The Northumberland facility will produce high and extra-high voltage subsea cables for the offshore wind sector.
Can oil ever be green? Norway turns to wind-powered drilling
Norway is betting that zeroing out emissions from oil production will help it meet internationally agreed climate targets while future-proofing an industry that’s made it one of the richest countries in the world.
German power market braced for near-record wind output
Germany’s wind turbines are likely to produce near-record levels of power this week as strong gusts hit the country.
Monitoring kicks off at Salamander wind site off Peterhead
The developers of a floating wind scheme off the northeast coast of Scotland have begun gathering wave, wind and weather data at the site.
First ever ScottishPower Renewables offshore wind apprentice graduates to permanent role
21-year-old Jovita Beeston takes on permanent role at East Anglian ONE wind farm after completing three-year apprenticeship.
Aberdeen’s OEG acquires Dutch subsea and topside services firm Bluestream Offshore
Aberdeen's OEG Energy Group makes fifth acquisition of 2023 as it continues renewables expansion push.
Europe’s battered wind sector starts to find hope in year of crisis
The crisis engulfing Europe’s wind industry is proving to be a wake-up call: things have to change radically to make progress on what’s a key part of the climate transition.
‘Strategic’ manufacturers to get billions of pounds in Treasury backing
Treasury will commit £960 million to a green industries growth accelerator plan covering carbon capture, hydrogen, nuclear energy and offshore wind
Aberdeen has ‘strong claim’ to get Labour’s GB Energy headquarters, Ed Miliband says
Labour's shadow climate secretary, visiting the north-east, said he wants the city to become the UK's 'clean energy capital'.
Octopus launches £3bn offshore wind fund
Octopus Energy is to create its first offshore wind fund, vowing to invest £3 billion in global projects by the end of the decade alongside partner Tokyo Gas.
EODEX completes offshore unexploded munitions clearance at Moray West offshore wind farm
Aberdeen-headquartered munitions disposal firm EODEX UK has completed a "groundbreaking" clearance campaign at the site of the Moray West offshore wind farm.
Vestas hones in on Scotland for new wind turbine factory
“The North Sea is probably the most attractive area in the world for offshore wind,” Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen said.
