Equinor, RWE and Hydro team up for offshore wind in North Sea
Equinor has signed a collaboration agreement with two renewables companies to develop offshore wind in the North Sea.
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Offshore wind cable stability system prevents damage
With recent publicity surrounding offshore wind cable failures, Aberdeen-based Balmoral Comtec says its integrated cable protection stability system offers up to 75% reduction in subsea cable movement helping prevent irreversible damage.
BP starts offshore wind recruitment push in UK as green ambitions grow
BP has started a recruitment campaign for the people who will drive its expanding clean energy ambitions.
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.
Union says minimum wage laws flouted amid offshore renewables ‘rush’
A trade union claims it has uncovered a case of the minimum wage law being “flouted” in the UK offshore renewables sector.
£5m lending package puts wind in the sails at Leask services firm
An Orkney-based marine services company has set a course to double the size of its business thanks to £5.3m from lenders.
Calls to stop installation of more wind turbines at Loch Ness
Calls have been made to curb wind farm construction around Loch Ness as more than 700 turbines may soon surround the popular tourist attraction.
Top wind turbine maker Vestas plans to raise prices
One of the world’s biggest wind turbine makers Vestas Wind Systems A/S will hike its prices as the costs of steel and transportation increase amid a global commodities boom that’s contributing to a rising risk of inflation.
Network charging in need of major reform
“Although we’ve had some massive successes and a number of projects have been able to get out of the blocks, deployment of offshore wind in Scotland has been slow,” says Adam Morrison, head of Ocean Wind’s (OW) Moray West Offshore Wind Farm.
Inquiry warned of ‘wall of turbines’
The north coast of Sutherland is in danger of hosting an unprecedented “wall of turbines” if proposed wind farms are added to existing and approved ventures, a public local inquiry heard.
Global Energy Group boss outlines vision for manufacturing cluster at Port of Nigg
Global Energy Group is planning to develop a manufacturing cluster around the £100million fabrication plant it is proposing to build at its Port of Nigg facility on the shores of the Cromarty Firth.
Highland wind farms expected to contribute £485m to UK economy
A handful of Highland wind farms are expected to contribute almost half a billion pounds to the UK’s coffers across their lifespans.
Bottlenecks at Scottish ports could hamper offshore wind growth, warns industry leader
Scotland’s lofty offshore wind aspirations could be stifled as companies jostle for position at the country’s ports, an industry expert has warned.
Tech giant Amazon announces investment in ‘major’ Scottish offshore wind farm
Amazon is to invest in a “major” Scottish offshore wind farm as it ramps up efforts to decarbonise its operations.
Neart na Gaoithe developers ‘still hopeful’ of finishing on time despite encountering difficulties
Developers behind a major Scottish offshore wind farm say they are still hopeful it will be completed on schedule, despite encountering difficulties.
Scottish renewables supply chain firm in the running to win prestigious award
A Scottish green energy supply chain firm is in contention to win a prestigious climate change award for its efforts to promote a circular economy.
Heerema seals North Sea offshore wind contract
Heerema Marine Contractors has signed a contract with Singapore's Sembcorp Marine to carry out work at a North Sea wind farm.
SSE’s first subsidy-free onshore wind farm generates first power in Highlands
Renewable energy developer SSE Renewables is celebrating first power from one of its new onshore wind farms.
OEG Offshore swoops for turbine toilet maker Pegasus
OEG Offshore, of Aberdeen, has bought the firm which is kitting out the Aberdeen Bay wind turbines with toilets for an undisclosed sum.
North Sea offshore wind developer targeting expansion into Ireland
An offshore wind developer, which currently has two North Sea projects on the go, has set out its intention to make inroads across the Irish Sea.
SSE Renewables to hold supply chain event for two proposed North Sea wind farms
Supply chain opportunities for two proposed multi-billion pound North Sea offshore wind farms will be explored next week.
Van Oord bags Sofia contract following RWE’s FID on North Sea offshore wind project
Energy services firm Van Oord has secured a contract for work at RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm.
Irish firm and Subsea 7 team up for floating wind farm off north-east coast
Irish firm Simply Blue Energy (SBE) and global energy services giant Subsea 7 have teamed up to develop a new floating offshore wind farm off the north-east coast.
McLachlan Marine optimistic about start to 2021
Inshore workboat operator McLachlan Marine, of Fordoun, Aberdeenshire, has reported an “optimistic start” to 2021, thanks to its growing foothold in emerging markets.
Parkmead raises £4m through sales of non-core land
Energy firm Parkmead Group, of Aberdeen, has raised £4 million through the sales of two tracts of land from its portfolio.