Video – Apprentices treated to ‘dolphin display’ near Teesside offshore wind farm
It was a first day offshore to remember for two renewables apprentices as they were treated to a dolphin display near Teesside.
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160-tonne ‘shunt reactor’ for NnG offshore wind farm successfully delivered
Construction of the onshore works for a Scottish offshore wind farm took a “purposefully slow step forward” over the weekend.
James Fisher Renewables drafted in to help identify unexploded ordnance off France
James Fisher Renewables has been drafted in to help deal with unexploded ordnance off the coast of France.
Texo Group seals multi-million pound offshore wind contract
Aberdeen’s Texo Group has bagged a multi-million pound fabrication contract for work on a Scottish offshore wind farm.
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.
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.
Major jobs win for Scotland after InfraStrata bags £26m NnG wind farm contract
InfraStrata has landed a major contract with Saipem for work on the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm in the outer Firth of Forth.
EDF Renewables to break ground on Scottish onshore wind farm next week
EDF Renewables will break ground next week on its new onshore wind farm in Scotland’s central belt.
Renewables industry recognised at virtual Scottish Green Energy Awards
A project helping to alleviate fuel poverty in Orkney and a wildlife reserve in the Highlands were among the winners at Scottish Renewable’s flagship award ceremony.
Seven-figure investment to boost Port of Leith’s renewables offering
The Port of Leith is bolstering its renewables offering with a seven-figure investment to open up an "additional 25 hectares of land".
Scottish firm awarded multi-million pound wind farm contract
A Scottish manufacturing firm has snapped up a multi-million pound contract to support construction work for a major North Sea wind farm.
Scottish Government urged to be transparent over decision to remove BiFab support
The Economy Secretary is being urged to be transparent over the decision making process which led to the Scottish Government withdrawing its support for Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab).
Scots firms encouraged to partner with French counterparts for offshore wind projects
Scottish energy service firms are being encouraged to partner up with their counterparts in France in order to make inroads into its emerging offshore wind market.
Future of BiFab hangs in the balance as Scottish Government withdraws support
The future of Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) now hangs in the balance after the Scottish Government confirmed it has pulled support for the firm.
£3.5m North of Tyne programme seeks offshore innovators
A new £3.5m offshore innovation programme has been launched today, primarily targeting supply chain companies located in the North of Tyne area with opportunities to fund and support technology innovation in the offshore wind and subsea sectors.
Operations and maintenance building for Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm given green light
Plans to build a new operations and maintenance (O&M) building in Eyemouth to support a major offshore wind development have been given the green light.
Dorenell wind farm grants up for grabs
Moray communities have until the end of this month to apply for the first round of grants from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
One of the world’s largest offshore construction vessels arrives off the coast of Fife
One of the world’s largest offshore construction vessels has arrived off the coast of Fife.
Scottish North Sea wind farm to resume construction after Covid-19 stoppage
A £2 billion Scottish wind farm development is to resume construction after the project was halted following the coronavirus pandemic.
EDF Highland wind farm to redirect community cash towards Covid-19 response
A Highland onshore wind farm operated by EDF Renewables are set to redirect local community funding towards the coronavirus pandemic response.
Hundreds attend NnG wind event in Aberdeen
More than 450 members of the Scottish offshore wind supply attended an event held by EDF Renewables at Aberdeen FC’s Pittodrie Stadium yesterday.
Millions of trees felled to make way for north of Scotland wind farms
Almost seven million trees have been felled in the north of Scotland to make way for onshore wind farms since the year 2000, according to new figures.
MENA’s chance at hydrogen exports
The falling cost of renewables offers an opportunity for Middle East and North African states to shift to capitalise on the energy transition – and even export “green molecules” to the world.
EDF reports profit jump thanks to offloading stake in Scottish wind project
French energy firm EDF has announced a rise in operating profit in 2019 thanks, in part, to the sale of 50% of its Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Scottish offshore wind farm project.
NnG wind developers to host Aberdeen supply chain event
The Granite City is set to host a £1.8 billion Scottish wind farm project next month, as developers of the giant offshore venture hunt for local contractors.