Oil giants join forces to identify best spots for renewable energy projects
Some of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies have joined a project aimed at finding optimal spots for building renewables projects.
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Brian Wilson: Western Isles’ power generation hopes hit once again
Last month, when the much anticipated announcement was made of winners and losers under the Contracts for Difference scheme, it seemed the 20 year struggle for the Western Isles to be connected for generation purposes to the National Grid had finally prevailed.
EDF reports $1.3bn loss as France prepares nationalisation
Electricite de France (EDF) reported a historic loss for the first half of 2022 as it suffered a slump in nuclear output in the midst of a severe European energy crisis.
Government go-ahead for new nuclear power station
A multibillion-pound project to build a new nuclear power station has been given the go-ahead, more than two years after plans were first submitted.
France seeks to nationalise nuclear giant EDF to ride out energy crisis
The French government will nationalise its financially-struggling nuclear giant Electricite de France to help it ride out Europe’s worst energy crisis in a generation.
Pouyanné calls for immediate action to reduce energy use
The heads of Engie, EDF and TotalEnergies have called on the French to cut energy consumption as the European energy system comes under strain.
EDF carries out first autonomous ROV inspection of wind farm foundations
EDF has deployed a unique remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to carry out what it believes is the first autonomous wind farm foundation inspection at the Blyth scheme, off Northumberland.
BP, Orsted and RGU in attendance at inaugural meeting of new green jobs taskforce
Efforts to drive green job creation in the UK have “stepped up a gear” after a dedicated taskforce held its inaugural meeting.
UK exploring using coal to help keep lights on next winter
The UK held exploratory talks with Electricite de France SA about the possibility of keeping the West Burton A coal-fired power plant generating beyond the end of September, when it’s due to close.
Saipem revises plans following wind-related profit warning
Oilfield services group Saipem (SPM.MI) has concluded a review of key projects and backlog following a surprise profit warning last month.
Saipem’s profit warning is spurred by huge losses at EDF wind farm off Scotland
Behind Saipem’s shock profit warning last week lurks a huge loss on a contract to supply wind-turbine foundations for an Electricite de France SA project off the east coast of Scotland.
EDF slumps by most on record on hit from price cap
Electricite de France plunged by a record as the French government confirmed plans to force it to sell more power at a steep discount to protect households from surging wholesale electricity prices.
EDF and VinaCapital to invest $100m in Vietnam solar
France’s EDF Renewables (EPA:EDF) has made a significant investment in VinaCapital’s SkyX Solar, a rooftop solar power developer in Vietnam as the market continues to boom.
EDF to develop subsea cable between Singapore and Indonesia for renewable energy flows
French power company EDF Group (EPA:EDF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore government-owned utilities company SP Group to jointly develop a subsea transmission cable to enable renewable energy imports from Indonesia to Singapore.
A Just Transition looks unlikely
The decision by the French company EDF to award London-based InfraStrata a contract for eight of the 56 foundation jackets for the NnG offshore wind farm has got a lot of people extremely excited.
The 10 Point Pod goes nuclear as the team ask, where is the buzz?
The success of the hit 2019 TV series Chernobyl has done the reputation of nuclear power no favours.
Sturgeon says Holyrood committed to offshore wind growth despite ‘deeply unwelcome’ leasing delay
Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged the latest delay to Scotland's offshore wind leasing round was “deeply unwelcome” among renewables investors and developers.
Port of Dundee firm to add 20 staff after major renewables contract win
A Dundee firm will add 20 staff this year after securing a major wind turbine contract.
SBM ups dividend after job cuts
SBM Offshore had a tough year, increasing its dividend by 10%, while cutting around 600 jobs.
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.
UK needs a clear strategy before green hydrogen energy can take off
A clear green hydrogen energy strategy is necessary if energy companies are to commit to investing in UK green hydrogen projects.
France says ‘non’ to Engie’s US LNG plans
The French government is delaying plans for Engie to secure a deal to import US LNG, citing concerns over emissions.
Latin America’s renewable energy capacity set to skyrocket to 123 GW by 2025
Latin America is emerging as a green powerhouse, with some of the strongest renewable capacity growth expected globally in the coming years.
Former BiFab workers call DF Barnes takeover ‘a disaster’ for Arnish yard
A group of former Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) workers have branded the firm's takeover by a Canadian manufacturer a 'disaster' for the Isle of Lewis.
Bilfinger to create 350 UK jobs with £350m Hinkley Point C contracts
German industrial services giant Bilfinger has won two contracts worth £350million for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, creating 350 jobs in the UK.