Hoping for winds of change
With the results of the first ScotWind offshore licensing round now imminent, it is perhaps worth having a wee cogitate about what the sustainable benefits or otherwise could accrue to Scotland.
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Cambo and Nigg – A day of contrast
There was a real sense of juxtaposition in Scotland’s energy industry on December 3.
Big jobs win for Scotland as plans unveiled for £110m offshore wind tower factory
What will be the UK’s largest offshore wind tower manufacturing facility is to be built in the Highlands.
‘Ground-breaking’ electron beam welding tech to be tested at Port of Nigg
Global Energy Group (GEG) is to trial a “ground-breaking” electron beam welding technology at its Port of Nigg facility in the Highlands.
50 jobs secured as Aberdeen’s Global E&C wins major work with Ithaca
Energy contractor Global Engineering and Construction (Global E&C) has secured a new contract for modifications on Ithaca Energy assets across the UK North Sea.
£50m renovation of Tummel Bridge hydro electric plant to create 65 jobs
North firms Global Energy Group and Global Infrastructure have been named among the key contractors appointed on a £50million project to extend the operational life of one of Scotland’s oldest hydro power plants.
GEG teams up with Proman to develop green energy to methanol plant at Nigg Oil Terminal
Global Energy Group has teamed up with the world’s second largest producer of methanol as it seeks to develop a low carbon cluster in Cromarty Firth.
Turbine jackets for Scotland’s largest wind farm arrive in Cromarty Firth
SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies are celebrating the arrival of the first jacket superstructures for what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
Global E&C brings in Banchory man to spearhead growth push
A Banchory man whose fingerprints are on several major North Sea projects has been hired by Global Engineering and Construction (E&C) to bolster the Granite City firm’s growth plans.
UK Gov accused of negligence over lack of movement on greenports in Scotland
Westminster has reinforced its pledge to roll out its freeport model in Scotland, despite allegations it is “ignoring” the matter.
Green energy ‘centre of excellence’ takes shape
An initiative aimed at helping create a renewable energy jobs boom in the Highlands has been launched, following the appointment of its first manager.
Plans in pipeline for ‘huge’ green fuel plant at Port of Nigg
In the Scottish Highlands, discussions are currently ongoing that could transform the region into the world’s next energy and maritime hotspot.
Port of Nigg hailed as ‘standout facility’ as Global signs floating wind agreement
The Global Energy Group (GEG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate with a partnership planning a new floating wind development off the north-east coast.
Rebrand: Global Highland’s new look revealed as parent company aims to create jobs
Rapidly growing Highland company GEG Capital is expected to add to its portfolio of companies this week, as it also unveils a rebrand of one of its well-known local businesses.
Investigation into man’s death after industrial incident
An investigation has been launched following the death of a worker several months after he was injured at a major north port.
Global Energy Group shares latest financial results, plans further investments in year ahead
Global Energy Group (GEG) has outlined plans to capitalise on the energy transition after enjoying a period of growth within the business.
Marine recruitment firm Genesis sold to Global Energy Group
GEG Capital, part of Inverness-headquartered Global Energy Group, said yesterday it had acquired Peterhead-based marine recruitment firm Genesis Personnel for an undisclosed sum.
Governments mulling financial support for turbine manufacturing facility at Highlands port, says report
Port of Nigg could be in line to receive government funding to allow it to manufacture turbines for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, according to a news report.
Scottish greenports will ‘level playing field’ with England on offshore wind work – Cromarty Firth boss
Creation of “greenports” will let Scotland compete with England for offshore wind manufacturing work, according to a Cromarty Firth boss.
Scottish firms receive funding to support offshore wind ambitions
A dozen UK companies, including several in the north-east, are to benefit from a share of more than a million pounds to help realise their offshore wind ambitions.
Series of contract wins sparks recruitment drive at Global E&C
Global Engineering and Construction (E&C) is in the midst of a recruitment drive supported by a series of contract wins worth more than £25 million.
Potential for use of green hydrogen at Port of Nigg to be explored
Offshore components for the energy sector could soon be built using green hydrogen after a study to asses the fuel’s potential for use at Port of Nigg was launched.
‘Green jobs boost’ for Highlands after Global Energy Group bags major offshore wind contract
The Port of Nigg has been served a “green jobs boost” after it bagged a contract for work on what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
A look inside ABZ – Aberdeen’s best-connected business park
During an intense period of challenge for the energy sector in the midst of a global pandemic, securing the future of Aberdeen as Europe’s oil and gas capital has never been more important.
Global gets £8.3m of backing for Nigg quay expansion
Global Energy Group (GEG) has secured backing of up to £8.3million from development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for a £19m project to extend the quayside at its Port of Nigg facility.