£200m plans for new Highland factory which would create 156 jobs
Planning proposals for a £200 million project in the Highlands say it will create more than 150 “green” jobs.
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Global Energy Group secures preassembly support contract for Moray West wind farm
Global Energy Group (GEG) has secured a preassembly support contract for the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm being developed by Ocean Winds.
The King visits green freeport ‘superhub’ at Port of Nigg
North entrepreneur Roy MacGregor among the welcoming party.
Global Energy cuts steel on Moray West components
Global Energy Group marked the first steel cutting of major components earmarked for the Moray West offshore wind project at the Port of Nigg.
Watch: Final jackets for Seagreen wind farm loaded out at Nigg
Installation work on Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm is entering its final stages, after the remaining jackets for the project were loaded out.
Roy MacGregor sells off part of his Global Energy Group empire
Highland industrialist and football boss Roy MacGregor has struck a deal to sell part of his Global Energy Group (GEG) empire to a private equity firm for an undisclosed sum.
Aiken takes on new director to drive ‘aggressive play’ into batteries and hydrogen
Aiken has appointed Baptiste Gougeon to the role of business director for its modular outfitting and refurbishment business, as it looks to make good on energy transition opportunities.
Global Energy Group fined £80k after death of surveyor at Highlands facility
A Highlands energy services firm has been fined £80,000 after a surveyor died from injuries caused by an electrical explosion.
Birthday boy Roy MacGregor on new opportunities, green freeports and Global Energy Group’s latest results
Consistency in green energy policy-making is top of the 2023 wish list for Highland entrepreneur Roy MacGregor.
Images: Final jacket delivered for Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
A major milestone has been hit in the development of Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
ScotWind: ‘Yes it’s a race, but supply chain can’t be left behind’
Getting ScotWind projects over the finish line is indeed “a race”, a major conference in Aberdeen has heard, but the supply chain mustn’t be left behind.
New look Apollo planning employment push to drive ambitious three-year growth plan
It is all systems go for Apollo as the Aberdeen-headquartered firm readies itself for a “bow wave” of opportunities.
50 jobs created as Global Energy Group lands Moray West contract
Global Energy Group has signed a contract to fabricate components for the Moray West Offshore Wind Farm, creating 50 jobs in Nigg.
Port of Nigg’s new quay ready to play leading role in renewables boom
Port of Nigg has unveiled its new East Quay following a multimillion-pound investment to increase capacity and put it among the top deepwater harbours in the UK.
Plan for UK’s largest wind tower factory at Nigg struck by delay as key Spanish partner exits
Doubt has been cast on delivering the UK's largest offshore wind tower factory at Nigg in the Highlands next year after a key Spanish partner made its exit.
Ocean Winds throws backing behind Cromarty Firth green freeport bid
Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds is joining Opportunity Cromarty Firth and supporting the body’s green freeport bid.
North-east bids to create 30,000 jobs if it wins chance to be a green freeport
Partners behind an ambitious plan to create 30,000 jobs across the north east have called for governments in Holyrood and Westminster to back its proposal to create a "green freeport" in Aberdeen and Peterhead.
Up to 70 new jobs as north east-based Global Energy Group launches wind projects unit
Global Port Services, of Aberdeen, has launched a new division supplying crane and installation services to the renewable energy sector.
Trio of new appointments join Scottish Renewables board
Industry body Scottish Renewables has welcomed three new directors to its board, bringing in expertise from business development, external relations and the energy services sector.
Exclusive: Activity ramps up on Ithaca Energy’s £400 million Captain EOR Phase 2 project
Energy Voice takes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at work on Ithaca's Captain Phase 2 enhanced oil recovery (EOR) project as key components await sailaway.
Green freeport decision may be just three months away
Tenders for Scotland’s two green freeports could be awarded as early as July.
Bluewater-backed Pipeline Technique acquires Global Energy fabrication business
Pipeline Technique has acquired Invergordon-based welding and fabrication business Global Project Services (GPS) from Global Energy Group as it makes good on its plans for expansion.
Scottish energy opportunity blowing away into the desert wind
“Put simply, a just transition is about moving to an environmentally sustainable economy (that’s the ‘transition’ part) without leaving workers in polluting industries behind,” says NGO Greenpeace
ABZ: Aberdeen’s best connected business park offers newly built, high quality industrial units
Set in a prime location next to Aberdeen International Airport and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), ABZ is the north-east’s best connected business park.
Port of Nigg chosen for Moray West turbine installation
The Port of Nigg has been selected by wind turbine and services group Siemens Gamesa as its assembly and installation port for the Moray West offshore wind farm.