Flotation, Vårgrønn file plans for second INTOG floating wind site
Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn have filed a scoping report for the Cenos floating wind project, their second INTOG venture aimed at powering offshore oil and gas assets.
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Green Volt floating wind backers file key marine paperwork
The backers of the Green Volt floating wind farm off Peterhead have submitted a key marine application ahead of a licensing award, as they look to deliver the project by the middle of the decade.
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.
Flotation outlines onshore plans for North Sea electrification scheme
Flotation Energy is consulting on potential onshore cable routes that would link its proposed Green Volt floating wind farm with the National Grid, making landfall at Peterhead.
‘The end of the beginning’: Crown Estate Scotland talks ScotWind one year on
Crown Estate Scotland talks INTOG, ScotWind 2, and looks back on a year since the first ScotWind awards were unveiled.
Orcadian eyes INTOG, farm-out progress at Pilot in 2023
Orcadian Energy will look to the INTOG offshore leasing round to help progress its flagship Pilot development, chief executive Steve Brown said, as the firm looks to make headway in 2023.
GUH: Major projects await but subsea sector needs more visibility
Global Underwater Hub CEO Neil Gordon says the subsea sector needs clearer visibility on major projects in wind, oil and gas and defence.
INTOG recieves 19 applications Crown Estate Scotland confirms
A total of 19 applications have been made for its Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind leasing process, Crown Estate Scotland has said.
BP, Equinor and Ithaca Energy team up on West of Shetland electrification
BP (LON: BP), Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) and Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) are teaming up to slash emissions at huge oilfields in the West of Shetland through electrification.
Salamander JV wants floating wind project ‘in the water’ as early as 2028
“We’re hopeful we can get the seabed lease then put our foot down on delivering,” is the message from the triarchy behind the Salamander floating wind scheme off Peterhead.
‘Five or six years’ to decarbonise oil and gas through INTOG, ETIDEX hears
Energy Voice's ETIDEX 2022 event rounded off a call to action on oil and gas decarbonisation through floating offshore wind.
Peterhead floating wind farm Salamander dishes out design deal to US specialist Ocercy
US-headquartered Ocergy has been awarded a pre-FEED (front-end engineering design) deal for the foundations for the Salamander floating wind farm off Aberdeenshire.
Almost 40 North Sea assets, suitable for electrification, identified by NZTC
As many as 40 North Sea assets have been pinpointed as a good fit for electrification, an industry conference heard on Thursday.
Norwegian-Scottish offshore wind partnership to support North Sea oil and gas decarbonisation
A pair of leading European offshore wind developers have unveiled plans to support North Sea oil and gas decarbonisation.
Outgoing NSTA chief Andy Samuel reflects on UK’s Great Energy Transition
More than five years ago and always over coffee, (outgoing) CEO of the former Oil & Gas Authority (now North Sea Transition Authority), Andy Samuel and I enjoyed a number of informal exchanges about the future potential role of the UK Continental Shelf in the Great Energy Transition.
NZTC study finds ‘significant challenge’ in cost of North Sea electrification
A study by the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has found high capex costs remain a barrier to electrifying North Sea assets, but rising carbon taxes and net zero targets may yet spur development.
INTOG wind leasing round opens as Crown Estate backs North Sea decarbonisation
Crown Estate Scotland has opened the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind leasing process, a crucial step in lowering emissions from North Sea oil and gas production.
‘Decade of work’ ahead as Lerwick engineering firm expands to meet energy transition
A management buyout will see Jake Watt take the helm at Lerwick Engineering & Fabrication (LEF), as he positions the firm to take advantage of low-carbon opportunities on Shetland and beyond.
Firm unveils multi-billion pound INTOG plans to decarbonise ‘every platform in North Sea’
A pioneering offshore wind firm has unveiled details of its multi-billion pound INTOG plans; aimed at decarbonising “every platform” sitting in Scottish waters of the North Sea.
Oil majors near concept-select for electrifying North Sea platforms
Oil majors Shell, BP, TotalEnergies and independent Harbour Energy are nearing a concept selection for electrification of several North Sea platforms.
New board members join AREG as growth continues
AREG membership has increased by nearly 70% in the last year as we continue to champion supply chain expertise, supporting the region to become a centre of excellence for renewable energy.
Crown Estate Scotland to launch INTOG in August following feedback
Crown Estate Scotland is aiming to kick off its upcoming Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing round in August.
Kraken FPSO ‘almost impossible to electrify’ but EnQuest looks to creative solution
EnQuest has said its Kraken FPSO is “almost impossible to electrify” and is looking at creative alternatives to decarbonise the asset.
Ørsted takes majority stake in 100MW floating wind project off Peterhead
Ørsted will take a majority stake in the Salamander floating wind project off the Aberdeenshire coast, as part of a joint venture set up by Simply Blue Group and Subsea 7.
INTOG round will help oil firms to gain foothold in offshore wind sector, report finds
Hooking up offshore wind farms directly to North Sea platforms could help oil firms into the renewable energy sector.