Corallian applies for consent to drill Wick
Corallian Energy has applied to the UK Government for permission to drill the Wick well in the Outer Moray Firth.
Moray Firth
OGA approves pair of Wick prospect farm-ins
The Oil and Gas Authority has approved two farm-in deals on a licence in the Moray Firth.
Chinese heavy lifter departs Moray Firth empty handed
A Chinese heavy lift transport ship which was booked to remove a rig from the Cromarty Firth has sailed away empty handed.
Government urged to ban ship-to-ship oil transfers
The Scottish Government has been challenged to “get off the fence” and publicly ban controversial ship-to-ship oil transfers in environmentally sensitive waters such as the Moray Firth.
Upland hoping to get a ‘Tune’ out of Wick field
Upland Resources’ boss said yesterday that “the cash is there” for a rig to drill a well in the Moray Firth after picking up investment from a major entertainment corporation.
Moray East Wind Farm’s 950K houses powered ‘very conservative’ estimate
The amount of power that can be generated from the Moray East Wind Farm is significantly more than quoted and 'very much a conservative estimate', according to a spokesman for the project.
Moray Firth carbon dioxide storage site prone to gas leaks
The carbon dioxide storage potential of a site in the Moray Firth has been significantly overstated, new research suggests.
Second huge Moray Firth wind farm proposed
Initial proposals for a massive new offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth have been submitted.
Repsol Sinopec to begin plugging wells as Beatrice field prepares for decommissioning
A North Sea operator will soon start plugging and abandoning (P&A) wells on the Beatrice oil field as it prepares a wider decommissioning programme.
Port of Cromarty lands two major Beatrice windfarm deals
Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) announced last night it had won two contracts, together worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, to support the Beatrice offshore windfarm project.
Author Ian Rankin joins Moray Firth oil transfer protests
Protesters led by one of the country's best-known authors have been backed by Nicola Sturgeon in their quest to block ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Moray Firth.
Councillors to lobby for rejection of Moray Firth oil transfer plans
Councillors in the Highlands will today put pressure on the local authority to object to controversial ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Moray Firth.
£15k raised for challenge against Moray Firth oil transfers
A Black Isle pressure group battling plans for ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Moray Firth has raised half the funding it needs to pay for a judicial review.
Invergordon councillors vote in favour of oil transfers in Moray Firth
A Highland community council has fired a shot across the bows of a major campaign opposing controversial ship-to-ship oil transfers near a dolphin hot-spot in the Moray Firth.
Campaigners take WikiLeaks approach oil transfers in Moray Firth
Objectors to controversial plans for ship-to-ship oil transfers in the dolphin hot-spot of the Moray Firth are ramping up their online campaign.
World’s biggest rig dominates the Moray Firth
Dominating the skyline on the Moray Firth, the world’s biggest jack up oil rig could been clearly seen several hundred yards offshore.
Moray Firth wind energy project at risk after Brexit vote
A wind energy project in Moray Firth could be delayed after Portugal’s Energias de Portugal (EDP) reconsiders its plans following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
Moray Offshore Renewables launches consultations for offshore wind
Moray Offshore Renewables (MORL) said it plans to open a consultation on the development of offshore wind on the remainder of its zone in the Outer Moray Firth.
Politicians welcome green-light for Beatrice wind farm
News that the consortium of developers led by SSE have committed the final £2.6billion investment decision for the 588MW 84-turbine Beatrice offshore wind farm in Scotland has been welcomed by politicians.
Subsea 7 confirms $1billion contract for Beatrice wind farm
Subsea 7 has confirmed it has secured a major $1billion plus contract for the Beatrice offshore windfarm in the Moray Firth.
Updated: Massive new £2.6billion Beatrice windfarm gets go-ahead off Scottish coast
A consortium of developers led by SSE have committed the final investment decision for the 588MW 84-turbine Beatrice offshore wind farm in Scotland.
Ithaca Energy terminates contract for BW Athena FPSO
BW Offshore and Ithaca Energy said they have agreed on a termination of the FPSO, BW Athena.