EDF brings in ‘walking’ jack-up barge for North Sea wind survey work
French energy firm EDF Renewables has announced it has brought in a 'walking jack-up barge' to do North Sea survey work on its planned Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm.
Neart na Gaoithe (NnG)
‘Evidence’ shows BiFab-targeted Scottish wind contract may go to China
Strong evidence emerged yesterday that a much sought after Scottish wind farm contract targeted by BiFab will be manufactured in China.
Scotland ‘needs a plan’ for offshore wind jobs, Scottish Labour leader warns
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has urged the Scottish Government to develop an industrial strategy to protect jobs.
‘War of words’ as unions accuse Scottish Government of inaction over BiFab
A bitter war of words has broken out as two Scottish trade unions have accused the Scottish Government of inaction over jobs at troubled firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab).
Shell’s difficult relationship with UK wind energy
When Shell pulled out of London Array offshore wind project in 2008, it probably didn’t realise it would mean more than 10 years in the UK offshore wind wilderness.
£40 million to be invested in Port of Dundee after wind farm contract win
Around £40 million will be invested into the Port of Dundee over the next three years in the wake of a major wind farm contract win.
Saipem ‘committed to working’ with local Scottish firms, North Sea boss says
Saipem is "committed to working" with local firms on a new giant Scottish wind project, its North Sea boss has said.
BiFab deal at £2bn Scottish wind farm could bring jobs to Arnish
A new wind farm deal for Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) could bring a Christmas jobs boost to workers at its Arnish yard, according to a source close to the firm.
EDF deny Mitsubishi about to snap up £2bn Scottish wind project
EDF Energy looks set to make Mitsubishi Corporation an equity partner at its planned £2 billion wind farm project off Scotland’s east coast.
Updated: BiFab owners confirm 50 jobs to go at Arnish
About 50 jobs are set to go at Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrication’s (BiFab's) Arnish yard over the next week as work has dried up at the site.
EDF to build ‘mystery’ Scottish wind farm as part of new Tesco power deal
EDF Renewables has announced today that it will build a "mystery" wind farm in Scotland as part of a new multi-million deal with supermarket giant Tesco to provide power in the UK.
Owner denies handing BiFab workers redundancy notices at Arnish
A new threat of redundancy hangs over workers at Burntisland Fabrication’s (BiFab) yard in Arnish, according to unions Unite and GMB.
Saipem has made UK offshore wind sector ‘a priority’, North Sea boss says
Saipem has made offshore wind its priority and aims to become a big player in the UK sector, one of its top brass has said.
French Government could split EDF in two, reports claim
The French Government could be set to split energy firm EDF in two, according to press reports.
EDF Renewables’ subsidiary applies for licence to generate energy at Scottish wind farm site
A subsidiary firm set up to develop the £2 billion Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm has applied for an electricity generation licence.
UK Government net zero plan ‘negligent at best, vindictive at worst’, union boss claims
The UK Government's net zero plan is "negligent at best, vindictive and cruel at its worst", according to the boss of one of the UK's biggest trade unions.
Exclusive: New BiFab deal for NnG project set to create 200 jobs
Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is understood to have secured a multi-million pound deal to provide jackets for the Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm.
Gordon Brown asks EDF to ‘honour promises’ to workers on wind farm work
Former prime minister Gordon Brown is urging energy giant EDF to honour a commitment to make vital parts for a new wind farm in Scotland - rather than have the work carried out thousands of miles away.
Saipem understood to be NnG contractor but BiFab still ‘confident’ of work
Italian oil and gas contractor Saipem is understood to have tabled the winning bid for a multi-million Scottish wind farm project, with local construction firm BiFab losing out on another major deal.
EDF to add Scottish renewables jobs as projects ramp up
EDF Energy’s new renewables arm is looking to add more jobs in the north-east and Highlands as it ramps up its projects there.
EDF gains consent for fewer, taller turbines at NnG windfarm
Developer EDF Renewables announced last night it has received Marine Scotland consent to adapt the design of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm.
EDF rumoured to be floating stake in NnG offshore windfarm
Energy giant EDF Renewables is rumoured to be floating a substantial stake in the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm.
Scottish offshore wind becoming ‘cutthroat’ creating job fears, expert says
The offshore wind industry “is getting a bit cutthroat” an industry expert has warned amid union fears that Scottish supply chain firms could miss out on contracts.
BiFab commitment ‘can only be good news’, says Scottish offshore wind expert
A pledge of commitment by BiFab owner DF Barnes to all three Scottish yards "can only be good news", but the company will have to build a significant order pipeline, an offshore wind industry representative said.
Huge offshore windfarm scheme could revitalise BiFab yards
Nicola Sturgeon has hinted that work from a huge offshore wind farm off the Fife coast could revitalise troubled firm BiFab.