Asia’s offshore mega wind farms risk delays from ship shortage
Asian nations counting on offshore wind farms to meet clean energy goals are facing an increasing shortage of ships for installing the massive turbines in the sea.
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Balmoral ‘ready to go’ on new offshore wind factories, but standardisation needed
Aberdeen’s Balmoral Group is primed to invest in new factories to create components for offshore wind farms.
Developers battling issues at major Scottish floating wind farm
Work is still ongoing to iron out issues at the world’s largest floating wind farm, well over a year since it became fully operational.
ScotWind will be turning point in Scotland’s chequered offshore wind past, says FM
Nicola Sturgeon delivered her vision for Scotland’s offshore wind sector in front of industry leaders in Glasgow yesterday.
Offshore wind a chance to ‘reverse multi-generational’ Highlands skills exodus
A business chief delivered a rousing speech on the potential for offshore wind to revitalise the Highlands and Islands during a major industry event on Wednesday.
Esgian forecasting ‘offshore wind mega-mergers’ as Big Oil splashes cash
Oil and gas companies are expected to make their “deep pockets” count this year by buying up offshore wind companies.
Over 6,000 visitors expected at Aberdeen’s Subsea Expo 2023
Subsea Expo, the global underwater showcase in Aberdeen, is set to return to pre-pandemic numbers this year, with more than 6,000 visitors expected.
The wind industry’s success has become its biggest threat
The head of one of the world’s biggest developers of renewable energy, Denmark’s Orsted, worries that the energy transition could see a slowdown as rising competition and interest rates squeeze returns and upend the case for investment.
UK could save over £100bn by focussing 100% on renewables, report claims
The UK could save “well over £100 billion” on the road to net zero by pursuing a “100% renewable energy mix”, according to a new report.
New auctions, new vessels, new entrants – Westwood shares 2023 offshore wind themes
Research firm Westwood Global Energy Group has delivered its forecasts for the offshore wind market in the coming year.
‘Scotland is blueprint for how not to deliver a just transition’, says GMB boss
A trade union chief has cast doubt on the Scottish Government’s ability to orchestrate an orderly shift away from oil and gas.
Boskalis hits 100 offshore wind projects
Boskalis has hit a special milestone as the heavy lift firm begins work on its 100th offshore wind farm project.
Up to £6.5bn to be spent on new wind turbine vessels in coming years
Billions of pounds are likely to be spent on new wind turbine and foundation installation vessels this decade as industry moves address the looming shortage.
Scottish Government mulls upping offshore wind ambitions
Scottish ministers are considering whether to increase the country’s current offshore wind rollout targets.
‘Day rates are not there’ for offshore wind workers
Disparity in pay between workers in oil and gas and offshore wind needs to be addressed for the energy transition take place in earnest, according to a recruitment boss.
Chronic shortage of vessels a risk to offshore wind rollout, but good news for operators
By the end of the decade, the UK is aiming to have 50 gigawatts (GW) worth of turbines spinning in the sea.
Fit For Offshore Renewables programme opens to applicants
North-east firms wanting to break into offshore renewables are being invited to take part in a new round of a successful programme.
BP eyeing more growth in offshore wind portfolio, says UK boss
BP has been busy snapping up acreage in offshore wind auctions in the UK, but the new in-country boss for the sector has hinted the energy giant is not done yet.
Winds of change for the North Sea
Change has swept through our industry in 2022. At the start of the year, we re-branded to reflect our evolution to embrace organisations that not only have an interest in oil and gas but also carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and offshore wind.
INTOG gives Scotland a chance to lead by example
In August 2021 Marine Scotland released “The Offshore Wind Energy for Innovation Projects and Targeted Oil and Gas Decarbonisation (INTOG) Planning Specification and Context” report for public consultation. Within a year , Marine Scotland had identified areas it considered suitable for such developments and on August 10, 2022 the INTOG leasing round opened for applications, closing on November 18.
Big developments ahead for the UK offshore wind sector
As 2022 draws to a close, the offshore wind sector in the UK stands at a hugely important inflection point, as we both acknowledge the remarkable story of success we’ve seen, but also consider the innovative solutions needed if we are to meet the challenges ahead.
Exclusive: Alliance to explore using Orsted wind farm to power Neptune Energy North Sea assets
A trio of leading energy firms are to explore powering integrated UK North Sea hubs using a mammoth offshore wind farm.
Key trends in UK renewables and what to expect in 2023
All aspects of renewable electricity generation in the UK are currently affected by policy uncertainty. The UK government’s stated policy goals are to decarbonise electricity generation through increased deployment of offshore wind, carbon capture utilisation and storage, hydrogen and nuclear.
BIES says it had a green Christmas
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) says it was dreaming of a green Christmas this year as the 25th of December 2022 has been dubbed "the greenest yet."
Japan’s first big offshore wind project starts operating
Japan's first large offshore wind project started commercial operations on Thursday as part of the country's efforts to boost wind power generation at sea.