Seabed data off Orkney shared
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has shared new seabed data with the European Marine Energy Centre (Emec) in Orkney.
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Kishorn among Highland projects securing government cash for decommissioning
The Scottish Government will split £1.5million between six projects in an effort to secure more North Sea oil and gas decommissioning work for the country.
Surf ‘N’ Turf green project launched in Orkney
A groundbreaking hydrogen project called Surf ‘N’ Turf has had its official launch in Orkney.
Video: Remarkable turnaround at Orkney terminal creates hope for future
The Flotta oil terminal in Orkney is enjoying a renaissance just four years after thoughts were turning to winding down the facility.
‘Travesty’ if Orkney decommissioning base delayed any longer
An Orkney councillor has said it would be a travesty if Orkney missed out on North Sea decommissioning work.
Orkney snaps up ‘sea snake’ for £1
Orkney Islands Council has bought the Pelamis P2 wave energy device for £1.
Orkney tidal schemes praised after European Commission visit
Tidal and wave energy has been hailed as a "promising and emerging" sector following the visit of a European Commission delegation to Orkney.
Caithness photographer wins national award with turbine picture
A Caithness photographer is celebrating after winning a national award for the sector time.
Orkney hopes to become centre of LNG supply
A project launched this week could see Orkney become a hub for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies in the north of Scotland.
Scottish energy minister hails potential of giant Scotrenewables tidal turbine
Scotland’s energy minister has hailed Scotrenewables Tidal Power’s giant turbine as a “game changer” as it gears up for testing in Orkney.
Emec mulling options for Pelamis wave-energy converter
Orkney’s European Marine Energy Centre (Emec) is seeking ideas for what to do with its Pelamis wave-energy device.
Orkney’s wind turbine scheme gets underway
The first phase of Orkney’s new fully funded community wind turbine scheme is expected to go live later this month. Farmers and landowners at 20 properties are set to benefit from discounted electricity for at least two decades as a result. Hamsin Wind is aiming to install over 60 single onshore wind turbines at residential and commercial sites across Orkney by the end of 2015 and is actively seeking applications from interested parties.
Indonesians get first-hand view of Orkney’s marine energy expertise
Marine renewable energy experts and senior government staff from Indonesia have visited Orkney to see what lessons they can learn from the industry in Scotland.