Total to overtake green giants on renewable energy capacity by 2030, report says
Total is expected to outpace clean energy giants Iberdrola and Ørsted on renewable power capacity by the end of the decade.
Ørsted
Ørsted more than doubles pre-tax profits in 2020
Ørsted enjoyed “great strategic progress” last year as it managed to strengthen its financial footing in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Will COP26 provide inspiration and trigger ambition?
The United Nations climate change conference which is to be held in Glasgow in November should be a source of inspiration and an opportunity for Scottish industry to showcase its Net Zero manufacturing supply chain.
CfD, floating offshore wind and supply chain concerns all in the spotlight as Energy Voice and EY’s 10 Point Pod gets underway
The UK Government’s commitment to developing offshore wind has been unequivocal.
Ørsted announces new corporate structure and mass shakeup at the top table
Ørsted has announced plans to alter its organisational structure as part of efforts to strengthen its ability to tap into new markets and better serve customers.
Energy Voice and EY kick off 10 Point Pod series with Orsted on offshore wind
The UK Government announced its 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution amid much fanfare in November. The points laid out in the strategy pave the way to the UK’s net zero future. But what are they? Why have they been identified? And what impact will they have on the energy sector and the wider economy?
Energy Voice and EY launch 10 Point Pod series
The UK Government announced its 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution amid much fanfare in November. The points laid out in the strategy pave the way to the UK’s net zero future. But what are they? Why have they been identified? And what impact will they have on the energy sector and the wider economy?
Ørsted takes FID on its first renewable hydrogen project
Ørsted has taken a final investment decision (FID) on its first renewable hydrogen project, with plans to launch the facility later this year.
Green power to the people
After a truly challenging 2020, hopefully 2021 will offer something to look forward to.
Ørsted announces intention to bid in ScotWind leasing round
Ørsted has announced its intention to bid in the forthcoming ScotWind leasing round, which opened to applicants last week.
Oyster offshore green hydrogen project nets 5m euros
The consortium behind the Oyster “green” hydrogen project has secured 5 million euros of EU funding to demonstrate their combined offshore wind turbine and electrolyser system.
Ørsted’s Hornsea Two development takes ‘significant’ step forward
Ørsted has ticked off a “major milestone” in the development of what will become the “world’s largest” offshore wind farm.
Hornsea Three wind farm approval a ‘gamble’ with future of ‘globally important’ sea birds
The UK Government’s decision to green light plans for a major offshore wind farm has sparked concerns about the potential impact on sea birds.
Without technology there is no net zero
It is a fact of life that if you want to achieve net zero you need the technology that can make it happen. You can play around with what you think are smart economic wheezes such as contracts for difference and carbon tax but if you don’t have the technology to enable you to stop burning hydrocarbons then ultimately, they’re of no benefit whatsoever.
Reasons to be optimistic about the next stage in the energy transition in Scotland
The recent publication of the timetable for the Scotwind leasing round that will start the next stage in the development of offshore wind in Scotland, shortly followed by the UK Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan, has focused minds on what a green recovery really means for the communities and businesses north of the border.
Ørsted hit with huge tax bill by Danish treasury for UK assets
Ørsted has been slapped with a tax bill totaling almost DKK 7 billion by the Danish treasury for two of its UK offshore wind farms.
Glencore closes acquisition of Ørsted’s LNG
Glencore has completed its purchase of Ørsted’s LNG business, just under a year after announcing the deal.
Ørsted wins legal battle giving it right to continue using name
Ørsted has won a legal battle, brought forward by seven people bearing the same name, to continue using the Ørsted handle.
Ørsted fully commissions Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm in Dutch North Sea
Ørsted has fully commissioned its Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea.
Ørsted outlines intention for 1.6GW of offshore wind in South Korea
Ørsted has outlined its intention to develop offshore wind projects in Asia Pacific with a potential capacity of up to 1.6 gigawatts (GW).
‘Milestone’ power purchase agreements signed for major North Sea wind farm
Power purchase agreements for the first two stages of what will be the “world’s largest” offshore wind farm have been given the green light.
Anticipation builds ahead of EV’s ETIDEX event next week
Leading voices from the world of industry will get to grips with the energy transition’s biggest questions at a free online event in one week’s time.
UK needs a clear strategy before green hydrogen energy can take off
A clear green hydrogen energy strategy is necessary if energy companies are to commit to investing in UK green hydrogen projects.
BP and Orsted link up for industrial green hydrogen project
BP and Danish energy firm Orsted will team up to develop large-scale green hydrogen production at a refinery in north-west Germany.
Sleipnir offshore crane completes jacket installation at Hornsea Two development
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has successfully completed jacket installations for Ørsted’s major Hornsea Two offshore wind farm development.