‘You can’t move a store, but you can move a turbine’ – BP CCS boss on scramble for North Sea space
A senior figure at BP (LON: BP) says “compromises will need to be made” over access to space for North Sea energy transition projects.
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Aberdeen-based Swire Energy Services bags contract for work at world’s largest offshore wind farm
Aberdeen-based Swire Energy Services (SES) has landed a contract with Orsted for work on the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Renewables giant Orsted reveals multibillion-pound plans for Scotland
Danish renewable energy giant Orsted plans to directly invest up to £12 billion in Scotland if it is successful with all five of its bids in the ScotWind offshore wind auction.
Floating wind needs to ‘replicate’ Aberdeen oil and gas skillset, says renewables chief
Experience working in “harsh marine environments” means Aberdeen’s oil and gas industry acts as a good template for floating offshore wind.
Orsted and ATP’s planned bid for North Sea energy island takes step forward
Orsted and ATP’s plan to bid for a “bold and visionary” man-made energy island in the North Sea have taken a step forward.
Grimsby picked as base for innovative green hydrogen project
Grimsby has been chosen as the location for an innovative “marinised” electrolyser project for renewable hydrogen production.
ScotWind organisers face tough task to differentiate bids, says renewables expert
The organiser of ScotWind faces a selection headache as it tries to decide whether an offshore wind bid should be given the green light or not.
Substations for Orsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm set sail from Singapore
Sembcorp Marine has completed the fabrication of two topsides for Orsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm.
Ørsted and Microsoft enter into power purchase agreement
Danish renewables company Ørsted has entered into a power purchase agreement with technology giant Microsoft.
Hope on the horizon for Grimsby as new Orsted vessel arrives
Orsted’s new service operation vessel (SOV) has arrived in the Port of Grimsby as it prepares for life working on some of the world’s largest wind farms.
Balmoral renewables ‘evolution’ brings Europe and Far East export targets
New export markets in renewables are on the cards for Balmoral Group, typically known for its oil and gas buoyancy tech, as its product offering “evolves”.
Ørsted completes largest onshore wind project to date on land held by Arsenal owner
Danish renewables giant Ørsted has completed its largest onshore wind farm to date on a ranch owned by Arsenal's largest shareholder.
Wind industry calls on G20 to speed up renewable power growth
Some of the biggest names in renewable energy are calling on the leaders of the Group of 20 nations to take action to speed up the deployment of green power to prevent dangerous global warming.
ScotWind – Who are the runners and riders vying to shape Scotland’s offshore wind sector?
Scotland's first offshore wind leasing round in more than a decade has closed to applicants.
Tussle for North Sea space could hamper UK renewables targets, says industry expert
There is potential for Government’s net zero targets to be hampered by offshore wind and carbon capture and storage (CCS) tussling for space in the North Sea.
No, not the Euros – Denmark, Italy and Spain team up for Scottish offshore wind bid
The latest renewable energy consortium to announce its intention to bid for a slice of Scottish offshore wind farm action is made up of companies from Denmark, Italy and Spain.
Exclusive: Equinor becomes latest company to confirm ScotWind participation
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is the latest company to confirm its involvement in Scotland’s offshore wind leasing round.
Ørsted installs 1000th turbine in UK waters
Leading renewable energy firm Ørsted is celebrating the installation of its 1000th offshore wind turbine in UK waters.
Wind vs CCS: BP and Orsted look for solution as North Sea projects vie for same space
Supermajor BP and renewables giant Orsted are going head to head over the same patch of the North Sea, according to reports.
Wind giant Orsted to send divers to fix power cables under the sea
The world’s biggest developer of offshore wind farms has come up with a unique solution to a potentially expensive problem.
Incentivising the hydrogen switch
With any energy transition, there is a need to bring about wholescale change, from the up, to the mid and the downstream.
ORE Catapult powers up with senior industry appointments
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced the appointment of two senior industrialists as non-executive directors.
First turbine for huge North Sea wind farm successfully installed
Danish renewables giant Ørsted has successfully installed the first turbine for a major North Sea offshore wind farm.
Ørsted and POSCO team up for South Korean offshore wind and hydrogen
Denmark-based renewable energy developer Ørsted and South Korean conglomerate POSCO have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their relationship as the North Asian nation seeks to significantly boost its offshore wind capacity.
Subsea UK to embark on ‘new era’ with transition into £13m Global Underwater Hub
Subsea UK boss Neil Gordon says the industry body will embark on a “new era” when it becomes the Global Underwater Hub (GUH) later this year.