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.
Port of Cromarty Firth
Winning Cromarty green freeport could stem tide of Highlands population decline
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he “completely believes” awarding green freeport status to the Opportunity Cromarty Firth (OCF) consortium will entice young people to stay in the region and address the thorny question of depopulation in the Highlands.
Port of Cromarty Firth £150m expansion to create ‘thousands of jobs’
Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF) has unveiled an ambitious £150 million plan to double the size of its existing capacity in a bid to meet a huge rise in renewable energy needs and create “thousands of jobs.”
Cromarty Firth oil rig headed for recycling yard in Turkey
An oil rig which was blocked from leaving the Cromarty Firth in 2018 has been sold to a Turkish recycling firm for scrapping
Billionaire Sir Ian Wood backs ‘uniquely positioned’ north east for green freeport
Billionaire Sir Ian Wood has led a pledge of “unwavering support” for a bid to win green freeport status in the north east.
North-east bids to create 30,000 jobs if it wins chance to be a green freeport
Partners behind an ambitious plan to create 30,000 jobs across the north east have called for governments in Holyrood and Westminster to back its proposal to create a "green freeport" in Aberdeen and Peterhead.
‘ScotWind could provide a 50-year project pipeline’
A project pipeline of more than 50 years in offshore wind could be secured thanks to the ScotWind seabed auction, according to a northern port.
YouTuber branded ‘beyond reckless’ after scaling North Sea oil rig
A YouTuber has been branded “beyond reckless” after scaling a North Sea oil rig laid up in the Cromarty Firth.
New project launched to ‘change the face’ of the polluting maritime industry
Research on how green hydrogen technologies can be used to create a cleaner fuel to be used out at sea has been launched in Easter Ross.
Port of Cromarty Firth ‘ideal home’ for huge green hydrogen electrolyser, study finds
Port of Cromarty Firth has been pinpointed as the “ideal home” for the UK’s largest green hydrogen electrolyser, a feasibility study has found.
UK Gov accused of negligence over lack of movement on greenports in Scotland
Westminster has reinforced its pledge to roll out its freeport model in Scotland, despite allegations it is “ignoring” the matter.
Exclusive: End of 12-year ‘eyesore’ on Cromarty Firth as Hutton legs removed
A 20,000-tonne “eyesore” on the Cromarty Firth of more than 12 years is finally being removed as the huge Hutton platform legs are being taken to shore.
Cromarty Firth port chief hails ‘historic’ green hydrogen deal
The Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Norwegian firm Gen2 Energy to import green hydrogen from Norway.
Delays to ‘greenport’ process a ‘major threat’ to harbours in Scotland
There are calls for discussions around “greenports” in Scotland to get “back on track” following the Holyrood election.
Cromarty Firth at heart of renewables ‘gold rush’, compared to Aberdeen pre-North Sea boom
The Highlands is poised to benefit from a “renewable energy gold rush” in the coming decades as the energy transition takes flight.
Scottish greenports will ‘level playing field’ with England on offshore wind work – Cromarty Firth boss
Creation of “greenports” will let Scotland compete with England for offshore wind manufacturing work, according to a Cromarty Firth boss.
PSG joins the bid to create a freeport in the Cromarty Firth
Invergordon-based PSG Marine and Logistics has become the latest company to back a bid to create a free port on the Cromarty Firth.
Renewable energy ‘power house’ to open in Highlands
A new “global centre for excellence” in renewable energy technologies is to be opened in the Highlands.
Port looks to land energy jobs boost
Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) aims to be at the heart of a jobs bonanza after signing a “letter of intent” to bring new renewable energy work to the north.
Devolved authorities urged not to miss out on freeport benefits
Harbours in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could be disadvantaged, compared to English peers, unless devolved administrations move quickly to develop policies for potential new freeports, it was claimed last night.
Councillors back tariff-free port bid
Councillors have backed a bid by Cromarty Firth Port Authority to win free port status.
Port authority scoping potential for ‘green hydrogen’ hubs on Cromarty Firth
Highland industries may start switching from traditional power sources to “green” hydrogen within three years under an ambitious plan that would establish the area as a “global forerunner” in large-scale production of the fuel.
Cromarty port key to net-zero efforts
The Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) has the best track record of any facility of its kind in Scotland in supporting government net-zero carbon emissions, according to a new report.
Opportunity Cromarty Firth reveals hopes for free port to boost jobs for 50 years
Ambitious plans to turn the Cromarty Firth into a free port that could secure work and jobs for the next 50 years have been revealed.
Moray East wind farm jackets arrive on giant transport ship – video
A set of huge turbine jackets have arrived for construction of Moray East, one of Scotland’s largest offshore windfarms.