Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens team up for supply chain focussed ScotWind bid
Irish green energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Financial Services have joined forces to compete for acreage offshore Scotland.
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Competition watchdog warns of ‘postcode lottery’ for electric vehicle charging
The UK competition watchdog has published a review into electric vehicle charging, warning some parts of the country are at risk of being “left behind”.
Ocean Winds chasing five ScotWind sites
Ocean Winds has released more detail about its ScotWind bids, ahead of the leasing round closing this afternoon.
Cerulean reveals key partner for huge North Sea floating wind and platform electrification scheme
A fledgling company behind a £10-billion plan to decarbonise swathes of North Sea oil platforms using 200 of the largest floating wind turbines has revealed the identity of one of its partners.
ScotWind heats up as Swedish giant Vattenfall confirms plans to submit bid
Scotland’s offshore wind leasing round is heating up, with another renewables giant confirming it will be entering the process.
New hydrogen partnership to deliver up to 100 new jobs in Scotland
As many as 100 skilled jobs could be created in Scotland as a result of a new strategic hydrogen refuelling partnership.
Scotland hydrogen hopes must heed ‘past mistakes’ of offshore wind: Xodus
Heeding past mistakes on offshore wind is key for policymakers seeking to build up the burgeoning hydrogen industry in Scotland, according to Xodus Group.
Quarantine hotels to remain in place for Scottish oil workers
Quarantine hotels for oil and gas workers are to remain in place, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saying “public safety is paramount”.
‘Final farewell’ as Banff FPSO arrives in Denmark for decommissioning
Teekay has bid a “final farewell” to the Petrojarl Banff FPSO, which has now arrived in Denmark for decommissioning.
SSE Renewables teases plans for ‘significant’ Dogger Bank investment in Scotland
SSE Renewables is hoping to publish details of a “significant inward investment” in Scotland in the near future.
‘Too risky’ to ease quarantine rules for oil workers, says Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has decided not to let up quarantine rules for oil and gas workers returning from overseas, deciding that doing so would be “too risky”.
Scottish Engineering launches net-zero skills support programme
Scottish Engineering (SE) is today launching a net-zero skills support programme for the sector in Scotland.
Baker Hughes in north-east facilities shake-up
Energy service firm Baker Hughes is reshuffling its north-east facilities footprint once more in an effort to “drive synergies” and improve conditions for staff.
Threshold for ScotWind bids increased ten-fold after Big Oil splashes cash
Scotland has given a ten-fold increase to maximum bids for its offshore wind auction, ScotWind, after Big Oil flexed its financial muscles last month.
Sturgeon says Holyrood committed to offshore wind growth despite ‘deeply unwelcome’ leasing delay
Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged the latest delay to Scotland's offshore wind leasing round was “deeply unwelcome” among renewables investors and developers.
Game of Thrones, Line of Duty and Schitts Creek stars join Amazon show ‘The Rig’
Stars from Game of Thrones, Schitts Creek and Line of Duty are joining the new Amazon Prime show “The Rig”, to be filmed in Scotland.
Scotland on cusp of climate technology revolution, predicts new report
Scotland is “on the cusp” of a climate technology revolution, according to a new report highlighting the nation’s credentials for tackling global warming.
Future generations will condemn our inaction on jobs
The future of the energy system belongs to our children, grandchildren and all subsequent generations. But what we do now regarding climate change will determine the quality of that future.
EDF Renewables to break ground on Scottish onshore wind farm next week
EDF Renewables will break ground next week on its new onshore wind farm in Scotland’s central belt.
Updated: Infrastrata buys Bifab Methil and Arnish yards in £850,000 deal
Infrastrata has announced the acquisition of the Methil and Arnish yards of the collapsed Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (Bifab).
New Solar Energy Scotland chairman aiming to dismantle development barriers
Solar Energy Scotland has appointed Thomas McMillan, Savills UK head of energy consultancy based in Perth, as its new chairman.
Updated: Oil workers could be granted exemption to Scotland travel quarantine measures
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has said oil and gas workers travelling back into Scotland could be granted exemption from enforced quarantine measures.
SSE takes on new round of apprentices as it targets renewables expansion
SSE has added another 53 new recruits to its ranks as it steps up ambitions to treble its renewable output and build the electricity network needed to deliver net zero.
BP ‘likely’ to be planning Scotland offshore wind entry
BP is “likely” planning entry into the Scotland offshore wind market, according to an industry expert, after securing a landmark move into the UK sector.
Moxy Aberdeen Airport Hotel to reopen on February 1 with Aberdeen at its heart
The 200-bedroom hotel will reopen its doors on February 1 to key workers, primarily those in the oil and gas industry, and will be ready to welcome others when restrictions are lifted.