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.
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‘Green jobs boost’ for Highlands after Global Energy Group bags major offshore wind contract
The Port of Nigg has been served a “green jobs boost” after it bagged a contract for work on what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
SSE commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Scottish energy firm SSE has joined the “Race To Zero” campaign, pledging to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 at the latest.
North-east oil and gas boss takes helm at Montrose port
North-east oil and gas boss Peter Stuart has been appointed chairman of Montrose Port Authority.
Huge £27bn offshore wind spending surge in 2020 despite Covid-19 pandemic
The global offshore wind sector saw a huge financing surge of around £27 billion in the first half of 2020, despite the threat posed to the energy sector by the coronavirus pandemic.
Plans for £500m Montrose renewable energy development could bring 2,000 new jobs
Ambitious plans have been revealed for a £500 million Montrose development which could bring 2,000 new jobs to Angus.
Further blow for BiFab as Chinese firms to fulfil multi-million Seagreen jackets contract
Troubled Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is facing renewed survival woes as two Chinese firms look set to fulfil the lion’s share of a multi-million pound North Sea wind farm contract.
Big wind deals elusive due to BiFab owners ‘not putting a penny’ into Scottish yards
Troubled Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is understood to be missing out on big wind farm contracts due to chronic under investment in its yards by Canadian owners.
Seagreen wind project to create 400 jobs and bring £1bn benefit to Scotland, SSE director says
We are seeing the first green shoots of the economic recovery we can make along Scotland’s east coast through new offshore wind projects.
BiFab to miss out on ‘significant’ contract as giant Scottish wind project changes hands
Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is likely to miss out on the bulk of the work for a North Sea wind farm project, which has changed hands in a multi-million pound deal.
Move to green energy paying dividends for Petrofac and Saipem during Covid-19
It is no accident that those traditional oil and gas companies which shifted investment and skills towards the renewable energy market are the same firms now celebrating big offshore wind contracts.
No Covid-19 delay to offshore wind power auction delivery, UK Gov says
The UK Government timetable for its offshore wind power auction will not be delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Total’s Scottish offshore wind ‘bid’ sends ‘message’ to North Sea oil majors, top analyst says
News of a potential equity investment by French oil firm Total in a giant Scottish offshore wind project sends a “message” to other oil majors, a top energy analyst has said.
Residents voice concern over Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm floating harbour plans
Plans to build a floating harbour in Ferryden have left residents fearing for their picturesque part of the harbour.
North Sea wind projects ‘not enough’ to support Scottish supply chain, SSE boss warns
North Sea wind projects alone “will not support” a vibrant home supply chain and jobs, according to the boss of Scotland’s biggest offshore wind developer.
Petrofac wins first Scottish wind farm supply work in ‘multi-million’ deal
An oilfield services firm with a major operating base in Aberdeen has bagged its first significant Scottish offshore wind contract in what is understood to be a multi-million deal.
SSE Renewables move into Europe’s growing onshore wind market
UK wind giant SSE has announced it will push into Europe's onshore wind market with a small number of new German projects through its subsidiary SSE Renewables.
SSE should have Greater Laggan sale wrapped up by March
Energy giant SSE should have the sale of its Greater Laggan Area gas assets wrapped up by March 2020, according to the company’s chief executive.
Contractor in hot water for ‘mistakenly’ underpaying workers at giant Scottish wind project
An asset integrity firm with bases in Aberdeen has come under fire for claiming it “unintentionally” underpaid workers at a giant Scottish wind farm project.
SSE looks to entice Aberdeen oil and gas contractors with offshore wind work
Millions of pounds of potential work has been pitched to the Granite City’s oil and gas supply chain in an effort to bring companies in on a giant Scottish wind farm development.