Images: Final jacket delivered for Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
A major milestone has been hit in the development of Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
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Over 100 jobs secured at Nigg as Global Port Services lands Seagreen contracts
Global Port Services has confirmed the award of multiple contracts in support of the Seagreen wind farm, securing over 100 jobs and marking its first major awards since the opening of a new quayside space.
Dozens of jobs to be created at Balmoral Montrose manufacturing base
Work has completed at Balmoral Comtec’s Montrose Port manufacturing facility for the offshore energy sector, with dozens of jobs to follow.
Aberdeen firm hails Seagreen deal as major step forward for energy transition ambitions
PD&MS Group says a new assignment on Scotland's largest offshore wind farm highlights its growing reputation as a renewable energy sector "disruptor".
Crane failure has delayed Scotland’s Seagreen wind project
The UK-based utility company SSE has announced in its half-year reports that its flagship Seagreen offshore wind project has been delayed due to "crane failure".
Updated: SSE drops on Scottish wind farm delay as windfall risk looms
SSE shares edged down after the UK power generator said its major wind farm development would be delayed by months until the summer.
Exclusive: World’s worst greenhouse gas escapes from giant Scottish wind farm
Workers were forced to evacuate from a transformer platform in the giant £3billion Seagreen wind farm 27 miles off Scotland’s Angus coastline, following an escape of “the most potent greenhouse gas” in the world.
SSE Renewables’ Seagreen supports £1bn economic boost to Scotland
The construction of what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, SSE Renewables' Seagreen, has supported the delivery of a £1 billion economic boost to the Scottish economy in the last year, according to new independent analysis.
SSE Renewables’ Seagreen supports £1bn economic boost to Scotland
The construction of what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, SSE Renewables' Seagreen, has supported the delivery of a £1 billion economic boost to the Scottish economy in the last year, according to new independent analysis.
Seagreen construction hits halfway point
Half of the turbines are now in place at what will soon become Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, as the construction of Seagreen continues off the Angus coast.
SSE touts £1bn economic boom from Seagreen wind construction
The delivery of Scotland’s largest wind farm has supported a £1 billion boost to the Scottish economy, according to new figures published by developer SSE Renewables and PwC.
45 jobs lost as Seagreen contractor NRS enters administration
Scottish contractor Noel Regan & Sons (NRS) Group has collapsed into administration amid “surging” supply chain costs and loss-making contracts.
First power achieved from Seagreen, largest wind farm in Scotland
First power has been achieved from Seagreen, the largest offshore wind farm in Scotland.
Subsea 7 posts profitable Q2 despite renewables drag
Subsea 7 (OSE:SUBC) said supply chain challenges were stabilising and credited “strong performance” from its subsea and conventional businesses, despite a weaker quarter for renewables.
Gallery: Giant foundations on the move from Port of Nigg to £3bn Seagreen wind farm
The foundations of the SSE (LON: SSE) Seagreen project are set to begin their journey from the Port of Nigg to the wind farm off Angus.
SSE tips first power from Seagreen by end of July
The energy group reported strong quarterly performance and said it expects to generate first power from its Seagreen offshore wind farm by the end of this month.
Saipem 7000 to return to Scotland following crane incident
The Saipem 7000 vessel is to return to Scotland following a crane incident last month.
SSE profits, workforce swell as it plans £24bn UK investment drive
SSE reported a near 50% jump in full-year profits last year, as it accelerates plans to invest £24 billion in renewables and energy transition projects and hire 1,000 people per year across the UK.
Subsea 7 posts Q1 loss as Covid costs continue
Offshore contractor Subsea 7 reported a pre-tax loss of nearly $28 million for the first quarter of 2022 as Covid-related costs continued to bite, but looked to “several large awards” on the horizon later in the year.
Saipem 7000 crane vessel could be on course for June return after lifting fault
No “significant structural damage” to the Saipem 7000 has been uncovered after the vessel endured a major lifting malfunction last week.
Firm laying key cables for Seagreen wind farm enters receivership
The firm installing a pipeline to the major Seagreen offshore wind farm off the Angus coast has been placed in receivership.
Current timeframe for building offshore wind farms now ‘unacceptable’ amid energy crisis
Offshore wind developers have been told they need to slash the amount of time it takes to build projects.
Heerema installs 4,800 tonne topside for Seagreen offshore wind farm
A key component of what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm has been installed off the Angus coast.
Fair winds could blow for our economy but only if we act now
The last six months or so have really emphasised the importance of every part of the energy ‘trilemma’.
Subsea 7 plans $100m windfall for shareholders
Subsea 7 (SUBC: OSLO) is planning a $100 million windfall for shareholders in 2022 as it firmly believes “the market recovery is underway”.