Wärtsilä to install energy storage system at Shetland power plant
It’s hoped a new project will accelerate the decarbonisation of Shetland and help to secure the island’s energy supply.
Shetland
Nova Innovation announces trio of new board appointments
A Shetland-based tidal energy firm has announced a trio of new appointments to its board.
EnQuest files £25.8m legal claim against BP over ‘unpaid invoices’ at Sullom Voe Terminal
EnQuest has launched a legal claim against BP worth nearly £26 million for allegedly failing to pay invoices relating to Sullom Voe Terminal in Shetland.
Chapter closed on Buchan Alpha as remains broken down for recycling
The remains of the Buchan Alpha oil platform have now been broken down and sent for recycling, completing the final stage of the long-running project.
Oil veteran Gunther Newcombe recognised in New Year Honours list
Oil industry stalwart Gunther Newcombe has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
SSE Renewables spends £4.53m on Viking wind farm with Shetland suppliers
Shetland suppliers have benefitted from almost £5 million resulting from the development of a huge onshore wind farm on the island.
Equinor takes £225million impairment on Mariner a year after first oil
Equinor has taken a £225million impairment charge on the value of its Mariner asset, a year after achieving first oil.
Fourth turbine installed at Shetland Tidal Array as part of EU-funded expansion
Nova Innovation has installed a fourth turbine at the “world’s first tidal array” in Bluemull Sound in Shetland.
Major project delays are ‘fair warning’ to those seeking greater oil exposure for Shetland
Energy Voice recently reported on Shetland Islands Council's ambitions to retain more tax revenue from oil and gas operations around the isles in its self-determination bid. Jon Fitzpatrick, managing director of consultancy Gneiss Energy, gives his view.
Shetland eyes ‘more of that tax take’ from oil revenues in self-determination bid
The leader of Shetland Islands Council has said the region wants “to retain more of that tax take” from oil and gas revenues in its self-determination bid.
Helicopter pilot asked if he ‘thought he was landing’ prior to Shetland crash
The sheriff principal leading an inquiry into the horror helicopter crash off Shetland in 2013 has questioned whether the pilot had believed he was actually landing at the time, instead of plummeting into the sea.
Contractor down-plays ‘dangerous’ Buchan Alpha incident
A contractor has downplayed an incident which took place during work to dismantle what’s left of the Buchan Alpha oil rig after footage appeared online.
Shetland helicopter FAI: Pilots failed to ‘meet standard of reasonable care’
A senior pilot has told a court that the crew of a helicopter which crashed in the sea off Shetland had not complied with the standard operations regarding airspeed as they prepared to land.
SSE given go ahead to build parts of Viking wind farm on crofting land
SSE has been given the green light to build parts of the Viking wind farm on crofting land.
Super Puma pilots ‘not aware of what the other one was thinking’ before helicopter crashed, inquiry hears
The pilots of a helicopter which crashed in the sea off Shetland in fog were “not aware” of what each other were thinking on the landing approach, a fatal accident inquiry heard today.
‘Lack of common understanding’ between pilots of doomed Shetland offshore helicopter, fatal accident inquiry told
There was a “lack of common understanding” between the pilots of a helicopter regarding its approach to Shetland in fog just prior to it plummeting into the sea, a fatal accident inquiry was told.
Ninian Northern platform removed by Pioneering Spirit
The Ninian Northern platform has been removed by Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit vessel in its final decommissioning job this year.
Buchan Alpha removal completed – gallery
Removal of the remains of the Buchan Alpha oil platform has been completed in Shetland.
Sumburgh helicopter crash FAI to be held virtually
Final technical tests are being carried out this week ahead of the first ever fatal accident inquiry in Scotland to be heard virtually.
Removal underway of rusty Buchan Alpha remains in £1million-plus deal
Work is underway to remove the remains of the Buchan Alpha oil rig, feared to become an “eyesore” as it lay stranded in waters off a Shetland pier.
Vestas for Viking as turbine contract confirmed
Vestas has been confirmed as the supplier of the 103 turbines for the Shetland-based Viking Wind Farm, the UK’s largest onshore wind development.
Ithaca Energy in ‘offshore first’ as platform goes 100% green
Ithaca Energy has celebrated an “offshore first” as one of its North Sea platforms has become 100% powered by renewable energy.
Shetland firms encouraged to sign up for Open4Business Highlands and Islands online resource
Shetland firms interested in securing work on a major wind farm project are being encouraged to register on a website used by large companies to publicise tenders.
CHC says contract price cuts could impact safety
Helicopter operator CHC has warned that “unsustainable” contract pricing could affect training and development after losing a major deal with oil and gas firm Total.
Final milestone for Shetland HVDC link complete following appointment of main contractors
Work to install a huge power link cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland is expected to get underway later this month after the main contractors were appointed.