Ideology shot us in the foot
I spent a few weeks in the mid-70s blowing up glacial boulders on the Norwegian Statfjord field in preparation for the arrival of the Statfjord Alpha platform.
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Consultation launched on plans for north-east onshore wind farm
A public consultation has been launched on plans to build an onshore wind farm in the north-east.
Statkraft and Aker team up on offshore wind in Norway
Europe’s largest renewable energy producer Statkraft has announced a team up with Aker Offshore Wind and Aker Horizons on opportunities off Norway.
Statkraft reports ‘strong response’ from local supply chain over £20m electricity grid scheme
Renewables firm Statkraft has reported a “strong response” to a call for local suppliers to get involved in a £20 million electricity grid improvement project it is preparing to start in Keith.
Group opposes wind project plans
Final plans have been submitted for a proposed new wind farm on the northern isles of Shetland.
‘World-leading’ machines in Moray to ease renewable power into UK grid
Two “world-leading” machines are to be installed at a power site in Moray in a £20million project to make using renewable energy in the electricity grid easier and cleaner.
Statkraft sets ambitious gender diversity target for UK workforce
Onshore wind developer Statkraft is to set an ambitious gender diversity target to increase the percentage of women within its UK workforce.
Statkraft to invest up to £600m in Scotland over next five years
A large Norwegian renewable energy generator has come to play in Scotland and is putting a serious chunk of money down on the table.
Statkraft brings in new vice president for wind and solar
Norwegian renewable energy operator Statkraft has announced the appointment of a new vice president for European wind and solar.
Wind farm plans revised
A wind farm developer has scaled back plans for a turbine extension in Moray following community feedback.
Statkraft UK opens Scottish office for ‘significant’ onshore wind investment
Norwegian firm Statkraft officially opened its new Scottish office last night, promising "significant investment" in the country's onshore wind sector.
Climate protestors target SSE and Drax sites over gas plant plans
Protesters have targeted two energy companies over developing new gas power stations which they say spell "climate disaster".
£1.2billion Dudgeon windfarm officially opened
The £1.2billion Dudgeon windfarm has been officially opened off the UK coast by a partnership led by operator Equinor.
Renewables firms in letter to BEIS secretary on onshore wind ‘exclusion’
A number of high-profile renewable energy firms have penned a letter to the UK energy minister in a bid to free up regulation around onshore wind.
Statkraft buys up Element Power
Statkraft has announced the purchase of the Element Power Group, acquiring it's Irish and UK portfolio.
Scots to grab 60% of UK onshore wind work
Scotland is anticipated to get 60% of the created jobs from the UK onshore wind sector, according to a new report issued by BVG Associates.
EnerMech wins seven figure Norwegian contract double
Aberdeen-based energy service firm EnerMech has announced a seven figure double contract win with Norwegian renewables group Statkraft and Skagerak Energi, one of Scandinavia’s largest power grid companies.
Statkraft sells stake of UK wind farm to China Resources for £555million
One of Europe’s largest renewable energy generators, Statkraft, has announced the sale of 30% of the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm to China Resources Company Limited.
Wood Group lands windfarm deal
Wood Group has landed a deal with Statkraft for six windfarms.
UK offshore wind players meet to focus on future
The benefits of offshore windfarms to the UK economy will be highlighted at an event next week.