Vattenfall proposes 16 turbine extension in Aberdeenshire’s windfarm alley
Swedish energy company Vattenfall is proposing to expand a renewables development in Aberdeenshire's 'windfarm alley'.
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English firm Smulders wins Aberdeen Bay wind farm deal
A key contract for Vattenfall’s £300million-plus European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) in Aberdeen Bay has gone south of the border.
Vattenfall to acquire giant North Sea windfarm
Vattenfall has acquired a massive windfarm in the German North Sea.
JDR to supply cables for major wind farm off Aberdeen
Subsea cable maker JDR has won a contract to supply equipment for a major wind farm project off the coast of Aberdeen.
Aqualis gets behind wind farm project off Denmark
Aqualis Offshore has won a deal to provide engineering consultancy services for a wind farm project off the coast of Denmark.
Vattenfall moving into Aberdeen harbour to support wind farm project
Swedish energy firm Vattenfall has agreed to move into Aberdeen harbour to support the construction of Scotland’s largest offshore wind test and demonstration facility.
Vattenfall shortlists projects for £2.6m offshore wind research programme
The developer of a wind farm off the north-east coast has drawn up a shortlist for a 3million euro (£2.6million) research programme into the environmental impact of offshore turbines.
Vattenfall buys “most powerful turbines” for controversial Aberdeen wind farm
Vattenfall has placed an order for 11 of the world’s most powerful wind turbines for the controversial European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) to be located offshore Aberdeen.
Vattenfall announces EOWDC work for three north-east firms
A supply chain event for companies looking to secure work on the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) has been hailed as a “huge boost” to the north-east.
Vattenfall looks to fill 130 new positions in its wind energy business
Vattenfall is looking to fill 130 new positions in its wind energy business over the next 12 months.
Vattenfall calls on scientists for Aberdeen offshore windfarm research programme
The developer of a windfarm off the north-east coast has launched a £2.5million research programme into the environmental impact of offshore turbines.
Opinion: Trump golf course and windfarm capable of living in ‘perfect harmony’
The Aberdeen offshore demonstration has been in gestation for a decade and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) deserves enormous credit for sticking with it through thick and thin, supported by EU investment.
Scottish turbine manufacturer strikes deal with Vattenfall
A manufacturer in Argyll has signed a deal to potentially supply wind turbines to Vattenfall as it breaks ground on a £27million expansion.
Wind energy firms Dong and Siemens committed to UK but seek clarity post Brexit
Wind energy firms Dong and Siemens have both committed to their UK operations in the aftermath of the Brexit vote but have called for clarity on next steps.
Vattenfall strikes deal to sell German coal division
The developer of a controversial windfarm off the coast of Aberdeen has agreed a deal to sell its German coal division.
Fugro completes offshore prep work for Aberdeen wind project
Fugro has completed offshore works undertaken in preparation for full construction of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) at Aberdeen Bay.
Vattenfall insists it has the cash for £230m wind farm off Aberdeen
The developer of a controversial wind farm off the coast of Aberdeen has dismissed claims it will not be able to fund the £230million project. Swedish energy firm Vattenfall said it is confident that cash reserves are in place for the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) testing and demonstration site, although an investment decision has yet to be taken on the scheme. Assurances came after Vattenfall announced the next step in the project. It said offshore survey group Fugro has started assessing the seabed in Aberdeen Bay ahead of the construction stage, which is slated to start in late 2017.
Vattenfall racks up another year of hefty losses
The Swedish firm behind the proposed windfarm off the coast of the Trump International golf resort at Menie, near Aberdeen, has reported a third consecutive year of losses.
Vattenfall aims to build subsidy free offshore wind farms by 2025
Vattenfall expects to be able to build offshore wind power projects without subsidies by 2025, according to a senior company official.
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Vattenfall sells off stake in windfarm
The developer behind the proposed wind farm off the coast of the Trump International golf resort has raised £237million in the sale of another offshore energy project.
Vattenfall hit by write-downs after fall in energy prices
Vattenfall is in the midst of a restructuring after being hit by massive write-downs in the value of its traditional generation business as well as a fall in energy prices. The utility, which is wholly owned by the Swedish state, was affected by £3billion write-downs on its coal and gas-fired assets in Europe in 2013.
Vattenfall vows to press ahead with wind project after Trump rejection
Vattenfall last night vowed to press ahead with their £230million offshore wind project, and welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling. Andy Payne, project director for Vatenfall's Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm (AOWF), said the Swedish energy giant was looking at ways it will fund the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) - and that a decision will be made by mid-next year.
Trump set to get Supreme Court windfarm ruling next week
US presidential candidate Donald Trump is waiting for a ruling on the latest round of his legal fight against an offshore wind farm project near his Scottish golf resort.
Vattenfall issue hybrid bond of $400million
Vattenfall has place a hybrid bond issue of $400million which will be used for general corporate purposes. The company said the move will be its first ever hybrid bond denominated in US dollars.