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6/9/2023 Feature / Keith Nuthall

Evolving energy generation in the North Sea

The North Sea is changing from a well of oil and gas to home of diverse green energy projects, most notably with offshore wind. But recent backtracking – such as the UK government’s decision to grant 115 bids for oil and gas extraction licences – demonstrates that this is not a simple transition. Keith Nuthall reports.

Offshore wind

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19/7/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

Accelerating offshore wind development

Concerted action is underway to accelerate offshore wind development in the North Sea. However, ambitious expansion plans will need to address regulation and planning, technology innovation, declining government subsidy, grid connectivity issues and sustainability. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

Wind

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7/9/2022 Feature / Brian Davis

Building the world’s largest offshore wind farm

Once complete, Dogger Bank will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, although curiously sited in relatively shallow water. Brian Davis of New Energy World reports on this ambitious project, which will be capable of powering the equivalent of 6mn UK homes.

Offshore wind

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13/12/2023 Feature / Tracy London,Eimear Murphy

Crystal ball gazing: Calmer waters ahead for the offshore energy sector?

What lies ahead for the offshore energy sector in 2024? Two lawyers, Tracy London and Eimear Murphy, both at Bracewell, examine prospects for the offshore wind sector. The latter also addresses trends in the oil and gas sector, focusing on upstream mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity and financing.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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24/7/2024 Feature / Juliet Davenport,Andy Brown

EI Presidential debate: passing the baton

On 11 July, the day of his appointment as the Energy Institute’s new President, Andy Brown OBE FEI, Ørsted Non-executive Director, spoke informally with Past President of the Energy Institute and founder of Good Energy Juliet Davenport OBE Hon FEI. They discussed their respective professional careers, appreciating energy engineering and the role of the Energy Institute in the energy transition. An edited version of their remarks is below.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Photo of Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, standing outside government office

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24/5/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

All-Energy & Dcarbonisation moves towards a just transition

The recent All-Energy & Dcarbonisation conference and exhibition in Glasgow demonstrated how the UK sector is gaining momentum in developing renewable technologies for a just energy transition, as well as identifying some of the challenges ahead. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

Offshore wind

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19/6/2024 Feature / Brian Davis

How realistic are UK offshore wind ambitions?

Key sessions at All-Energy 2024 in Glasgow addressed the challenges and opportunities for UK North Sea offshore wind developments. The failure of Allocation Round 5 (AR5) last year still preyed on some minds, despite the promise of a more inviting contract for difference (CfD) deal in AR6. There were concerns about the pace of supply chain development. However, there was also recognition of the advantages of Scotland in terms of offshore engineering experience and an established skill and innovation base. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

Offshore wind

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23/10/2024 Feature / Mariana Carvalho

Health and safety: Why the new G+ lifesaving rules for offshore wind are so important

Offshore wind safety organisation G+ has published 10 fundamental safety rules for those building and working on offshore wind energy. G+Technical Manager Mariana Carvalho explains the rationale behind the rules and why they are needed.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking from behind a lectern at the All-Energy Conference 2022

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25/5/2022 Feature / Brian Davis

Scotland gathers pace on the road to net zero

There was one clear message at the recent All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2022 exhibition and conference in Glasgow – the urgent need to accelerate the pace towards net zero. Brian Davis reports on some of the latest offshore wind, hydrogen and policy initiatives showcased at the event.

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Evolving energy generation in the North Sea

Accelerating offshore wind development

Building the world’s largest offshore wind farm

Crystal ball gazing: Calmer waters ahead for the offshore energy sector?

EI Presidential debate: passing the baton

All-Energy & Dcarbonisation moves towards a just transition

How realistic are UK offshore wind ambitions?

Health and safety: Why the new G+ lifesaving rules for offshore wind are so important

Scotland gathers pace on the road to net zero