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Onshore application for Pentland wind farm infrastructure to be considered

Onshore application for Pentland wind farm infrastructure to be considered

Onshore application for Pentland wind farm infrastructure to be considered

19 January 2023

Highland Wind Limited has submitted an application for planning in principle for the online component of Pentland Offshore Wind Farm.


Offshore survey not the cause of rise in radioactive particles, says PFOWF

Offshore survey not the cause of rise in radioactive particles, says PFOWF

Offshore survey not the cause of rise in radioactive particles, says PFOWF

13 January 2023

Risk of increased radioactive particles from project is "extremely low," according to spokesman


MSP joins calls for Scottish Government to consider nuclear power as part of energy mix

MSP joins calls for Scottish Government to consider nuclear power as part of energy mix

MSP joins calls for Scottish Government to consider nuclear power as part of energy mix

13 January 2023

Highlands MSP Edward Mountain has challenged the Scottish Government to embrace new nuclear technologies to enhance Scotland’s energy security.


Campaign groups hit back over claims nuclear power is cheaper and more reliable

Campaign groups hit back over claims nuclear power is cheaper and more reliable

Campaign groups hit back over claims nuclear power is cheaper and more reliable

11 January 2023

Anti-nuclear campaigners say that Caithness could drive the "green energy" revolution thanks to the skills in the region.


Orbex chief says 'space isn't easy' after failed Virgin Orbit launch

Orbex chief says 'space isn't easy' after failed Virgin Orbit launch

Orbex chief says 'space isn't easy' after failed Virgin Orbit launch

10 January 2023

A rocket company due to launch satellites from a new spaceport on the north coast has expressed sympathy after Virgin Orbit's failed launch attempt.


EnerQuip secures deals worth almost $10m with new recruitment likely

EnerQuip secures deals worth almost $10m with new recruitment likely

EnerQuip secures deals worth almost $10m with new recruitment likely

04 January 2023

An Aberdeen-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness secured deals worth almost $10 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.


Time to strike to secure nuclear future for Caithness, says local councillor

Time to strike to secure nuclear future for Caithness, says local councillor

Time to strike to secure nuclear future for Caithness, says local councillor

28 December 2022

A Caithness councillor has warned there is "a narrow window of opportunity" for a new nuclear development in the far north.


Switching station at Noss Head marks 'another major milestone' as construction of building is complete

Switching station at Noss Head marks 'another major milestone' as construction of building is complete

Switching station at Noss Head marks 'another major milestone' as construction of building is complete

25 December 2022

Project will help connect Shetland to the national grid for the first time


Campaign groups want answers on increase in radioactive particles found on Dounreay foreshore

Campaign groups want answers on increase in radioactive particles found on Dounreay foreshore

Campaign groups want answers on increase in radioactive particles found on Dounreay foreshore

22 December 2022

They say information is "sketchy, incomplete and out-of-date"


Dounreay pushes forward plans to build new 37-metre-high stack at reactor

Dounreay pushes forward plans to build new 37-metre-high stack at reactor

Dounreay pushes forward plans to build new 37-metre-high stack at reactor

21 December 2022

Dounreay's operators are looking to clear the way to progress long-delayed plans to replace the discharge stack at the site's prototype fast reactor.


Caledonia wind farm developers reveal plans for onshore connection

Caledonia wind farm developers reveal plans for onshore connection

Caledonia wind farm developers reveal plans for onshore connection

20 December 2022

Plans for a new offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth have moved forward with the release of details about how the project will link to the grid.


Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm welcomes step forward for development off the coast at Dounreay

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm welcomes step forward for development off the coast at Dounreay

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm welcomes step forward for development off the coast at Dounreay

09 December 2022

A decision by Highland councillors not to object to an offshore wind farm near Dounreay could pave the way for big investment in the far north.


Concerns over radioactive particles being disturbed – but no objection to Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Concerns over radioactive particles being disturbed – but no objection to Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Concerns over radioactive particles being disturbed – but no objection to Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

07 December 2022

Highland councillors last night offered their support to a proposed floating wind farm off the Caithness coast.


Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm developers pleased at 'positivity' behind 150-turbine scheme

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm developers pleased at 'positivity' behind 150-turbine scheme

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm developers pleased at 'positivity' behind 150-turbine scheme

06 December 2022

The developers behind a proposed 2GW offshore wind farm with up to 150 turbines in the Moray Firth are refining designs after feedback.


Planners to consider pros and cons of floating wind farm off Dounreay coast

Planners to consider pros and cons of floating wind farm off Dounreay coast

Planners to consider pros and cons of floating wind farm off Dounreay coast

01 December 2022

Highland’s north planning committee will next week consider whether to raise an objection to a proposed floating wind farm off the Caithness coast.


Floating offshore wind partnership behind Caithness venture appoints new managing director

Floating offshore wind partnership behind Caithness venture appoints new managing director

Floating offshore wind partnership behind Caithness venture appoints new managing director

01 December 2022

An offshore wind power partnership which is developing a wind farm off the coast of Caithness has appointed a new managing director.


ENGIE and Google conclude power purchase agreement for Moray West offshore wind development project

ENGIE and Google conclude power purchase agreement for Moray West offshore wind development project

ENGIE and Google conclude power purchase agreement for Moray West offshore wind development project

25 November 2022

ENGIE will provide Google with more than 5 TWh of green power from the Moray West offshore wind farm project set to begin generating power from 2025.


Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm to create 1300 supply chain jobs, claims company behind venture

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm to create 1300 supply chain jobs, claims company behind venture

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm to create 1300 supply chain jobs, claims company behind venture

22 November 2022

Up to 1300 supply chain jobs could be created during the construction of a pioneering wind farm off the Caithness coast.


Caithness and Sutherland consultations on £4 billion wind farm to be sited 25km offshore

Caithness and Sutherland consultations on £4 billion wind farm to be sited 25km offshore

Caithness and Sutherland consultations on £4 billion wind farm to be sited 25km offshore

14 November 2022

Local people interested in the proposed West of Orkney Windfarm can find out more by attending one of a number of public events in the coming weeks.


SubSea 7 signs agreement with Pipeline Technique Ltd for welding and coating services

SubSea 7 signs agreement with Pipeline Technique Ltd for welding and coating services

SubSea 7 signs agreement with Pipeline Technique Ltd for welding and coating services

08 November 2022

Move will build on the long-standing relationship between the two companies


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