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Burns & McDonnell awarded Errochty Substation EPC project

Published 11 months ago

Burns & McDonnell has been awarded an engineer-procure-construct (EPC) contract for the Errochty Grid Supply Point (GSP) project by SSEN Transmission.

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Energy price cap to increase by 5% from January

Published 11 months ago

The price of energy for a typical household that uses gas and electricity and pay by Direct Debit will go up by £94 after Ofgem announced it will increase the price cap by 5% on the previous quarter from 1 January 2024.

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Expert report maps opportunities and barriers to financing heat transition

Published 11 months ago

There is substantial growth potential for financing climate-friendly heating and energy efficiency improvements in Scotland’s homes, according to a new report published today.

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OEG Energy Group bolsters offshore capabilities with fifth acquisition this year

Published 1 year ago

Aberdeen-based OEG Energy Group Limited has enhanced its capabilities in the subsea and inspection realms with the acquisition of Bluestream Offshore B.V, a Dutch company specialising in subsea and topside services, for an undisclosed sum.

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AquaTerra Group embarks on new chapter with management buyout

Published 1 year ago

Aberdeenshire-headquartered integrated services provider AquaTerra Group has undergone a management buyout spearheaded by managing director Stephen Taylor for a seven-figure sum.

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RES submits plans for Borders wind farm

Published 1 year ago

RES has submitted a Section 36 application for consent to the Scottish Government for a 19-turbine wind farm and energy storage proposal located approximately 9km north of Lauder in the Scottish Borders.

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Water retailer Business Stream becomes carbon neutral

Published 1 year ago

Water retailer, Business Stream, has become carbon neutral, as it works towards its goal to be net zero by 2030.

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Macfarlane Packaging launches its most sustainable stock box range

Published 1 year ago

Macfarlane Packaging has relaunched its standard single and double-wall “stock box” range in its most sustainable offering yet.

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Maximum price raised for offshore wind investments in next Contracts for Difference round

Published 1 year ago

The UK Government has raised the maximum price offshore wind and other renewables projects can receive in the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, improving the chances for new agreements after this year’s auction saw no new projects brought forward.

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SSE earmarks £20.5bn for clean energy investment by 2027

Published 1 year ago

SSE plc has published details of its 2023/24 interim results and announced a £2.5 billion increase to its existing five-year investment programme, expecting £20.5bn of investment to 2027 compared to £18bn previously.

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Granton Waterfront heat network contract to be awarded to Vattenfall

Published 1 year ago

The creation of a £1.3 billion well-connected, sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh has reached yet another major milestone.

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Mocean Energy harnesses £2.7m investor tide for Scottish wave power push

Published 1 year ago

Scottish wave energy firm Mocean Energy has secured a total of £2.7 million through equity and grants to advance the commercialisation of its innovative wave energy converters.

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Wood’s strong Q3 fuels optimism for $6bn annual target

Published 1 year ago

Aberdeen-based energy and engineering services firm Wood Group has reinforced its annual financial projections following a lucrative third quarter, which saw several substantial contract gains.

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West of Orkney Windfarm submits onshore planning application

Published 1 year ago

The West of Orkney Windfarm has submitted an onshore planning application to The Highland Council for onshore works required to deliver renewable energy to homes and businesses across the country.

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Jobs boost as Edinburgh Boiler Company launches air source heat pump division

Published 1 year ago

Rising demand for renewable energy has seen the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) expand with the creation of a dedicated air source heat pump division which is set to create up to 15 jobs in the coming year.

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