2313 results found for 'Shetland Islands'

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  • Construction of Maasvlakte 2 running like clockwork

    3 November 2010

    – Unique ‘Blockbuster’ crane gets to work on sea defences – One and a half kilometres of container quay under construction – Grass secures sand on Maasvlakte 2 Since work started on the construction of Maasvlakte 2 two years ago, 170 million m3 of sand has been brought in. That is more than would be […]

  • Fred. Olsen United: Staying ahead of the game

    4 June 2013

    Fred. Olsen United is one of those few players that plays a role in almost all aspects of the offshore wind industry and is able to offer a fully integrated turnkey solution. This diverse company has been active in the offshore wind industry since the early days and is now uniting capabilities to provide a single interface with the client. In 2007, installation […]

  • Fresh oil, gas, and drilling plays shape global energy ecosystem

    12 February 2024
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Environment, Exploration & Production, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Transition

    This is an overview of some of the moves made over the week, so come away with us on a journey of the fossil energy market’s latest developments.

  • In focus: Tackling energy trilemma with oil & gas industry calling the shots

    3 March 2023
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Collaboration, Environment, Exploration & Production, Infrastructure, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Research & Development, Rules & Regulation, Technology, Transition, Vessels

    With the global oil and gas industry’s income skyrocketing to nearly $4 trillion in 2022, many are of the opinion that this sector holds the purse strings. Will it tighten or loosen them to invest a considerable chunk in the clean energy transition?

  • THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE INDUSTRY: The next generation

    6 October 2015

    The offshore wind industry is not really doing anything exceptional when it comes down to the basics. Wind turbine generators, WTGs, have been around onshore since one of the first electricity-generating wind turbines was built to power a holiday home in 1887 in Marykirk, Scotland. Offshore platforms were built in the early 20th century for […]

  • 3sun: Offshore Wind Presents Powerful Opportunities, Gusty Challenges

    2 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    As an alternative to fossil fuels, wind power is plentiful, renewable, clean and produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation. The effects on the environment are generally less problematic than those from other power sources. In 2010, wind energy production was more than 2.5 percent of total worldwide electricity usage, and growing rapidly at more […]

  • UK set on leaving fossil fuels behind and turning into clean energy superpower

    17 July 2024
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Environment, Exploration & Production, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Transition

    The UK is determined to accelerate its energy transformation, moving away from coal, oil, and gas to turbocharge its clean, green energy mission before the end of the decade.

  • Crown Estate Scotland Now Controls Scottish Seabed

    3 April 2017
    Authorities & Government

    Powers over the revenue and management of the Crown Estate resources in Scotland have been transferred to the Scottish Government and, as of April 1, Scottish Ministers have control over thousands of hectares of rural land, approximately half of Scotland’s foreshore and leasing the seabed for rights to renewable energy.

  • Norway, The Biggest Oil Producer in Western Europe

    5 August 2010

    In 2009, crude oil, natural gas, and pipeline transport services accounted for almost 50 percent of Norway’s exports value, 22 percent of GDP, and 27 percent of government revenues according to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. Although Norway’s oil production peaked in 2001 at 3.42 million barrels per day (bbl/d) and has declined to reach 2.35 […]

  • USA: GLDD Reports Third Quarter Results

    1 November 2011
    Business & Finance

      Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of commercial and industrial demolition and remediation services, today reported financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011. Commentary Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Berger said, “We were very pleased with […]

  • UK’s blueprint for energy security goes hand in hand with net zero as oil & gas, nuclear and renewables join forces

    15 August 2023
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Environment, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Transition

    The UK government recently set out plans to scale up the deployment of renewables, ramp up nuclear and maximise the oil and gas production.

  • Strife over US LNG permit freeze: Win for environmentalists and loss for Big Oil but is there more to it?

    13 February 2024
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Transition

    The Biden administration’s imposed pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports is seen as a controversial move, which has brought the strife between Big Oil and climate campaigners to the fore.

  • 2024 energy plays in review: Uptick in renewables and clean tech, but oil & gas still hold energy security keys

    1 January 2025
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Environment, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy, Transition

    As another turbulent year for the energy markets, 2024 witnessed a further escalation in geopolitical tensions and conflicts, leading to a mixed bag of achievements, missed opportunities, and rough energy seas not only for the goal of tripling clean sources of supply but also for dominant fossil fuels, which showed their resilience in the face of multiple legal challenges aiming to shut oil, gas, and liquified natural gas (LNG) down.