We were proud to welcome Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, to the Port of Nigg as part of the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport's efforts to position the Highlands as a leader in the net zero economy. During his visit, the First Minister met with our skilled fabrication team who are actively contributing to major offshore energy projects, and saw firsthand the investments made to position the Port of Nigg as a renewables superhub. As a founding partner of the Green Freeport, we are committed to creating new opportunities, driving innovation, and supporting Scotland’s transition to net zero. With the potential to develop significant job creation and attract major inward investments, the Green Freeport is set to deliver lasting benefits for the Highlands and the UK’s energy future. We’re excited to continue working with our partners to realise this ambition. #NetZero #EnergyTransition #GreenFreeports Calum MacPherson
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Australia is set to launch out on a fresh stage of its remarkable offshore wind journey! As little as four years ago there were essentially no offshore wind projects in progress around Australia, but now there are more than 50 projects in the pipeline. We think that Ørsted’s projects in the Gippsland basin, located 50-100km offshore, put them right in the ‘sweet spot’ for offshore helicopter support for planned and unplanned maintenance. Construction support crew change can also be provided via helicopter and we note that offshore AW139s are already active in the region supporting Esso Australia’s operations. We congratulate Ørsted on securing new feasibility licenses for large-scale offshore wind farms off the coast of Victoria State. Last week LCI Analytics MD Steve Robertson urged the aviation industry to address CO2 emissions head-on. We will provide further insights on the steps that we believe the aviation sector can take to support the passage to net zero in Australia and globally. #Australia #Ørsted #offshore #wind #helicopters #netzero
A new dawn for net-zero in Australia! I am thrilled to announce that Ørsted has secured feasibility licences to develop large-scale offshore wind farms off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria. Thank you to the Commonwealth and the Victorian State governments, and all stakeholders, for the great efforts to facilitate this inaugural licence process for offshore wind sites. Ørsted’s far-shore project sites are located more than 50 km off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria. We believe we’ve secured the best possible sites: they are situated beyond the visible eyeline from the shore and benefit from excellent wind conditions. Ørsted will progress the projects with a view to bid in future auctions run by the Victorian government. We will apply our unparalleled expertise to ensure our proposed projects in Victoria deliver reliable, cost-effective renewable energy. With our ‘build, own, and operate’ business model, we plan to create jobs and deliver long-term benefits for communities, the economy, and the environment in Gippsland and beyond. And finally, let me say a huge thank you to all Ørsted colleagues involved in this win! Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gK6_nMka @Orsted #Offshorewind #Australia #Gippsland
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No knights at our roundtable – but plenty of local champions! 👑 I partnered with the Committee for Gippsland for a post-budget briefing on a Future Made in Australia. And how we can build a Future Made in Gippsland too. Gippsland is an energy-generating powerhouse and our first offshore wind zone.⚡ This region boasts a highly skilled workforce, innovative businesses, and strong education institutions. And we all agree – there is a bright future ahead for this community. Our Government is investing in our regions, with: ☀A Future Made in Australia to scale up net zero industries powered by solar and wind 🔋Our Net Zero Economy Authority to support Gippsland and other localities in the move to renewable energy generation 🏗The National Reconstruction Fund – open for business to boost investment in renewables and low-emission technologies. Big thanks to Tony Cantwell and Erin Coldham for bringing us together to talk about Gippsland’s place in our future. 💪 TAFE Gippsland Southerly Ten Federation University Australia Bambach Wires & Cables Monash University Environmental Clean Technologies Limited EnergyAustralia BlueFloat Energy Parkwind La Concierge Pty Ltd Iberdrola Australia Star of the South Octopus Investments Australia Community College Gippsland Origin Energy National Reconstruction Fund Corporation OW Ocean Winds DIRECT Infrastructure AusNet #Gippsland #OffshoreWind #Renewables
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And here are details of the consultation being undertaken over the next few weeks 👇
We’re pleased to announce the start of a consultation on our plans for Scout Moor II, a proposed 100 MW onshore wind farm located in the North West of the country. Expected to be operational before 2030, Scout Moor II will generate enough clean energy to power over 100,000 homes, reducing the UK’s reliance on fossil fuel imports and boosting national energy security. The project will play a key role in helping the UK meet its 2030 clean energy targets and make meaningful progress toward delivering a low-carbon economy. Over its lifetime Scout Moor II will bring: · 💰 Approximately £200 million in investment · 💼 Hundreds of skilled green jobs · 🌱 A multi-million pound Community Wealth Fund and peatland restoration programs At Cubico, we're committed to driving the energy transition and building a sustainable future for the UK and beyond. 🌍 To read the full announcement and visit the consultation website, follow the links in the comments below. #renewables #cubico #decarbonisation #windpower
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STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS The Port of Milford Haven is making a series of strategic investments to strengthen its position as the UK’s largest energy port and further expand its diversification across hospitality and tourism and renewable energy thanks to a £40m finance package from HSBC UK. At the Port’s Pembroke Port facility, the funding is being utilised to modernise the historic dockyard to attract developers of marine renewable technologies and their supply chains. The current ambition of 16.5GW of installed floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea with potential of up to 24GW by 2050 will require over 1,000 turbines to be built, deployed, operated and maintained. With 10 new turbines a month needing to be built for the next 20 years, there is a huge opportunity to anchor the supply chain in Pembrokeshire and create productive, well-paid jobs. Across the business, the Port has also invested in a number of sustainability initiatives including expanding its electric van fleet and installing LED lighting, further driving the business to become Net-Zero ahead of the Government’s target of 2050. #netzero #renewableenergy #renewables #celticsea #EVfleet #floatingoffshorewind #marineenergy Jonathan Chitty Simon Williams https://lnkd.in/eEcQJzz8
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🌞 The Dugald River Solar Farm (DRSF) is a shining example of Economic Development Queensland’s (EDQ) commitment to renewable energy and our regions. EDQ's partnership with APA Group is driving a sustainable future for critical minerals and regional development in the North-West Minerals Province with the DRSF - a leading project that leverages Queensland's strategic advantage in the critical minerals sector. As a strategic partner, EDQ facilitates land access, invests in essential infrastructure, and fosters collaboration between developers, energy providers, and communities. This approach is key to unlocking Queensland's sustainable future. 📖 Explore the details in our case study and discover how EDQ is facilitating affordable clean energy, driving job creation, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dPqcqD #RenewableEnergy #RegionalDevelopment #Sustainability #Marketleadership
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Regional communities are embracing a HUGE opportunity. 🌟 Australia’s renewable energy transformation is realising local jobs, industries and investment. And Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) are at the heart of region-shaping change in Gippsland. At their Morwell office, CEO Daniel Miller shared with me GLaWAC’s framework for harnessing our renewable future, with: ♻ Sustainable Funding Models: Ensuring Gunaikurnai community see meaningful, lasting economic benefits from offshore wind projects. 🤝 Partnerships with Traditional Owners: Promoting strong partnerships between government, wind developers and Traditional Owners to realise benefits for all. ➡ A Future-Focus: Assuring Gunaikurnai people have a genuine stake in shaping the community's renewable energy future for generations to come. GLaWAC are a critical player in Gippsland’s renewable energy future. Congratulations on your work leading and driving partnerships across the region. 👏 You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gYsV_Mgr Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) Star of the South Gippsland Climate Change Network Inc. Committee for Gippsland Daniel Miller Lily D’Ambrosio MP Erin Coldham Paul Johnson #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #Partnerships
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Macquarie is stepping up its commitment to sustainability with a major investment in DESRI, a leader in renewable energy solutions! 🌱 This partnership highlights the growing trend of private equity firms supporting innovative, eco-friendly initiatives. With Macquarie's financial backing, DESRI is set to enhance its projects and drive the transition to cleaner energy. Together, they’re paving the way for a greener future and tackling climate change head-on! 🌍✨ #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Macquarie #DESRI https://lnkd.in/e3yQXtVU #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyInnovation
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Beinn Ghrideag is the UK’s largest community wind farm project, run by the Point and Sandwick Trust. The wind farm was created to provide funding for a range of community projcts and organisations across the Western Isles of Scotland, with revenue from the Beinn Ghrideag supporting local education, health, cultural and environmental causes. 🍃 ENGIE Supply UK has been a long-term strategic partner of the Point and Sandwick Trust and is now working directly with businesses on the island to deliver clean, renewable power directly from Beinn Ghrideag to business customers on the islands of Lewis and Harris. Find out more about the impact that this partnership is having across the islands: https://bit.ly/3MzCAzh Find out how you can partner with ENGIE Supply: https://bit.ly/3IndByl
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