RWE is the UK’s leading power generator, meeting around 12% of the country’s electricity needs with a diverse portfolio of onshore and offshore wind, hydro, biomass and gas. We have ambitious plans to expand our UK footprint even further, with over 17GW of renewables at various stages of development. To achieve this, RWE intends to maintain the […]
Read MoreJohan Castberg anchored on the field
The floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) is now securely anchored on the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. The hook-up of the FPSO to the subsea facilities, preparing it for production start-up towards the end of the year, will now start. “This is an important milestone for Equinor and its partners Vår […]
Read MoreLowestoft project pioneers climate change technology
It is a mysterious-looking structure gradually taking shape in the Lowestoft skyline – prompting plenty of speculation about what it actually is. And the truth is actually stranger than many of the suggestions. For the peculiar, rocket-like tower nearing completion at the town’s port is actually one of the world’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities. These […]
Read MoreNew vision for UK seabed as The Crown Estate publishes bold approach to drive energy transition and nature recovery
An ambitious vision for how the UK’s seabed can continue to support the accelerated delivery of nature recovery and the transition to clean energy has been set out by The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Amid increasing demand on the seabed from sectors critical to the UK economy, […]
Read MoreWind Boost Brings Certainty for the East
Three wind farms in our region have been awarded a contract during the Government’s UK renewables auction. East Anglia TWO and East Anglia THREE being built and operated by ScottishPower Renewables, will deliver enough energy collectively to power more than one million homes when they are built off the Suffolk coast. Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, the […]
Read MoreEastWind seeks nominations for Chair and Vice Chair
The EastWind Offshore Cluster are currently seeking nominations for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. Please see below for instructions on how to submit an application as well as details on the voting process. “As you may know, we are approaching an important time in our network as we prepare to elect our new […]
Read MoreWin more work: valuable insights from Your Tender Team – Citation
Tendering is a great way to generate additional revenue streams and grow your business but knowing where to start or how to improve your tenders can be tricky. In our Member Citation’s latest podcast episode, they’ve teamed up with the experts at Your Tender Team to delve into the intricate world of tendering. In this […]
Read MoreSkills for Energy on the road in Essex
EEEGR’s Skills for Energy initiative took to the road this month with three separate trips to Essex to support careers and skills opportunities in the region. Aligned with EEEGR’s mission to promote the Energy Industry across East Anglia, Skills for Energy Manager Suzanne Allan and Events Assistant Will Norris represented the industry at the What’s […]
Read MoreReducing emissions from the Troll field
On Saturday, 7 September, Troll B and C became partly powered from shore. This reduces annual emissions from the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) by 250,000 tonnes of CO2. This is in line with the plan for development and operation (PDO) for Troll West electrification (TWEL), which was approved by Norwegian authorities in 2021. “Troll B […]
Read MoreBilfinger’s Training and Competency Manager Appointed as ENSG Chair for Connected Competence
Bilfinger’s Training and Competency Manager, Stephanie Broadley, has been appointed as the Chair of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) Employer Network Steering Group (ENSG) for Connected Competence. This position underscores Bilfinger’s longstanding commitment to excellence in training and competency within the industry. Connected Competence is a vital, industry-led programme designed to ensure a […]
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