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Petrofac partners with Cranfield University to support new technology in zero emissions challenge
2 December 2021
Petrofac is collaborating with Cranfield University to investigate a new technology that could minimise the impact of amine scrubbing technology – a widespread form of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture.
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Ørsted and Google ink power agreement for German wind farm
30 November 2021
Ørsted has announced that it has signed a 12-year corporate power purchase agreement with Google, under which Google will offtake 50 MW of Ørsted’s planned 900 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 wind farm in the German North Sea.
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Equinor sells its non-operated position in the Corrib gas project in Ireland
30 November 2021
Equinor has entered into an agreement with Vermilion Energy Inc for the sale of the company’s non-operated equity position in the Corrib gas project in Ireland.
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Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy attends opening of Gjøa P1 and Duva fields
30 November 2021
Neptune Energy hosted Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Marte Mjøs Persen, and senior industry figures at the official opening of the Neptune-operated Gjøa P1 and Duva fields in the Norwegian North Sea, last week.
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Maersk Training wins two coveted safety and training awards at newly launched Global Wind Organisation award ceremony
30 November 2021
Global safety specialist, Maersk Training, has won two Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Safety & Training awards which took place at this year’s WindEurope Electric City conference in Copenhagen.
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Investing NOK 10 billion in further developing the Oseberg field
30 November 2021
The Oseberg Area Unit partners will reduce CO2 emissions from the Oseberg Field Centre and the Oseberg South platform while increasing Oseberg gas production. An amended plan for development and operation (PDO) has been submitted to the minister of petroleum and energy Marte Mjøs Persen.
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ASCO Revitalises Energy Recruitment for a Sustainable Future
30 November 2021
Global integrated logistics and materials management company, ASCO, has relaunched its Energy industry recruitment arm, with the announcement of a relocation and several new appointments.
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EnerMech secures three-year rental equipment contract extension with Petrofac
30 November 2021
Global asset lifecycle support specialist EnerMech has confirmed a three-year extension deal with Petrofac, taking the two company’s working relationship beyond the 10-year mark.
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Geothermal delivery company CeraPhi pledge to Armed Forces leavers
30 November 2021
CeraPhi Energy has pledged to recognise and embrace the valuable transferrable skills ex-military personnel bring to the renewable energy workforce by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Thrive Safety Leadership Centre shortlisted for two major awards
30 November 2021
Active Training Team are delighted to announce that the Thrive Safety Leadership Centre, based in Immingham and developed in partnership with renewable energy leaders Ørsted, has been shortlisted in the 2021 Energy Institute Awards in the Health and Safety category and in the EVCOM London Live and Film Awards for Best Training Event.
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Neptune Energy completes Seagull manifold installation
30 November 2021
Neptune Energy and its joint venture partners, bp and JAPEX, have completed the safe and successful installation of the manifold and umbilical for the Seagull project in the UK Central North Sea.
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Key appointment accelerates OEG’s journey to net zero
30 November 2021
Global offshore equipment leader OEG Offshore (OEG) added further pace to its decarbonisation strategy with the appointment of Keith Blair as Sustainability Manager.
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Seaway 7's new WTIV named Seaway Ventus
25 November 2021
Seaway 7 has announced that the steel cutting ceremony took place for its next generation Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) facility in Jiangsu, China. The ceremony marks the first major milestone in bringing its GustoMSC NG-14000XL-G jack-up vessel to the market.
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Vattenfall - Norfolk Projects’ Community Benefit Fund
25 November 2021
Earlier this year Vattenfall launched the first phase of its dialogue seeking input to shape Vattenfall’s Norfolk Zone Community Benefit Fund. Today, the developer published its report.
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RWE puts UK communities first with £25million funding milestone
25 November 2021
RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has reached a major milestone of investing £25 million over 20 years into communities that live near its UK projects.
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South Fork Wind receives Federal Record of Decision
25 November 2021
South Fork Wind has received its Record of Decision from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
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OGA Chairman Tim Eggar insists continuing North Sea exploration is vital
24 November 2021
Exploration and production of oil and gas from the North Sea is still needed if the UK is to meet its energy needs, while ensuring a successful energy transition to net zero, the Chairman of the Oil and Gas Authority, Tim Eggar, has said today (24 November 2021)
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Chair and Vice Chair of new Offshore Wind Cluster Announced
24 November 2021
A new East of England Offshore Wind Cluster Forum that brings together developers, local authorities, the supply chain and education providers has announced the appointment of its Chair and Vice-Chair.
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Instant Neighbour Christmas Campaign supported again by the NHV Aberdeen Helicopter Base
24 November 2021
The NHV Helicopter Base in Aberdeen is supporting ‘The Giving Tree’ Christmas Campaign run by Instant Neighbour for the second year running.
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Neptune Energy extends drilling contract with Odfjell Drilling
24 November 2021
Neptune Energy announced it has extended a contract for Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Yantai drilling rig, to include three additional wells in the Norwegian North Sea next year.
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Equinor updates community on its Norfolk offshore wind farm extensions
24 November 2021
On behalf of Sheringham Shoal Extension and Dudgeon Extension partnerships, Equinor has published a summary of its phase two consultation, which took place in summer this year.
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Equinor inks four new contracts with Aibel
24 November 2021
Equinor has, on behalf of the licence partners in Krafla, Gina Krog, Asterix, and Gassco at Kårstø, signed contracts with Aibel worth around NOK five billion, including options.
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HSEQ-360 secures contract win with floating offshore wind farm
23 November 2021
Health and Safety Consultants HSEQ-360 Limited have been selected on a long-term contract to provide Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Assurance services to Kincardine offshore wind farm.
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Community environmental projects eligible for Galloper grant
23 November 2021
Local charities and groups are being invited to apply for funding from the Galloper wind farm project, which is run from its purpose-built Operations and Maintenance facility in Harwich.
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Partnership formed to build Scotland’s low carbon workforce
17 November 2021
OPITO, the global safety and skills body for the energy industry, has announced the agreement of a memorandum of understanding with the Acorn Project and Scottish Cluster, to develop a blueprint of industrial skilling and reskilling training for the low carbon economy.
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EnerMech secures contract to support TAQA’s UKCS portfolio for next five years
15 November 2021
Aberdeen headquartered EnerMech has been awarded a five-year contract to deliver tensioning, torquing and associated services across all of TAQA’s North Sea platforms.
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Renewable Parts signs up for major expansion at Westway Park
15 November 2021
As COP26 arrives in Scotland, Canmoor is delighted to announce that leading wind energy supply chain specialist, Renewable Parts has agreed terms for a five-fold expansion of operations at Westway Park in Renfrew.
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Construction begins on North Star Renewables first SOV and daughter craft fleet bound for Dogger Bank Wind Farm
11 November 2021
Construction is underway to build North Star Renewables’ inaugural hybrid-powered vessel fleet specifically designed to support the UK’s growing offshore wind market.
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Neptune Energy awarded ‘Gold’ status by OGMP for methane reduction plans
9 November 2021
Neptune Energy announced it has been awarded Gold Standard status by the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) in recognition of setting ambitious targets and establishing credible plans to reach a net zero methane intensity by 2030. 
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Siemens Gamesa's latest turbines picked for Norfolk offshore wind duo
8 November 2021
Siemens Gamesa has been named Preferred Supplier by Vattenfall for its 3.6 GW Norfolk offshore wind power projects in the UK.
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RWE Newsletter November
8 November 2021
Welcome to the Autumn/winter 2021 edition of the RWE UK newsletter, which will give you news about our operations in the UK, and insights into the energy market.
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Neptune Energy partners with SOS Dolfijn to support marine conservation
8 November 2021
Neptune Energy announced a new partnership with the SOS Dolfijn Foundation, a leading organisation for the rescue of stranded dolphins, porpoise and whales on the Dutch coast and surrounding countries.
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