Tag: Offshore Wind
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Measuring Underwater Noise for Ireland’s Offshore Wind Impact
Introduction: A Quiet Revolution Keeping Oceans safe As Ireland accelerates its transition to offshore wind energy, scientists and policymakers are turning their attention to a critical yet often overlooked factor: underwater noise. The hum of turbines, pile driving during installation, and ongoing operational sounds all have the potential to affect marine ecosystems. By measuring and…
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UK Offshore Energy: Next Steps for Growth and Decarbonization
Overview The Westminster forum on UK Offshore Energy this week spotlighted the next steps for North Sea development, with a clear aim to triple offshore energy capacity by 2030. The agenda centers on expanding offshore wind, accelerating green hydrogen, and advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) to support industrial decarbonisation. The scale of ambition requires…
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UK Offshore Energy: Next Steps to 2030 Growth and Innovation
The Goal: Triple Offshore Energy Capacity by 2030 This week’s Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum, sponsored by Burges Salmon, brought together industry leaders to map the next steps for UK offshore energy and the North Sea agenda. Attendees included James Phillips, the Head of the Energy and Utilities Sector Group, and Natalie Cooke, a…
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UK Offshore Energy: Next Steps for North Sea Decarbonization
Overview: A Turning Point for UK Offshore Energy In a discussion sponsored by Burges Salmon, the Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum gathered policymakers, industry leaders, and legal experts to chart the UK’s path forward for offshore energy. With the North Sea as the focal point, the debate underscored progress to date and the formidable…
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Philippines Expands Renewable Energy Capacity Auctions
Philippines Set to Launch More Renewable Energy Auctions Melbourne, Australia—The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines is on an ambitious path to enhance its renewable energy (RE) sector, aiming to attract both local and global investors through at least four more capacity auctions. Following the successful completion of the 5th Green Energy Auction (GEA)…
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Philippines DOE to Boost Renewable Energy Auctions with 4 New Capacity Offers
Introduction to the Philippines’ Renewable Energy Strategy In a bold move to enhance its renewable energy sector, the Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines is set to launch four additional capacity auctions. This decision aims to broaden opportunities for local and international investors, following the recent success of the fifth Green Energy Auction (GEA)…
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Philippines to Launch More Renewable Energy Capacity Auctions
Philippines DOE Announces New Renewable Energy Capacity Auctions In a major announcement at the APAC Wind Energy Summit in Melbourne, Australia, the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) is set to open new avenues for local and foreign investors. Following the completion of its fifth Green Energy Auction (GEA) for 3.3 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind,…
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Corio Generation’s €35 Million Forfeiture: What It Means for UK Renewable Energy
Corio Generation’s Major Setback in Offshore Wind Energy Corio Generation, a leading renewable energy developer based in London, has recently made headlines due to its decision to forfeit a performance security guarantee of €35.4 million. This forfeiture comes after the company announced its decision to abandon the proposed Sceirde Rocks Windfarm development off the coast…
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Corio Generation Forfeits €35.4m Over Abandoned Wind Farm
Corio Generation and the Sceirde Rocks Wind Farm Project Corio Generation, a renewable energy company based in London, has recently made headlines after deciding to abandon its plans for the Sceirde Rocks Windfarm. This decision has significant implications, not only for the firm but also for the renewable energy sector in the UK. The firm…