News – EEEGR

XOCEAN Secures €115 Million Investment to Accelerate Growth of Its Ocean Data Services Platform

Will Norris — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:24:13 +0000

Funding will support continued expansion across multiple offshore segments including wind development and operations, asset integrity assurance, CCUS, and civil hydrography DUBLIN, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XOCEAN, a leading provider of ocean data to the offshore energy and civil hydrography sectors, has closed a €115 million fundraise that will help support its ongoing growth across the […]

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Bilfinger UK extends contract with bp for a further three years, securing over 250 jobs

Will Norris — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:55:33 +0000

Leading engineering and maintenance provider Bilfinger UK has been awarded a three-year contract extension with bp in the North Sea. Since 2019, Bilfinger UK has supported bp’s North Sea portfolio with access, insulation, and painting services, as well as expanding their service provision to include tank entry and specialist cleaning. The renewed agreement extends until […]

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Equinor appeals fine for violation of market regulations in France

Will Norris — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:53:40 +0000

The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has imposed a fine of 4 million Euros on Equinor for two cases of REMIT* violation in connection with the booking of annual gas transmission capacities, one in 2019 and one in 2020. Equinor will appeal the decision. The case concerns the booking of annual gas transmission capacities on […]

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Jarrold Training Hosts Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Charities United Event

Will Norris — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:58:35 +0000

This morning, Jarrold Training proudly hosted the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Charities United event, bringing together over 35 businesses and charities from across the region. The event, held in St James Mill, provided a fantastic opportunity for local charities to connect, share insights, and explore ways to collaborate for the benefit of the community. Caroline […]

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OPITO: APTUS apprenticeship programme opens for applications from Norfolk

Will Norris — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:22:59 +0000

Marking the start of National Apprenticeship Week, today [10/02/2025] OPITO and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) welcome the next generation of energy sector talent from Norfolk and across Great Britain (GB) to apply to their respected APTUS apprenticeship programme. Open to applicants from all over GB, the APTUS programme offers technical apprenticeships in […]

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Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm increases funding for North Norfolk community projects

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:14:29 +0000

Since its establishment in 2010, the Sheringham Shoal Community Fund has received a donation of £100,000 per annum from the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, which is operated by energy company Equinor, to support community projects in North Norfolk. In that time, the Fund’s grant awards of over £1.3million have made a significant difference to […]

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Lufttransport RW AS selected as operator for new helicopters

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:11:40 +0000

Equinor has awarded Tromsø-based Lufttransport RW AS the assignment of operating five new helicopters from manufacturer Leonardo. They will be used to transport passengers on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) from Sola and Florø. The five new helicopters are type AW189 aircraft, which are part of a new generation of helicopters that will be operating […]

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North Star celebrates full delivery of Dogger Bank SOV fleet, with naming of Grampian Tweed at Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:08:53 +0000

North Star has officially named and handed over its latest service operations vessel (SOV), the Grampian Tweed, completing the company’s fleet of dedicated ships serving the Dogger Bank Wind Farm on long-term charter. This milestone event reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to the delivery of high-quality offshore support tonnage for the renewables sector and marks the […]

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Freeport East expands team to strengthen engagement with local businesses and drive growth and innovation

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:07:14 +0000

Freeport East is strengthening its ability to support regional economic growth with the addition of three new team members. Jonathan Rudd, Laura Mayne, and Sophia Padget have joined the Freeport East team as Project Delivery Officers and will operate across a wide range of Freeport East’s programme of work. The new joiners will contribute to […]

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Scaling Up: How Scotland Can Overcome Offshore Wind Barriers to Deliver at Scale

Will Norris — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:51:25 +0000

Scotland is poised to become a leader in offshore wind energy, yet it faces significant challenges in scaling up its ambitious offshore wind pipeline. With increasing turbine sizes, uncertainty in technology, and limited port infrastructure, the question stands: how can Scotland leverage its resources to deliver at scale? ASCO, global logistics and materials management provider […]

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