Equinor UK news
Equinor’s H2H Saltend selected to proceed as one of the first large-scale hydrogen projects in the UK
12 August Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced that Equinor’s Hydrogen to Humber Saltend (H2H Saltend) production facility has been successfully progressed through Phase-2 of the Government’s cluster sequencing process.
Rosebank projected to provide £6.3 billion of investment to the UK
The Equinor-operated Rosebank oil and gas field will provide significant investment into the UK.
Major engineering contract awarded at landmark Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station
A pivotal low-carbon development in Aberdeenshire is continuing to build momentum – with a major contract award announced today.
Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore Extension Projects secure ‘Pathfinder’ status
Extensions to existing Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farms are confirmed by UK Energy Minister as one of the ‘Pathfinder’ projects to deliver early benefits on better coordinated offshore transmission systems.
Equinor enters North East Energy Catalyst partnership to advance the offshore wind industry
Equinor will work with leading local research institutions through the North-East Energy Catalyst’s Integrated Smart Energy Laboratory (ISEL) to support offshore wind industry research and development.
Equinor and SSE Thermal acquire Triton Power and prepare for transition to hydrogen
Equinor and SSE Thermal are stepping up ambitions to contribute to decarbonisation in the UK. The companies are buying power company Triton Power from Energy Capital Partners (ECP), an energy-transition infrastructure investor, and are starting preparations to use hydrogen in the Saltend Power Station.
Equinor submits major new hydrogen project into Government funding bid
Energy company Equinor has submitted a co-funded bid worth over £16 million into Government for a second major low carbon hydrogen production facility in the Humber, which could help to further reduce carbon emissions across the region.
North East England to benefit from new Apprenticeship Levy transfer to local supply chain partners
Skills development to be stimulated by Equinor around the Dogger Bank Wind Farm project with initial apprentice cohort undertaking Engineering Operative training beginning in September 2022
Equinor agrees winter gas supplies with UK’s Centrica
Equinor and Centrica have 16 June announced an agreement to deliver additional gas supplies to the UK. The supply agreement will provide further energy security for the UK over the coming three winters.
Equinor and SSE Thermal award major FEED contract for Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station
A project in the Humber which could become the UK’s first flexible power station equipped with carbon capture technology has taken a significant step forward.
Equinor closing offshore wind skills gaps in East of England through new Apprenticeship Levy transfer initiative
Diverse initial cohort of 8-10 apprentices from local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in East of England will benefit from Equinor's Apprenticeship Levy transfer and begin upskilling in Autumn 2022.
Peterhead Carbon Capture project to provide £660m economic contribution to Scotland
The project could contribute £1.2bn to the UK-wide economy throughout its lifetime.
Major step forward for East Coast Cluster as Equinor and bp handed carbon storage licences
Licence awards means Northern Endurance Partnership has the potential to store up to 1 billion tonnes of CO2 from the East Coast Cluster.
Keadby 3 Carbon Capture to generate over £1.2bn for UK economy
A proposed first-of-its-kind power station in the Humber could generate £1.2bn to the UK economy over its lifetime, according to a new report.
Major step towards low-carbon power at Peterhead as planning application submitted
Project would deliver Scotland’s first power station with carbon capture technology.
The Humber community is invited to attend H2H Saltend proposals
Local community members are being encouraged to attend a public consultation on the proposals for H2H Saltend.
Equinor to hold public information days for its Norfolk offshore wind farm extensions
On behalf of Sheringham Shoal Extension and Dudgeon Extension partnerships, Equinor is hosting a series of Public Information Days on the week commencing 7 March 2022.
Equinor submits flagship Humber hydrogen project for government phasing competition
The plan is backed by six prospective industrial operators who have signed varying agreements for the development and commercialisation of the project.
Equinor and SSE Thermal Aldbrough contract awards demonstrate Humber hydrogen ambition
Hydrogen storage will be pivotal in creating a large-scale hydrogen economy in the UK allowing cost effective balancing of hydrogen production and supply.
Cadent and Equinor announce plans to develop a hydrogen town concept in Lincolnshire
Cadent and Equinor will work together to assess what a hydrogen town conversion could look like in Lincolnshire.
Equinor awarded the OGUK Energy Transition Award
The winners of OGUK’s 2021 Awards were honoured last night as the industry came together to celebrate the best and brightest talent the offshore oil and gas industry has to offer.
Dogger Bank confirms fourth Service Operations Vessel to North Star
Contract brings associated UK jobs up to 170.
Equinor awards contracts for its H2H Saltend hydrogen plant project
The H2H Saltend project will enable fuel switching in 2026-2027 resulting in a CO2 emissions reduction of 900 thousand tonnes per year.
Equinor updates community on its Norfolk offshore wind farm extensions
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.
Construction starts on Operations and Maintenance Base for world’s biggest offshore wind farm
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has officially broken ground for its net zero carbon Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base at the Port of Tyne.
Equinor allows more time to further strengthen proposals for Norfolk offshore wind farm extensions
On behalf of Sheringham Shoal Extension and Dudgeon Extension partnerships, Equinor has taken the decision to extend the preapplication period for the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Extension Projects (SEP and DEP) to allow time to undertake additional analysis and further develop proposals.
Equinor pilots autonomous glider survey to map fish presence and biomass quantity
Equinor, operator of the world’s first floating offshore wind farm, Hywind Scotland, has pioneered a novel method of data collection for offshore wind, using an autonomous Sailbuoy.
Equinor pilots study to understand effects from floating wind on marine biodiversity
Equinor is, together with leading research centre NORCE Research, testing a new method analysing environmental DNA (eDNA). This method can be used to map effects from floating wind on fish that inhabit the waters and potentially use areas suitable for floating wind to feed and reproduce in their migratory cycles.
Dogger Bank announces appointment of operations director and operations leader
Dogger Bank Wind Farm is pleased to announce appointments of two senior positions that will play a crucial role in keeping operations running at the world’s biggest offshore wind farm.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm announces “Net Zero Carbon” operations and maintenance base
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has today revealed that its new operations and maintenance (O&M) base will be constructed and operated in line with the UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework, to ensure transparent and robust reporting of its sustainability credentials.
Equinor consolidates Norfolk wind operations to position for future growth
Equinor, operator of Dudgeon and Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farms off the Norfolk coast, has today announced it will combine the operations for both wind farms into one hub in Great Yarmouth.
SSE Thermal and Equinor developing plans for world-leading hydrogen storage facility in Yorkshire
Partnership marks UK’s first end-to-end low-carbon hydrogen proposal connecting production, storage and demand projects in the North of England.
Equinor and Marine Scotland collaborate to trial safe fishing within floating wind farms
Equinor, operator of Hywind Scotland, is collaborating with Scottish Government Directorate Marine Scotland to better understand how fishers can safely operate around and within floating offshore wind farms.
Equinor triples its UK ambitions of low-carbon hydrogen production to 1.8 GW
With Equinor tripling its ambitions for producing low-carbon hydrogen, the Equinor and Humber partner projects in the region could deliver over half of the UK’s 5GW ambition by 2030.
New partnership to develop offshore CO2 transport and storage in the UK North Sea
BP, Eni, Equinor, National Grid, Shell and Total today confirmed they have formed a new partnership, the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), to develop offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) transport and storage infrastructure in the UK North Sea, with bp as operator.
Leading companies agree to develop plan for the world’s first zero carbon cluster in the Humber
Eleven leading energy and industrial companies have signed a formal agreement to support a joint plan to develop a decarbonised industrial cluster in the Humber.
Zero Carbon Humber campaign launch
A new campaign for the Humber has been launched aimed at winning government support for the region to become the UK’s first ‘net zero’ carbon cluster ahead of its 2040 target.