Equinor UK news
Equinor UK welcomes Aberdeen Science Centre’s collaboration with Norway’s Vitenfabrikken
Aberdeen Science Centre has joined forces with Norway’s Vitenfabrikken (The Science Factory) to form the North Sea Collaboration Project.
Development consent granted for Equinor’s Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extension Projects in the UK
The UK Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, has granted development consent to the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extension Projects off the North Norfolk coast. The projects are extensions to the operational Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farms, which currently power around 710,000 UK homes.
Equinor achieves industry-recognised Supply Chain Gold Award in the UK for second year running
Equinor has been recognised for its outstanding approach to strengthening supply chain relationships in the UK – earning an industry accolade from Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) for the second year running.
NZT Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership select contractors
Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) have selected contractors for engineering, procurement, and construction contracts with a combined value of around £4bn.
The selection of nine leading specialist contractors across eight contract packages is a major milestone for the Teesside-based projects, which would contribute to the UK’s journey towards net zero emissions by 2050.
Net Zero Teesside Power and Northern Endurance Partnership awarded development consent by UK Government
The planned Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) project, a world-first gas-fired power station with carbon capture, took another step-forward after receiving development consent from the Secretary of State for Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Consent was granted following a recommendation from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS).
Equinor’s H2H Saltend project given major boost as planning permission granted
One of the UK’s key decarbonisation projects, H2H Saltend, has been granted planning permission by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, strengthening its case in forthcoming Government competitions.
Northern Endurance Partnership confirms acquisition of proposed Humber onshore carbon capture pipelines
Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), of which Equinor is a partner, completes transfer of onshore Humber CO2 pipeline assets from National Grid Ventures (NGV).
Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations
The Blandford Road battery storage asset in the UK has come into operation. The operational phase marks an important milestone in Equinor’s ambition of delivering flexible power solutions in the country.
Hywind Scotland demonstrates commitment to Scottish communities by supporting local charities
Hywind Scotland, the world’s first floating wind farm, has made donations to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance and the Peterhead Area Community Trust. Hywind Scotland, a joint venture between Equinor and Masdar, is committed to actively contributing to vital community services; creating lasting value for local communities through its business activities.
World’s largest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank produces power for the first time
Major energy security milestone as world’s largest offshore wind farm produces first power.
Rosebank field to progress in the UK
Equinor and Ithaca Energy have taken the final investment decision to progress Phase 1 of the Rosebank development on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), investing USD 3.8 billion.
East Coast Cluster momentum builds as Equinor and bp awarded further carbon storage licence in North Sea
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has awarded a carbon storage licence to bp and Equinor which will allow the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) to develop further CO2 storage sites to serve the East Coast Cluster (ECC).
First campaign to install turbines at world’s largest offshore wind farm is underway
The campaign to install the first of 277 turbines at the world’s largest offshore wind farm is underway, marking a major advance in the industry and speeding up the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy system.
Dogger Bank Operations and Maintenance Base wins Net Zero and Sustainability Constructing Excellence in the North-East awards
The Dogger Bank Wind Farm’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base has been awarded the Net Zero and Sustainability awards in the 2023 Constructing Excellence in the North-East (CENE) awards.
Clean energy start-ups graduate TechX Accelerator with £740,000 equity raised
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) continues to drive transformational technologies through promising clean energy start-ups. The Centre’s 2023 cohort, comprised of 12 pioneering companies, have successfully graduated from the award-winning TechX Clean Energy Accelerator, which Equinor is a strategic partner of, after an intensive 15-week programme.
Students see Humber’s low carbon aspirations first-hand in Norway
A group of students from the Humber has travelled to Norway to learn about the low carbon technologies that could transform their region, as part of a sustainability competition prize sponsored by Equinor.