by westoncompliance | Jun 5, 2025 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Consultation, Hydrogen, Inspection, Offshore Installation, Offshore wind, Pipelines, UK
The HSE is consulting on bringing CCS and hydrogen pipelines under the Pipe-Lines Safety Regulations 1996, and transporting HSE inspectors to offshore wind facilities.An options assessment including early cost benefit analysis has been produced and can be used to...
by westoncompliance | May 15, 2025 | OEUK, Offshore wind, Renewables, UK
OEUK has published a new report, providing analysis of the UK’s offshore wind market, highlighting investment, policy and infrastructure changes needed to deliver 50 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. The report explores global market dynamics, the impact of...
by westoncompliance | May 13, 2025 | Defra, Marine, Offshore wind, UK
Defra opened a consultation on how the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) will function.Views were sought about the proposed Marine Recovery Fund (MRF), including:the application processthe costs and chargeshow it will deliver compensatory measures.The MRF will deliver...
by westoncompliance | Apr 3, 2025 | Crown Estate, Offshore wind, Ports, Renewables, Supply Chain, UK
The Crown Estate is focused on developing manufacturing facilities and port infrastructure, enabling faster deployment of UK offshore wind in the supply chain accelerator’s second round.Following The Crown Estate Act 2025, the second round was expanded to...
by westoncompliance | Apr 1, 2025 | Defra, Marine, Offshore wind, UK
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) opened a consultation on how the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) will function.Views are sought about the proposed Marine Recovery Fund (MRF), including:the application processthe costs and chargeshow it will...
by westoncompliance | Mar 31, 2025 | Compensation, Defra, Marine Licence, Offshore wind, Planning, UK
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published guidance regarding the strategic compensatory measures available to offshore wind developers.Strategic compensatory measures can be used by offshore wind developers for a derogation case as...
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2025 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Hydrogen, Licensing, NSTA, Offshore wind, Renewables, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) met with the UK government, industry and regulators to discuss the government consultation on ways of fostering an offshore clean energy industry.On 5 March, the government started seeking views on its vision for the North...
by westoncompliance | Mar 11, 2025 | Collisions, Navigation, Offshore wind, UK, Vessels
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice, after it was identified that there was a rise in the number of incidents of attendant ships colliding with offshore oil and gas and renewable energy structures. Failure of navigational watch processes...
by westoncompliance | Jan 30, 2025 | DESNZ, Development, Marine, Offshore wind, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published guidance for offshore wind developers on strategic compensation measures for offshore wind activities prior to the Marine Recovery Fund becoming operational.Read more…Source: DESNZ.
by westoncompliance | Jan 23, 2025 | Consents, OEUK, Offshore wind, Planning, Regulatory Process, UK
The Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has published guidelines for the development of offshore wind farms in UK waters.It covers key stages such as marine spatial planning, seabed leasing, consenting, grid connection, and revenue offtake agreements. The document highlights...
by westoncompliance | Dec 11, 2024 | Anchor, Crown Estate, Maintenance/Repairs, Offshore wind, Operations, Renewables, UK
The Crown Estate announced that thirteen organisations are set to share nearly £5m in funding through the initial round of The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator, across England, Wales and Scotland.Projects receiving funding include those enabling floating wind...
by westoncompliance | Nov 21, 2024 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Data, Marine, NSTA, Offshore wind, UK, Wells
The Offshore Energies digital strategy group (DSG) is hosting a workshop highlighting the proposed value of free data portals and signposting industry professionals and academic users to where they can be found.A wide range of data is currently shared by a range of...
by westoncompliance | Nov 21, 2024 | Decommissioning, Environment, Marine, OEUK, Offshore wind, Onshore, Regulatory Process, Renewables, UK
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has published guidelines providing a comprehensive framework for planning and managing the decommissioning of offshore wind projects, based on lessons learned from the oil and gas sector.The work breakdown structure (WBS) introduces...
by westoncompliance | Nov 21, 2024 | Decommissioning, Marine, OEUK, Offshore wind, Renewables, Submarine cables, Subsea equipment, UK
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has published guidelines, which offers insights and recommendations for integrating decommissioning considerations into the design and operation of offshore wind projects. It covers the regulatory framework, environmental impacts,...
by westoncompliance | Nov 20, 2024 | Decommissioning, OEUK, Offshore wind, Renewables, UK
OEUK’s Offshore Decommissioning Report 2024 provides a detailed outlook on decommissioning activities across the UK’s offshore energy sector for the next decade.The report underscores the sector’s role in advancing the energy transition, showcasing reuse and...
by westoncompliance | Oct 24, 2024 | Crown Estate Scotland, Marine, Offshore wind, Renewables, UK
The Crown Estate Scotland supports a new agreement between the UK and Scottish Governments, enabling Great British Energy to partner with Scottish bodies for renewable projects. This collaboration aims to enhance supply chains and infrastructure, advancing...
by westoncompliance | Oct 14, 2024 | Emergency Response, MCA, Offshore wind, Renewables, Safety, Search and Rescue, UK
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published guidance relating to emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations – including wind, wave, tide and current – and requirements for Search And Rescue helicopter operations in and...
by westoncompliance | Sep 27, 2024 | MCA, Navigation, Offshore wind, Renewables, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) seeks views on a draft Marine Guidance Note (MGN) for towing and partially submerged floating structures for use in the offshore renewable energy and aquaculture industries.Read more…Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Aug 28, 2024 | Conservation, Crown Estate, Defra, DESNZ, Net Zero, Offshore wind, Renewables, UK
The Crown Estate has published the third annual report for the Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme, in partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).The Crown...
by westoncompliance | Aug 16, 2024 | Conservation, JNCC, Offshore wind, UK, Wildlife
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) published new guidance which provides updated advice to help the offshore wind industry in assessing the risk of seabird collision with wind turbines.Joint advice note from the Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies (SNCBs)...
