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£150m green energy site proposed for Ayrshire coal terminal

The National

3 days ago

Business
The National

£150m green energy site proposed for Ayrshire coal terminal

Clydeport — part of Peel Ports Group, the UK's second largest port operator — has exchanged an option agreement with Statkraft, a European firm, to explore the potential development at its Hunterston PARC (Port and Resource Campus) site. The proposed facility would be used for the production, storage and export of hydrogen. Linked to the existing jetty at the site via pipeline, it will allow hydrogen to be exported from the UK on vessels in the form of ammonia. READ MORE: Scottish Government scraps plans for national park in Galloway Lewis McIntyre, managing director of Port Services at Peel Ports Group, said: 'This is a very exciting new development for Hunterston — hydrogen is vital to the energy transition, and we're proud to play our part in making such a development possible here on the west coast of Scotland. 'It is testament to Hunterston's vast potential to house a range of innovative renewables projects. 'Not only are we bringing a brownfield site back into economic use, it will contribute massively to inward investment and job creation in a region that desperately needs it.' The development of the facility has been seen as an investment in the area, creating and supporting jobs within the Ayrshire economy. Stuart Marley, Statkraft's principal hydrogen project manager, said: 'Hunterston is an ideal home for this facility, given its location and outstanding infrastructure. 'Hydrogen is an important tool in addressing the emissions from carbon-intensive industries, and we look forward to progressing our plans for the site.' READ MORE: Plans shelved for a controversial energy plant in Scottish Borders town There are several renewables projects at advanced stages at Hunterston, including the UK's first undersea energy cable factory, a liquid air energy storage facility and an onshore aquaculture facility. Peel Ports Group has been granted planning permission for the £150m redevelopment of the site's marine yard, which it intends to use to house a facility supporting offshore wind developments. Though currently in talks with several developers already, the company is open to proposals for alternative uses for the marine yard. Discussions are underway with several more potential customers, with the entire Hunterston site on track to generate £3.5bn in inward investment and create over 5,000 jobs.

Statkraft: Delivering strength and resilience, through sustainability

Irish Examiner

3 days ago

Business
Irish Examiner

Statkraft: Delivering strength and resilience, through sustainability

Pat O'Sullivan, Country Sustainability Manager, Statkraft Ireland, outlines the company's commitment to delivering renewable technologies that transform how we power our homes, businesses, and communities Today's world is facing many challenges ranging from the personal and individual, to national and international, across issues including our climate, cost of living and biodiversity crises. At Statkraft we believe that becoming socially, environmentally and economically stronger and more resilient is arguably more important now than it ever has been before, and we believe that sustainability holds the key to delivering this resilience. Sustainability simply means, doing the right thing, in the right way and making decisions that benefit people and the environment around us — both today and tomorrow. We take a balanced, pragmatic approach, ensuring that our actions are grounded, appropriate for the present and guided by delivering positive long-term impact. At Statkraft Ireland, we are capturing our onshore and offshore wind energy resources, our solar resources and also delivering critical services to ensure that we have both energy storage and a stable grid system. Each year we are connecting projects to our electricity grid that put us in a stronger, more resilient and more sustainable energy position. We are committed to delivering renewable technologies that transform how we power our homes, businesses, and communities. In delivering renewable energy onto our electricity system today, we are securing Ireland's energy independence and sustainability. Every project we deliver is taking a step towards that goal. In Ireland, we cannot allow ourselves to be at the mercy of costly foreign energy imports especially when we have all the natural resources required to provide for our energy needs today and into the future. Pat O'Sullivan, Country Sustainability Manager, and Andrea Maestu Gallego, Project Sustainability Manager, with Statkraft. However, fostering strength and resilience is not limited to what we do, it is also embedded within what we do. We work with local communities to deliver resilience guided by local input and feedback. Social, environmental and energy initiatives to name but a few are supported through our local community benefit funds and separately we aim to maximise local economic gain through employment and contracts. Environmentally, we aim to ensure that local resilience is protected and enhanced with a pathway to grow, allowing this to strengthen year on year. Our natural environment and resources are precious to us as Irish people and they need to be safeguarded. At Statkraft, our sustainability strategy revolves around four pillars: The Just Transition (People), Biodiversity, Climate and Circularity. We have a Sustainability Action Plan aimed at delivering on these pillars through a balanced approach which will build capacity through collaboration. Our approach ensures that all risks are managed and opportunities for enhancement identified. 'Ní neart go cur le chéile' — 'There is no strength if we don't pull together' Our journey to realise our full sustainability ambitions will take time, but this journey can be made easier, faster and more effective through collaboration. While individuals can make a difference, dramatic differences can be achieved when we join forces and work together. Our teams have a proven track record of working proactively and constructively in an inclusive way with communities both onshore and offshore. This is not something new — we have worked like this for the past decade. What is new however, is the context of the relationships that we are building with our contractors and broader stakeholders with the common view of maximising the opportunities associated with sustainability. Clonfad Solar Farm in Co Westmeath is a working example of Statkraft's vision, a model of how renewable energy projects can succeed by aligning project management excellence with social responsibility, environmental awareness and sustainability governance and management. Clonfad Solar Farm in Co Westmeath is a working example of our vision. With the capacity to reduce CO2 emissions by c.750,000 tonnes, the project is working with the local environment — not against it — to protect and enhance biodiversity. Low-carbon technology has been employed sensibly during construction, and waste is being managed carefully and intelligently. With over 300 people employed on site, including local men and women, the project is ensuring decent wages and decent working conditions for all. Our four pillars - People, Biodiversity, Climate and Circularity are being delivered on in a balanced and pragmatic way, working collaboratively with all stakeholders. Clonfad has emerged as a model of how renewable energy projects can succeed by aligning project management excellence with social responsibility, environmental awareness and sustainability governance and management. Prioritising issues such as embedding sustainability processes and carrying out sustainability risk assessments may not sound exciting, but ultimately, they are very important and effective. We have a vision and a plan and a team that is already delivering on making a positive impact on people's lives, the environment and the climate. We have depth in our approach and have no interest in tokenistic gestures, superficial PR, greenwashing, or any other form of populism. Statkraft is committed to making a meaningful impact and leaving a real legacy that this generation can be proud of.

European energy giant to build hydrogen facility in Scotland

The Herald Scotland

4 days ago

Business
The Herald Scotland

European energy giant to build hydrogen facility in Scotland

Statkraft, Europe's largest generator of renewable energy, has proposed the development of a green hydrogen facility at Hunterston, the former coal terminal in Ayrshire. Clydeport – part of Peel Ports Group, the UK's second largest port operator – has exchanged an option agreement with Statkraft to explore the potential development at its Hunterston PARC (Port and Resource Campus) site. The proposed facility would be used for the production, storage and export of hydrogen. Linked to the existing jetty at the site via pipeline, it will allow hydrogen to be exported from the UK on vessels in the form of ammonia. Lewis McIntyre, managing director - port services at Peel Ports Group, said: 'This is a very exciting new development for Hunterston – hydrogen is vital to the energy transition, and we're proud to play our part in making such a development possible here on the west coast of Scotland. 'It is testament to Hunterston's vast potential to house a range of innovative renewables projects. Not only are we bringing a brownfield site back into economic use, it will contribute massively to inward investment and job creation in a region that desperately needs it.' Stuart Marley, Statkraft's principal hydrogen project manager, said: 'Hunterston is an ideal home for this facility, given its location and outstanding infrastructure. Hydrogen is an important tool in addressing the emissions from carbon-intensive industries, and we look forward to progressing our plans for the site.' There are several renewables projects at advanced stages at Hunterston, including XLCC's UK-first undersea energy cable factory, Highview Power's world's largest Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility, and Bakkafrost's onshore aquaculture facility. Peel Ports Group has been granted planning permission for the £150m redevelopment of the site's marine yard, which it intends will house a facility to support offshore wind developments. Although it is currently in talks with several developers already the company is open to proposals for alternative uses for the marine yard. Talks are under way with several more potential customers, with the entire Hunterston site said to be on track to generate £3.5 billion in inward investment and create over 5,000 jobs.

Skanska secures $136m contract for Swedish correctional facility expansion

Yahoo

6 days ago

Business
Yahoo

Skanska secures $136m contract for Swedish correctional facility expansion

Skanska has signed an expansion and renovation contract with Specialfastigheter Sverige, a Swedish state-owned property company, for the Österåker correctional facility, located north of Stockholm, Sweden. The contract for the facility is valued at approximately Skr1.3bn ($136m). It will be registered in the company's Swedish order bookings for the second quarter of 2025. Since early 2022, Skanska has been engaged in construction and preparatory works for the last phase of the project, which has now been finalised. The overall construction plan involves the reconstruction of two buildings, the creation of 13 new buildings, and various smaller service structures, alongside necessary ground and foundation works. The phased handover of the completed sections to Specialfastigheter Sverige is scheduled to continue until the autumn of 2027. Including previously billed work, the total project value for the company reaches approximately Skr2.7bn. Skanska, a project development and construction group, has a presence in Europe and North America. The company has recently secured multiple contracts across Scandinavia. In Norway, Skanska has been contracted by Statkraft for enhancements to a water tunnel and the construction of a new 2km long access tunnel at the Saurdal hydroelectric power plant. In Sweden, Skanska will construct three new buildings and associated groundwork at the Skogome prison in Gothenburg for Specialfastigheter. Additionally, last month, Skanska entered into a Skr580m ($58.4m) agreement with the Municipality of Landskrona for the construction of a football stadium and an indoor swim centre, with construction set to commence in August of this year. The football arena is anticipated to be completed by 2027, while the swim centre is expected to be ready by 2028. "Skanska secures $136m contract for Swedish correctional facility expansion" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.