Tag Archives: Scotland

METRO Expands UK Presence with Acquisition of Caterite to Boost Food Service Distribution

(IN BRIEF) METRO has expanded its food service distribution (FSD) business in the UK by acquiring Caterite Food & Wineservice, a specialist in food delivery to the HoReCa sector in the Lake District and northern regions of the UK. This … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Secures New Wind Park Approvals, Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has received building permits for three new wind parks in Lower Saxony, Germany, adding 116 megawatts to their renewable energy capacity. These projects, along with other wind and solar initiatives currently under development, are part of … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF Secures EUR 190 Million Contract for Infrastructure Maintenance in North Lanarkshire, Scotland

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH has been awarded a significant infrastructure maintenance contract by North Lanarkshire Council in Scotland, worth at least EUR 190 million. The contract, which covers road maintenance, bridge repairs, and other critical infrastructure services, will … Read the full press release

Vestas Lands 81 MW Wind Turbine Deal for Scotland’s Pencloe Project with Invenergy

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured an 81 MW contract from Invenergy for the Pencloe wind energy project in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The project involves the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of 18 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines. Vestas will also … Read the full press release

Ocean Winds’ Moray West Wind Farm Powers Amazon’s Renewable Energy Ambitions

(IN BRIEF) Amazon has expanded its commitment to renewable energy by signing a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with ENGIE. This agreement increases Amazon’s share of the energy output from the Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland to 473MW, … Read the full press release

Platform_ Completes Glasgow’s Largest Build-to-Rent Scheme, Bringing Modern Living to the City Center

(IN BRIEF) Platform_ has successfully completed its Build-to-Rent (BTR) development in Glasgow’s City Centre, which provides 498 homes and is the largest of its kind in Scotland. Constructed by GRAHAM and designed by Keppie Design, this iconic 20-story building offers … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s Partnership with Extreme E Supports Climate Change Awareness and Salmon Conservation in Scotland

IoT Technology to Aid Conservation Efforts for Scottish Atlantic Salmon

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Extreme E have partnered to protect Scotland’s Atlantic salmon from the impacts of climate change. Extreme E, an eco-conscious, all-electric motorsport series, aims to raise awareness about climate change while showcasing damaged environments. The racing series … Read the full press release

Professor Sir Philip Cohen receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards 2023

(IN BRIEF) Professor Sir Philip Cohen, founding director of Dundee’s MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards 2023. The ceremony, which took place at the National Museum of Scotland, recognized … Read the full press release

Amey partners with Scottish local authorities to tackle carbon reduction in educational facilities

(IN BRIEF) Amey, a provider of facilities management (FM) services to educational facilities in Scotland and the UK, is working closely with its clients and suppliers to develop sustainable ways of creating low-cost energy solutions for schools. The Scottish Government’s … Read the full press release

Serco Caledonian Sleeper (SCS) to deploy CAF’s LeadMind solution to optimize service availability, comfort, and safety

(PRESS RELEASE) BEASAIN, Spain, 10-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (BME: CAF), a Spanish publicly listed company which manufactures railway vehicles and equipment and buses through its Solaris Bus & Coach subsidiary, has announced that its … Read the full press release

Start of the power generation from Seagreen offshore wind farm off the coast of Angus in Scotland

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 23-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a global multi-energy company with over 100,000 employees and presence in more than 130 countries as well as the world’s 3rd-largest low-carbon LNG company, has announced along with its partner SSE … Read the full press release

Beginn der Stromerzeugung im Offshore-Windpark Seagreen vor der Küste von Angus in Schottland

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, 23-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), ein globales Multi-Energieunternehmen mit über 100.000 Mitarbeitern und Präsenz in mehr als 130 Ländern sowie das drittgrößte kohlenstoffarme LNG-Unternehmen der Welt, hat zusammen mit seinem Partner SSE Renewables, einem führenden Entwickler und … Read the full press release

Consortium to develop a GBP 4 billion 2 GW offshore windfarm project off the west coast of Orkney in Scotland

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ ABERDEEN, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced it is part of the consortium, where it owns 38.25%, together with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) (46.75%) and RIDG … Read the full press release

Stagecoach and renewable energy company SSE to trial a new community electric vehicle charging hub

Trial scheme would maximise efficiency of EV charging infrastructure by making it available to fleet users and local community during the day when buses are out of depots (PRESS RELEASE) PERTH, Scotland, UK, 8-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Stagecoach (LON: SGC), … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies’ newly opened UK Offshore Wind Hub in Aberdeen to help its staff transition from oil and gas to offshore wind

TotalEnergies opens UK offshore wind hub in Aberdeen ScotWind partners announce £140m initiative for Scottish industry Partners aim for high level of Scottish local content (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 18-Oct-2021— /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil … Read the full press release

UK Seafood Innovation Fund selects BMT’s AquaDEEP to tackle sea lice infestation in Scotland’s aquaculture industry

(PRESS RELEASE) TEDDINGTON, UK, 14-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT announces that its innovative solutions will be used to address current pressing issues facing aquaculture in Scotland. UK Seafood Innovation Fund, that supports bold and ambitious tech-driven projects that will enable … Read the full press release

Online used car platform “heycar” expands internationally

(PRESS RELEASE) BRAUNSCHWEIG, 15-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Successful online used car marketplace “heycar” expands internationally into the United Kingdom. Providing high-quality used vehicles with warranty to used car buyers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland at www.heycar.co.uk. The heycar … Read the full press release

BOURBON completes the installation of the first wind turbine at Cobra Wind’s Kincardine site, Scotland

PARIS, 28-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Contracted by the Spanish construction group Cobra, BOURBON completed the installation of the first wind turbine at Cobra Wind’s Kincardine site, Scotland, off the coast of Aberdeen this summer. Bourbon Subsea Services’ experience in floating wind turbine … Read the full press release

Scientists seek to discover whether Scotland’s seas are a mating ground for basking sharks

EXETER, 17-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists seeking to discover whether Scotland’s seas are a mating ground for basking sharks have filmed new footage showing the sharks being sociable, including a first look at groups forming on the seabed. These data have … Read the full press release

Professionals helping refugees from around the world to settle in Scotland will meet at the University of Dundee

Dundee, Scotland, UK, 27-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Professionals helping refugees from around the world to settle in Scotland will meet at the University of Dundee next week to discuss how they can better support families adjusting to life in their new … Read the full press release