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scotland
Commodities Kent appointed as owner’s engineer for Buchan floating wind farm in Scotland
Kent has been selected as the owner's engineer for the Buchan floating wind farm in Scotland, a nearly 1GW project located 75 km off Fraserburgh. The appointment includes support from Vekta Group and New Power Partners as the project progresses towards a final investment decision and construction by the end of the decade.
Logistics Shetland Plans £1.5bn Undersea Tunnels to Replace Ageing Ferry Fleet
Shetland Islands Council is set to approve a £1.5bn plan to build undersea tunnels connecting the mainland to Yell, Unst, and potentially Whalsay and Bressay, replacing ageing ferries. The project, inspired by the Faroe Islands, aims to improve capacity, reduce costs, and support the UK's only spaceport at Saxavord. Current ferry services carry 750,000 passengers annually at a cost of £23m per year.
Commodities Scotland Awards £1.7M for Offshore Wind Skills Training Pipeline
The Scottish Government has awarded almost £1.7 million ($2.25 million) to three projects to boost training and skills for the offshore wind sector, including a regional skills hub, expanded engineering construction programmes, and new courses at North East Scotland College. The funding, part of the Offshore Wind Skills Programme, is expected to attract similar private investment and support an estimated 49,000 jobs in Scotland's offshore wind industry.
Finance TRIG Sells 17.5% Stake in Scottish Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm for £155 Million
The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited (TRIG) will sell its 17.5% stake in the 588MW Beatrice offshore wind farm off Scotland for approximately £155 million ($208.2 million) to funds managed by Equitix Investment Management. The sale, at a 4% discount to the December 2025 valuation, will reduce TRIG's borrowings by £375 million and supports its £400 million capital realisation target. Completion is expected before end-2026, subject to third-party consent.
Technology Silent Hill Townfall: A Nostalgic Horror Experience
Silent Hill Townfall, developed by Konami and Screen Burn Interactive, immerses players in a meticulously detailed 1990s Scottish setting. The game, set to release on September 24, 2026, features innovative gameplay mechanics and a first-person perspective to enhance the horror experience.