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Green hydrogen partnership throws its support behind £1b Highland investment bid
Green hydrogen partnership throws its support behind £1b Highland investment bid
30 June 2022
ScottishPower and Storegga have expressed their support for the Green Freeport bid by Opportunity Cromarty Firth.
Aventus Energy Alness training centre is first of its kind
Aventus Energy Alness training centre is first of its kind
19 June 2022
The move comes at an exciting time for the Cromarty Firth area.
Ocean Winds backs Opportunity Cromarty Firth green freeport bid
Ocean Winds backs Opportunity Cromarty Firth green freeport bid
16 June 2022
One of Scotland’s leading offshore wind companies is joining Opportunity Cromarty Firth and supporting their green freeport bid.
Highlands and Islands an ‘ideal’ place for a green freeport
Highlands and Islands an ‘ideal’ place for a green freeport
14 June 2022
The region is an ideal place to host at least one of Scotland’s green free ports, according to Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Roy MacGregor: 'This is one of the biggest industrial opportunities Scotland has ever had and the Highland area is at its heart'
Roy MacGregor: 'This is one of the biggest industrial opportunities Scotland has ever had and the Highland area is at its heart'
28 May 2022
A businessman has said the Cromarty Firth winning green freeport status could be 'one of the biggest industrial opportunities Scotland has ever had'.
Global initiative to launch to help with future floating offshore wind projects in the Cromarty and Moray Firths
Global initiative to launch to help with future floating offshore wind projects in the Cromarty and Moray Firths
27 May 2022
HIE have announced a new initiative to help attract overseas manufacturers to the Highlands and Islands.
'No other location in the entire nation better positioned to become a green freeport' than Cromarty Firth
'No other location in the entire nation better positioned to become a green freeport' than Cromarty Firth
19 May 2022
Inverness Chamber of Commerce has joined Opportunity Cromarty Firth which is committed to Cromarty Firth being a Scottish Green Freeport.
Energy firm announces plans for 400 new jobs across Scotland over the next year
Energy firm announces plans for 400 new jobs across Scotland over the next year
04 May 2022
SSEN Transmission have announced plans for 400 new jobs across Scotland over the next year
Opportunity Cromarty Firth say the region's proven track record make the Highlands ideally placed to deliver on new government energy strategy
Opportunity Cromarty Firth say the region's proven track record make the Highlands ideally placed to deliver on new government energy strategy
08 April 2022
The Cromarty Firth and Highlands are ready to play a key role in delivering the UK’s new Energy Security Strategy
Dramatic video images show the Port of Cromarty Firth’s (PoCF) latest pilot vessel undergoing a rigorous final trial in heavy seas
Dramatic video images show the Port of Cromarty Firth’s (PoCF) latest pilot vessel undergoing a rigorous final trial in heavy seas
06 April 2022
Irish Seas provide a tough test for new Port of Cromarty Firth pilot vessel
Opportunity Cromarty Firth pledges to make 'compelling bid' for green freeport status
Opportunity Cromarty Firth pledges to make 'compelling bid' for green freeport status
25 March 2022
Opportunity Cromarty Firth has reaffirmed its determination to be one of Scotland's two green freeports following the publication of new guidance
New guide calls on Scotland's green freeport operators to commit to fair work practices and green energy ambitions
New guide calls on Scotland's green freeport operators to commit to fair work practices and green energy ambitions
25 March 2022
A new guide has been published to show potential green freeport operators what will be required of them by the Scottish and UK governments
Third Martime UK Award in succession for Port of Comarty Firth is recognition of its positive impact on the wider region
Third Martime UK Award in succession for Port of Comarty Firth is recognition of its positive impact on the wider region
14 March 2022
The Port of Cromarty Firth completed a hat trick of wins at the Maritime UK Awards by once again winning the coastal powerhouse category
Highland Council makes deal with net zero technology specialist with the aim of becoming a centre of innovation for decarbonised transport
Highland Council makes deal with net zero technology specialist with the aim of becoming a centre of innovation for decarbonised transport
11 March 2022
The Highlands is set to be a leader in the decarbonisation of transport following an agreement between the council and net zero specialist Getech
New director will oversee development of pioneering Inverness hydrogen hub
New director will oversee development of pioneering Inverness hydrogen hub
08 March 2022
Net zero technology provider Getech has appointed a new director to lead the development of its green hydrogen hubs, including one in Inverness
Online low-carbon workshops to be held by Transition Black Isle
Online low-carbon workshops to be held by Transition Black Isle
07 March 2022
WORKSHOPS aimed at helping people make the switch to low-carbon heating are being held by Transition Black Isle.
Renewables sector expansion good news for Highland firms, Scottish Renewables report states
Renewables sector expansion good news for Highland firms, Scottish Renewables report states
19 February 2022
Businesses with strong Ross-shire links are set to benefit from a massive expansion in Scotland's renewables energy sector
Silver lining for Tain primary infants after power outage
Silver lining for Tain primary infants after power outage
30 January 2022
Infants at a primary school in Tain are enjoying a new barked area in their learning garden after a power outage required SSE to dig it up.
Orkney test marks a major milestone for Inverness wave power pioneer AWS Ocean Energy
Orkney test marks a major milestone for Inverness wave power pioneer AWS Ocean Energy
27 January 2022
Highland wave power innovator AWS Ocean Energy is marking a major milestone with the arrival of its new wave energy converter in Orkney for sea tests
Iconic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff holds its first ever Highland careers fair
Iconic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff holds its first ever Highland careers fair
20 January 2022
One of the most famous names in shipbuilding, Harland & Wolff, is to host its first Inverness-Nigg Careers’ Evening in Alness
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