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Nope, happy for H&W to be a partner in the project over the 40 year asset life and longer if / when converted for hydrogen use if that makes more sense financially.

Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-67655480.amp

BBC have corrected the story now to state the FSS contract is already awarded to a consortium.

Interesting that the payment is not just for physical assets.

Https://www.business-live.co.uk/manufacturing/harland-wolff-provides-update-77m-28041809

John Wood, chief executive of Harland & Wolff, said: "It was fantastic to have the Minister visit us in Appledore as we ramp up to deliver the FSS programme. Through the £77m investment we’ve received as part of Team Resolute, we’ve been transforming our yards to become some of the most advanced in the world as well as upskilling our workforce, transferring knowledge from Navantia, and welcoming hundreds of new colleagues into the business.”

"Through the £77m investment we've received" implies payment has been received by the company.

Https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/hydrogen-production-projects-interactive-map

NI looks like a key locational area where assets could be put in place to support development of the hydrogen economy.

Much better Scaffman 👍

Https://committees.scilly.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=127&MId=1316

See Section 2 Additional Material ( from memory ) to see what was discussed. Seems Council does not support IOSSC proposal. See that Defence and National Shipbuilding Office copied in on correspondence.

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Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-67655480.amp

Partial extract

Royal Navy support vessels would be built in Britain instead of overseas under a Labour government, according to the shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves.

She also told the BBC she would like to see contracts for ferry construction and renewable energy go to British firms, where possible.

The GMB Union, which represents many shipyard workers, welcomes Labour's proposed approach.

General Secretary Gary Smith said there are "major issues" with how the Ministry of Defence procures work and there should be far less focus on competition for these kinds of contracts.

"For too long, the UK has been exporting high-quality jobs halfway around the world, depriving communities here of opportunities. That's meant we've hollowed out large parts of our manufacturing base," he said.

"There's potential to create more quality jobs in the UK, more apprenticeships and more opportunity for working class kids."

Separately article talks about FSS contract as if not placed which is incorrect.

"Among the big contracts to be awarded in the next few years is one for three new Fleet Solid Support ships.

These 40,000 tonne vessels carry munitions and supplies for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Could these be the first vessels built under these new rules?"

You'd think BBC should be asked to correct that.

Not at all Consuela. You should be proud of how you are using your talents.

Https://www.offshorewind.biz/2023/12/07/scotlands-4-1-gw-offshore-wind-project-receives-onshore-grid-connection-approval/

Https://theenergyst.com/crown-estate-preps-floating-celtic-sea-turbines-to-light-up-4-million-homes/

Just beside Appledore

Https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/us-release-hydrogen-subsidy-guidance-after-cop28-2023-12-06/

Https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-acquisition-pipeline

Interesting projects, some single source, see DE&S for example

Https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/our-business/marine/round-5

Patiala extract

"Latest updates

7 December, 2023 - We have published an Information Memorandum (IM) which outlines details of the Round 5 opportunity, requirements, and anticipated timelines for the leasing process. You can find the IM in our Document Library.

Prospective Bidders are invited to join us at a Round 5 Bidders Day in Swansea on 31st January 2024, to hear all the details of the Round 5 tender and ask questions of our senior representatives. Bidders wishing to attend can register here by 17:00 (GMT) on 22 December 2023.  

The Round 5 leasing process will begin in early 2024 when pre-qualification questionnaires will be issued to prospective Bidders.  Detailed timings will be confirmed in due course. Should developers wish to express their early non-binding interest in participating in Round 5, they may do so by registering on The Crown Estate’s e-tendering portal. "

Https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news/floating-wind-farms-set-to-power-more-than-4-million-homes-bringing-jobs-and

Partial extract

"Today (7th December 2023), The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, has set out further details of a new leasing round for three commercial-scale floating wind projects in the Celtic Sea off the coast of South Wales and South West England. The projects have the potential to deliver enough clean, renewable energy for more than four million homes.

The new wind farms will have a combined capacity of up to 4.5GW and are expected to be the first phase of commercial development in the region, with the UK Government confirming as part of its Autumn Statement in November 2023 its intention to unlock space for up to a further 12GW of capacity in the Celtic Sea."

"An Information Memorandum published today (7th December 2023) also includes details of a series of contractual commitments for developers to create positive social and environmental impacts, focused on skills and training, tackling inequalities in employment, environmental benefits and working with local communities. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate commitments for the timely access to the port infrastructure needed to successfully develop their projects."

"New supply chain opportunities

Round 5 will be the first time floating wind farms have been deployed on commercial scale, presenting a number of supply chain opportunities as the market matures.

The Crown Estate has commissioned new research, due to be published in the new year, to provide a view on how best to maximise the economic and social benefits arising from Round 5 and the longer-term sustainable development of the offshore wind industry.

The Crown Estate has also outlined its intention to bring forward a new pilot fund to help accelerate supply chain projects, with an initial focus on opportunities arising from Round 5. Further details are expected to be set out in the first part of 2024."

Https://www.offshore-energy.biz/cop28-39-countries-endorse-declaration-for-mutual-recognition-of-hydrogen-standards/

Flagship Hydrogen Declaration of Intent to pursue mutual recognition of hydrogen certification schemes, both at political and technical levels, was announced and endorsed by 39 countries including the UK.

Https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/belfast-harbour-named-best-uk-ireland-port-of-call-by-cruise-critic-in-15th-annual-editors-picks-awards/

Congrats sent from H & W people on LinkedIn.

Https://safety4sea.com/shipping-leaders-set-targets-for-2030-to-enable-a-net-zero-sector/

"Thirty leaders in the shipping sectors – including cargo owners, ship operators, ports, bunkering companies, and equipment manufacturers – signed a Joint Commitment, organized by the UN High Level Champions and RMI, today at COP28 to enable the use of renewable hydrogen-derived shipping fuel this decade to meet maritime industry decarbonization targets."

For decarbonisation, large scale investment in Hydrogen infrastructure seems to be key.

Https://www.cityam.com/eight-out-of-200-offshore-wind-bosses-confident-in-uks-2030-plan/

"One of the principal drivers of doubt is the UK’s port, labour and vessel capacity, with more than two thirds of leaders (67 per cent) warn that the UK’s current capability is too limited to support both the offshore wind and oil and gas sectors"

“Given the timelines we have to fix these problems, any uncertainty is bad and the political consideration is that we need clear, consistent leadership on this topic regardless of which party is in power”.