Member Info for LSE03

Https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/daera-appoints-new-board-member

Mr Cargo is a retired Chartered Engineer with over 30 years’ experience of asset management with significant commercial experience delivering large scale projects. He has many years of board-level experience including regulation, management of essential energy infrastructure, with a special interest in risk management systems and operational resilience. He is also a non-executive director of Northern Ireland Utility Regulator.

Mr Cargo’s appointment, which is for three years and commenced on 1 September 2023, increases the number of NEBMs on the DAERA Departmental Board to three and strengthens further the skills base.

Https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-strengthens-defence-export-ties-with-poland

"This visit also builds on the UK-Polish Defence Treaty and the UK–Poland Defence and Security Strategic Partnership 2030 announced in July this year, which will be of long-term benefit to the defence, jobs and skills of both nations, strengthening bi-lateral relations."

Https://www.energyvoice.com/renewables-energy-transition/402659/stornoway-port-signs-49m-contract-for-deep-water-terminal/

Explains the funding partners and the rationale for support for the port development which has been 4 years in planning / construction and expected to open by end of the year.

"Development of the terminal will also increase the capabilities and flexibility of the Arnish fabrication yard at Stornoway operated by Harland and Wolff."

“The development of the Stornoway deep water terminal will be a game changer for the local economy and for Scotland’s aspirations to grow our renewables and cruise sectors,” said deputy first minister, John Swinney.

“The Scottish Government has long been supportive of this project, which will create jobs and multiple economic benefits for the Hebrides.

“The terminal is a key element of the Islands Growth Deal and will enable cruise traffic and expansion of the offshore renewables supply chain in the wake of the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round, as well as providing infrastructure for a range of other potential activities.”

Stornoway Port Authority chairman Murdo Murray, added the contract signing signalled the imminent start of “an historic project which has the potential to truly transform the economy of the Outer Hebrides.”

Terminal already attracting “high levels of interest”

Mr Murray continued: “The deep water terminal will open a new gateway to the islands for a wide range of sectors and become a catalyst for significant further development here. It is already attracting high levels of interest from potential customers."

Https://www.navylookout.com/multi-role-support-ships-the-future-of-royal-navy-amphibious-capability/

"Even if the joint design effort succeeds, construction is likely to remain a national endeavour with Damen certain to build the Dutch vessels. In the UK it is more complicated to predict where the ships could be built. The construction of 6 ships displacing anything between 10-25,000 tonnes will demand considerable shipyard capacity and it may involve an industrial consortium. Assuming the FSS project remains on track, then the regenerated Harland & Wolff shipyard at Belfast could be an ideal assembly site for such large vessels."

Https://www.britishirishcouncil.org/

Potential role for British Irish council which supports energy initiatives that benefit UK and RoI.

Https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/scotland-works-for-key-euro-energy-role-angus-robertson-4280292

Definitely need to build spur to Belfast :)

Bridgedogg1, sorry

Nope, great spot by Briggdogg1 👍

I see a like to JW on LinkedIn on the IM news from CFO at Red Funnel Group who I understand operate the Isle of Wight Ferry. Maybe reading too much into that one but maybe not:)

Https://m.independent.ie/business/irish/bord-gais-energy-owner-warns-uk-lacks-gas-storage-capacity/a213014657.html

Bord Gais Energy / Centrica, another potential suitor and has gas fired power stations in RoI

Kaeren, Briggdogg1 posted from memory

https://www.shetland.gov.uk/fair-isle-ferry-replacement

Sorry typo, The Scottish islands that are being put at risk..

Https://www.euronews.com/2023/09/05/the-scottish-islands-that-are-being-put-at-risk-by-an-ongoing-ferry-crisis

"Six new vessels are due to go into service connecting the Scottish islands and the mainland by the end of 2025, while a small vessel replacement programme should be underway before the end of the calendar year."

Https://renews.biz/87914/offshore-wind-could-secure-scots-hydrogen-potential/

"The report uses a range of scenarios for Scotland’s potential future hydrogen generation, with a focus on ScotWind and INTOG offshore wind projects which might dedicate some of their output to hydrogen electrolysis.

Options for hydrogen transportation, which are detailed in the report, include injection into domestic gas networks or storage as well as export to mainland Europe by ship or pipeline.

The opportunities afforded by an indicative trunk pipeline connecting Scotland to Germany are explored, with feed-in pipelines from key locations in Shetland, Orkney, Cromarty Firth, and St Fergus."

H&W opportunity to link Islandmagee storage facility to the Net Zero Technology Centre’s (NZTC) Hydrogen Backbone Link project.

Https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-66708859

Near Belfast :)

Hi Kaeren,

Could it be helping put more than 1 barge on Sunrise as it leaves?.

Https://www.ship-technology.com/news/harland-wolff-announce-ferry-operations-on-the-isles-of-scilly/?cf-view

Says service would start from Apr 25.

Much higher :) let the potential buyers compete to set a value.

Https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/first-look-new-ferry-serve-8717148?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target

Https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2023-09-04/first-look-at-new-ferry-that-will-serve-the-isles-of-scilly

Bullish headline :)