News
Check out the OrbisEnergy News section on a regular basis for the most up to date stories and intelligence from our tenants, plus information from regional and national industry sources.
UK fossil fuel electricity ‘at lowest level since 1957’
The amount of UK electricity generated from fossil fuels fell 22% year-on-year in 2023 to the lowest level since 1957.
Sizewell B, near Southwold, hits electricity generation milestone, equivalent of powering Suffolk homes for 192 years
Sizewell B has hit a significant milestone this week as it passed 250TWh of electricity generation, the equivalent of being able to power every home in Suffolk for 192 years.
1.4GW Viking Link goes online
National Grid’s new 1400MW Viking Link electricity interconnector became operational this afternoon, transporting power between the UK and Denmark.
Seatrium secures S$500m finance deal
Seatrium has announced its subsidiary Seatrium Financial Services (SFS) has secured a S$500m committed revolving credit loan facility (RCF) arranged by DBS, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore).
Lamprell Secures Norfolk Vanguard Transition Piece Job
UK-headquartered Lamprell has signed a reservation agreement for the supply of transition pieces for the Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farms in the UK.
RWE in £1bn swoop for 4.2GW Norfolk offshore wind zone
RWE is to acquire the consented 4200MW Norfolk offshore wind zone from Vattenfall for £963m.
UPDATED: Vestas lines up 4.2GW Norfolk turbine deal
Vestas has secured agreements to supply turbines to Vattenfall for the 4200MW Norfolk offshore wind complex off east England.
Orsted takes FID on 2.9GW Hornsea 3
Orsted has taken the final investment decision on its 2900MW Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in England.
15 years and still going strong for OrbisEnergy in Lowestoft
In November 2023, OrbisEnergy reached a significant milestone. The clean energy innovation hub celebrated 15 years since first opening its doors to welcome companies to set up in the East of England.
Sizewell C nuclear power plant approval ruled lawful by Court of Appeal
A proposed new nuclear power station in Suffolk has cleared a legal hurdle after the Court of Appeal ruled the government's decision to approve the site was lawful.
