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Three new test and demonstration floating wind projects in the Celtic Sea to progress to next stage
New floating wind technology in the UK has taken an important step forward with the announcement that 300MW of new projects, identified through The Crown Estate’s Test and Demonstration leasing opportunity, have been given the green light to progress to the next stage of assessment.Read more
In pursuit of net zero: new forum to unlock co-location opportunities for CCUS and offshore wind
The Crown Estate today announces the formation of the Offshore Wind and CCUS Co-location Forum which will identify the key challenges and opportunities associated with the co-location of Offshore Wind and Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) infrastructure, as well as solutions to help make this a reality where neededRead more
The Crown Estate announces £269.3 million net revenue profit for 2020/21
The Crown Estate has today (24 June 2021) announced a net revenue profit of £269.3 million for the financial year 2020/21.Read more
The Crown Estate announces legal team moves
After 5 years as The Crown Estate’s General Counsel & Company Secretary, Rob Booth is to take up a new leadership role in The Crown Estate’s marine business, as Head of Assets.Read more
New Offshore Wind Environmental Evidence Register launched
The first ever UK-wide register of offshore wind environmental evidence gaps has been launched. This register has been developed by the Government’s Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), in collaboration with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and is funded by The Crown Estate through the Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme.Read more
The Crown Estate announces five new restaurants to open at Fosse Park
The Crown Estate has today announced that five new food outlets will be opening at Food Central, part of Fosse Park’s new £168m extension which opened last month.Read more
The Crown Estate 2020 Offshore Wind Operational Report shines spotlight on a mature sector firmly focussed on major net zero contribution
The Crown Estate has today published its ninth Offshore Wind Operational Report, which provides in-depth insight into the progress of the UK’s offshore wind sector. It paints a picture of a mature, robust and healthy market which is progressing at pace to deliver a strong and sustainable pipeline in support of the nation’s net zero ambitions.Read more
The Crown Estate appoints Matthew Sampson as Project Director to its Regional portfolio
The Crown Estate has appointed Matthew Sampson to a newly created role as Project Director for its substantial land holdings around Hemel Hempstead. Having started the new role in March, Matthew will be reporting to Director for Regional, Hannah Milne.Read more
