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09.06.2015

New UK offshore wind speed data published

We have published new data on our online Marine Data Exchange (MDE), making it the largest collection of offshore wind speed and direction data available. This will help better inform wind farm loc...

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17.02.2015

Largest global consent granted for offshore wind energy at Dogger Bank

The first consent order for offshore wind energy at Dogger Bank in the North Sea has been granted today – making it the largest renewable energy development ever to receive planning consent in the ...

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25.11.2014

Rights sought to explore tin deposits off Cornish coast

The Crown Estate has advised today that it is considering awarding seabed rights to allow for the exploration of tin deposits off the coast of Cornwall.

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10.10.2014

Scottish Government strengthens offshore wind

The Crown Estate has welcomed the announcement today from Scottish Government that four offshore wind projects have been awarded planning consent, totalling a potential 2.284 GW capacity, enough to...

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16.10.2014

16th Annual ‘Area Involved’ Report for marine aggregates published

The Crown Estate and The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) have published their 16thannual ‘Area Involved’ report, which details changes in the extent of the seabed area licens...

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07.11.2014

Crown Estate welcomes consent for Burbo Bank offshore wind extension

The Crown Estate has welcomed the news today that the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy & Climate Change has given consent to DONG Energy Burbo Extension Limited for an extension ...

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05.09.2014

Tobermory community progress pilot harbour plans

Local residents are invited to find out more about work to improve and expand Mull’s marine tourism facilities following an agreement between the Harbour Association and The Crown Estate.

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07.07.2021

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 W...

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11.07.2023

Industry feedback shows strong appetite for development of UK carbon capture stores

Research carried out by The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland indicates a strong desire amongst the carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) developer community to expand the sector and ...

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02.02.2021

Director of Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure, Huub den Rooijen, on why we must optimise the use of the seabed in a way that supports the economy and protects our precious marine environment.

This article first appeared in Business Green.

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