Aberdeen Harbour is keen to become a hub for floating offshore wind, with the South Harbour upgrade project moving towards “priority” Stage 2. In this way, meeting the strategic investment demand of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC).
Improvements to the floating wind project
This strategic upgrade includes a dredging project that will deepen 750 meters of dock to -14.5 meters map reference, facilitating the installation of most of the turbine designs associated with the ScotWind and INTOG projects.
The expansion of South Harbour, combined with its capacity to handle ultra-heavy cargoes, will enable the integration and assembly of turbines and foundations, while preparing the port for significant future operations, including the handling and transportation of critical components.
In addition, Scotland’s largest mooring port, it plays a crucial role in the offshore wind industry. offshore wind industry having handled more than 700 vessels related to this renewable energy last year.
Aberdeen Port’s participation and SOWEC
Its strategic location, close to the majority of ScotWind licenses and next to the world’s first Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre, together with the planned Energy Transition Zone Ltd, underlines Aberdeen’s importance on the renewable energy map.
This progress reflects the Scottish government’s and industry’s confidence in the €420 million project, as well as the region’s commitment to the future of renewable energy, ensuring the Aberdeen Port and northeast Scotland remain leaders in the renewable energy supply chain.
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Source and photo: Port of Aberdeen
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