Total and Simply Blue Energy joint venture Blue Gem Wind has launched an online supply chain database for its 96MW Erebus floating offshore wind demonstration project in the Celtic Sea.
The database will enable onshore and offshore suppliers to add their company details, services and record their capabilities.
Stakeholder manager David Jones said: “We would like to encourage all relevant businesses to visit the Blue Gem Wind website, in particular our supply chain opportunities section where you will find high-level timelines for the Erebus project.
“This will help you to understand when your skills and services may be required and is the best way for you to detail how your capabilities match the project needs.”
The online database also details the companies that have been awarded contracts to date, from project principal designer through to communications and branding.
Blue Gem Wind is taking a “stepping stone” approach to developing floating wind in the Celtic Sea, moving from an initial demonstration project, to larger projects increasing in size, in order to capture the highest local supply chain content.
Erebus project managing director Hugh Kelly added: “We are delighted that in over £10m of contracts awarded to date, the UK content is 85%.
“This demonstrates UK skills in project development and our approach to maximising local content where we can.”
In a recent report, the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has advised that there could be as much as 50GW of electricity capacity available in the Celtic Sea in Irish and UK waters.
ORE Catapult estimates that the first gigawatt in the Celtic Sea could potentially deliver over 3000 jobs and £682m in supply chain opportunities for Wales and Cornwall by 2030.
Erebus is to be built in water depths of 70 metres and will make use of floating foundations from Principle Power.