Lerwick Port Authority and ESB have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) committing them to cooperate to support ESB’s 500MW offshore wind farm, east of Shetland.
Calum Grains, Chief Executive, Lerwick Port Authority, said: “The agreement is a significant step in our drive to be a major support centre for the offshore wind industry.
“It will provide the framework to deliver the requirements of ESB’s wind farm and develop our comprehensive facilities, building on our decades of oil & gas experience.
“Our involvement will underpin our advancing plans for an Ultra-Deep-Water Quay and additional laydown at the deep-water Dales Voe Base which will service the energy sector.”
Cian Desmond, ESB’s Project Director, said: “This MoU provides a unique opportunity for both ESB and the Authority to combine our expertise to help maximise the local social, economic and environmental benefits of this development.
“This agreement clearly demonstrates that both parties are committed to developing this floating offshore wind project together for the benefit of Shetland.”
Seabed development rights were awarded to ESB in 2022 by Crown Estate Scotland through the ScotWind leasing process.