Acteon is poised to support the development of ScotWind offshore wind projects

21/01/2022

On Monday 17 January 2022, Crown Estate Scotland announced the outcome of its application process for ScotWind Leasing, the first Scottish offshore wind leasing round in over a decade and the first ever since the management of offshore wind rights was devolved to Scotland. In all, 17 projects have been selected out of a total of 74 applications and have now been offered option agreements that reserve the rights to specific areas of the seabed.

The announcement of the results of the Scotwind auction will increase the development of offshore renewables in Scotland and should bring a significant benefit to the Scottish economy and the UK. The increased production of green energy means renewed opportunities for the marine supply chain across the development, construction, and operation stages. These projects will also facilitate sustainable job opportunities in the Scottish regions.

The Acteon group employs over 250 people in Scotland supporting energy developments offshore Scotland and further afield. We have a long track record of supporting offshore renewables projects and have played a significant part in the industry, installing over 3,000 offshore wind foundations. Our strategic business segments have the right expertise to support fixed wind projects with services covering everything from pre-development to offshore installation to decommissioning and post-abandonment. See how Acteon supports every stage of a wind farm development here.

One of the most noted outcomes of the Scotwind leasing round is the predominance of floating projects. Over 60% of the new capacity announced is for floating wind projects. With Scotland already a pioneer in floating wind with the Hywind Scotland and Kincardine wind farms, the new developments will be a huge opportunity for the local supply chain, including Acteon’s moorings and anchors segment. InterMoor, the lead brand for this segment, has decades of experience anchoring floaters in all types of waters and soils and their logistical capabilities with two major quayside locations in Aberdeen and Montrose and large storage facilities can provide the resources needed to support large floating wind project developments.

Congratulations to all those who have secured bids under Scotwind, we look forward to supporting the development of these projects over the coming years.

See Acteon’s offshore wind capabilities in Scotland