Energy giant Statoil will meet with renewable energy supply chain firms from across Scotland this week ahead of the launch of its Buchan Deep project.
The Norwegian firm is preparing to launch a floating wind turbine development at a pilot site off the Peterhead coast, following the success of its Hywind development off Norway three years ago.
The project is due to kick off next year, with five underwater turbines being installed in 100m deep waters off Peterhead.
Around 100 companies in the supply chain will learn more about the new project and the potential opportunities in the country’s renewable energy sector at an event being held by Statoil, Scottish Enterprise and the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group in the city this Thursday.
“The Hywind concept is a door opener for entirely new renewable energy business opportunities and can potentially unlock huge offshore areas for clean energy production,” said Torgeir Nakken, project manager of the Buchan Deep Project.
“We are looking forward to engaging with vessel suppliers, cable layers, and offshore construction companies as well as research organisations and universities.
“It is an opportunity for us to meet with potential businesses looking to further develop this new technology.”
THe Hywind project saw a 2.3m Siemens turbine installed 10km off Norway, in 200m of water, with the Peterhead project expected to feature 6MW turbines.
“As a new and growing industry it’s often easy to underestimate the scale of the potential opportunity of offshore wind, which goes far beyond the development and construction of wind farms,” said Scottish Enterprise director of energy Maggie McGinlay.
“It’s vital that companies in our supply chain are aware of how they can benefit from this growth and events like this and the Buchan Deep Project help raise awareness of the opportunities and encourage companies to consider where their current skills and operations can be applied to this industry.”
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