- Consortium of Green Investment Group, TotalEnergies and
RIDG responded to the ScotWind round bid for the ‘N1’ site near
Orkney and Caithness.
Regulatory News:
A consortium of TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE),
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group and Scottish developer RIDG has
announced their bid for an offshore wind project in an area west of
the Orkney Islands. The two-gigawatt proposal – named the West of
Orkney Windfarm – has the potential to power more than two million
homes and is currently being assessed by the Crown Estate Scotland
as part of the ScotWind leasing round.
The bid is the culmination of five years of engagement between
the consortium and stakeholders in Caithness and Orkney, which
includes Memorandums of Understanding with Orkney Harbour Authority
and Scrabster Harbour Trust to enhance port infrastructure and
position the area competitively to support offshore wind projects
in the future.
An exclusive Memorandum of Understanding has also been signed
with the European Marine Energy Centre on Orkney (EMEC),
formalising a long-standing relationship in technical innovation
and environmental data collection, building on EMEC’s unique marine
energy research and development facilities and expertise.
“Scotland has been a pioneer in the deployment of renewable
electricity – and now, through projects to be delivered via
ScotWind, we believe it could play a role in showcasing a deep and
economy wide energy transition. By working with local partners, we
can ensure that we create sustainable, long-term jobs in Caithness
and Orkney as part of this transition to a net zero economy,”
said Edward Northam, Head of GIG Europe.
“TotalEnergies is delighted to participate in this tender
alongside GIG and RIDG. We will provide our resources and expertise
in offshore operations and maintenance to ensure the success of
this project in close collaboration with the local community and
industry which we aim to strengthen. Our participation in the
tender is an illustration of our commitment to support Scotland in
its energy transition towards its Net Zero target by 2045. If
awarded, this project will contribute to our goal of reaching 100
GW of renewable generation capacity by 2030,” said Julien
Pouget, Senior Vice President Renewables at TotalEnergies.
“RIDG first put the West of Orkney Windfarm on the map back in
2016; since then, we’ve been working closely with local
stakeholders to ensure any project we bring forward delivers for
the local economy. We were therefore delighted to submit our bid as
part of a consortium designed specifically around this location,
and particularly excited to do this with the support of so many
local businesses, who will be vital for successful project
delivery,” said Mike Hay, Director of Scottish developer
RIDG.
The consortium has undertaken extensive site investigations,
including birds, marine mammals and near-shore geophysical surveys,
and has finalised a grid connection agreement with National Grid
that will enable the project to commence generation in 2029.
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About Macquarie’s Green Investment Group
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) is a specialist in
green infrastructure principal investment, project development and
delivery, green impact advisory and the management of portfolio
assets. Its track record, expertise and capability make it a global
leader in green investment and development, dedicated to
accelerating the green transition.
TotalEnergies, renewables and electricity
As part of its ambition to get to net zero by 2050,
TotalEnergies is building a portfolio of activities in renewables
and electricity that should account for up to 40% of its sales by
2050. At the end of 2020, TotalEnergies’ gross power generation
capacity worldwide was around 12 GW, including 7 GW of renewable
energy. TotalEnergies will continue to expand this business to
reach 35 GW of gross production capacity from renewable sources by
2025, and then 100 GW by 2030 with the objective of being among the
world's top 5 in renewable energies.
About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and
markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas
and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees
are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean,
reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in
more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development
in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations
to contribute to the well-being of people.
About RIDG
RIDG – Renewable Infrastructure Development Group – was
established as an independent, specialised offshore wind project
development company with the knowledge and experience to identify,
design and deliver high quality consented assets for strategic
partners to build and operate. RIDG presents a simpler, leaner and
more flexible approach to project development, one that draws upon
the strengths of both established and emerging suppliers to deliver
projects safely, efficiently and cost effectively.
About Scrabster Harbour Trust
Scrabster Harbour Trust was founded in 1841. Scrabster is the
most Northerly mainland commercial port in the UK. Scrabster
Harbour is an independent Trust Port governed by its own
legislation with all surpluses reinvested in the maintenance and
development of the port to ensure that it meets the requirements of
users.
About Orkney Harbour Authority
Marine Services, a division of Orkney Islands Council as the
Competent Harbour Authority (CHA) is responsible for the safe and
efficient operation of the 29 piers and harbours located throughout
the Orkney Islands under their jurisdiction and operate under the
principles set out in the Port Marine Safety Code.
About EMEC
Established in Orkney in 2003, EMEC is the world’s leading
facility for testing wave and tidal energy converters in real sea
conditions. The centre offers independent, accredited
grid-connected test berths for testing full-scale prototypes, as
well as test sites in less challenging conditions for use by
smaller scale technologies, supply chain companies, and equipment
manufacturers.
To date, more marine energy converters have been deployed in
Orkney, Scotland, than at any other single site in the world with
21 wave and tidal energy clients (from 11 countries) having tested
34 marine energy devices.
EMEC is committed to supporting the transition to net zero and
has expanded activities into new sectors including green hydrogen,
floating wind, transport and energy systems.
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