Flotation Energy

Our Energy Offtake Manager Claire Tindle talks to Offshore Energies UK about our pioneering floating wind project #GreenVolt, which we're developing with our joint venture partner Vårgrønn and what it's like to work one of the most significant oil and gas decarbonisation projects in the UKCS right now.

Alongside our joint venture partner Vårgrønn, we have awarded front-end engineering and design (FEED) Phase 1 contracts to two sets of leading engineering companies; Aker Solutions and ABB and Aibel and Hitachi Energy. Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the news as he announced that the UK and Norway are joining forces to seize green industrial opportunities. The PM said “The Green Volt windfarm is a prime example of how the UK and Norway can work together to move away from fossil fuels and deliver clean, secure energy for millions of households up and down the country. “I welcome this announcement as we deliver our Plan For Change to secure home-grown energy, protect billpayers, and put us on track to make Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030.” The new FEED contracts cover preparation for the complete project including engineering, procurement and construction of topside and jacket, system design and design of the electrical infrastructure such as power to oil and gas assets and to shore. For more information: https://loom.ly/29taZ0g #EnergyTransition #OffshoreWind #FloatingWind #CleanEnergy #GBEnergy

Today, the UK Government publishes its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, setting out measures to unblock the grid, speed up planning decisions and build more renewable energy projects. The Flotation Energy team are hard at work every day delivering pioneering renewable energy projects in the UK and around the world. While the UK is already leading the renewables sector, improvements can always be made. We welcome these measures to better enable and connect UK projects. Read the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan here - https://loom.ly/1lt6ARI #EnergyTransition Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ)

The Offshore Energies UK 2024 Awards last night in Aberdeen at P&J Live was an unequivocal celebration of the passionate people and respected organisations that drive the UK renewables and offshore energies sector forward. Our Head of People and Culture, Louise Doherty had the privilege of presenting the People and Culture Award to category winner Ocean Installer. Recognised for their outstanding commitment to a culture rooted in psychological safety, trust and openness, Amie Shewan and Gregor Scott from Ocean Installer gratefully accepted the award. Touted as Offshore Energies UK’s largest event for a decade by OEUK CEO David Whitehouse, we were proud to host the only all-female table at the Awards night, with members of the team delighted to meet event host, TV personality and absolute gentleman - Rob Rinder. #OEUKAwards2024 #People #Culture #EnergyTransition Thank you to all at Offshore Energies UK and to the team Ashley Mackenzie (Assoc) CIPD Fiona Moir Shirley Dryden Shona Macdonald Leanne Spence Susan Burt Cerys Gordon

We are thrilled to confirm that this evening we will be presenting the People and Culture award at the highly anticipated Offshore Energies UK 2024 Awards night. Innovating and striving to make a positive change in the world is at the core of what we do at Flotation Energy and that all starts with the strength and diversity of our people. Head of People and Culture, Louise Doherty will be presenting this exciting sector award and as a team, we look forward to celebrating the achievements and contributions across all the award categories this evening, from the passionate people that drive our sector onward. #OEUKAwards2024 #Offshore #EnergyTransition

Allan MacAskill our Co-Chief Technical Officer, was interviewed yesterday for BBC Radio 4, discussing the exciting potential of floating wind technology and its significant impact on Scotland's energy future and our local supply chain. Kirstine Wood, in her role as Head of Communications and Public Affairs, was there to support and provided additional insight into Green Volt - our pioneering floating offshore wind project we are developing with JV partner Vårgrønn. Read Kirstine’s blog and access the link to listen to the full interview with presenter Evan Davis, as part of BBC Radio 4’s daily news and current affairs programme - PM: https://loom.ly/lcKS3XU Thanks to Evan Davis at BBC Radio 4 and to our industry partners also interviewed as part of the feature - the Energy Transition Zone Ltd’s Chief Executive, Maggie McGinlay and Hugh Riddell, Regional Partnership Manager at Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. #Floatingoffshorewind #netzero #justtransition

It was great to be at Scottish Renewables’ Energy Breakfast this week to connect with interested Members of the Scottish Parliament and explain how our Cenos and Green Volt Projects - being delivered with our joint venture partner Vårgrønn - are helping meet Scotland’s sustainable energy goals. In the recent report from the joint government-industry UK Floating Offshore Wind Task Force, floating offshore wind was identified as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the UK. It's estimated that by 2050, the industry could employ 100,000 people and contribute £47 billion to the UK economy. #Floatingwind

We are very proud to have been shortlisted as finalists across three categories at the #RUKAwards24 in London last night. Hosted by RenewableUK, the Global Offshore Wind Awards celebrate the growth, innovation, and vibrancy of the offshore wind sector, both in the UK and globally. Victoria Crossland, Consent Manager was recognised in the Unsung Hero Award as highly commended, for her tireless dedication to our pioneering Green Volt project. In the category Offshore Wind Project of the Year (Non-Operational), Green Volt – developed with our joint venture partner Vårgrønn, was also recognised on a project level as highly commended. These industry endorsed commendations are tribute to the exceptional efforts of our team and the progress made by Green Volt floating offshore windfarm over the last 12 months. Congratulations to all the finalists, acknowledged as leading innovators in the dynamic offshore wind sector. #Offshorewind, #Floatingoffshorewind Pictured (Left to right): Kirstine Wood, Victoria Crossland, Maïlys Billet

We are delighted to announce that, along with our joint venture partner Vårgrønn, we have selected Aberdeen as the strategic and operational headquarters for our £2.5bn Green Volt project.   This paves the way for the development of Europe's first commercial-scale floating offshore windfarm in North East Scotland. Up to 40 direct jobs will be based at Green Volt’s new HQ in the Granite City, which is expected to trigger around £2.5bn of investment and deliver 2,800 jobs.   Nicol Stephen, Chief Executive of Flotation Energy said: “Green Volt is a trailblazing, multibillion pound floating offshore wind project which will kickstart jobs and investment by companies right across the UK offshore supply chain. The choice of our HQ in Aberdeen is clear evidence of our strong commitment to support local jobs and businesses wherever possible.”   Aberdeen was selected for its world-renowned expertise, innovation and its status as home to the largest concentration of subsea supply chain companies in Europe, making it a natural choice for this key energy infrastructure project.   The news comes as 10 Downing Street announces thousands of jobs across the green industries, welcoming more than £24 billion of private investment for pioneering energy projects, including Green Volt, ahead next week’s International Investment Summit.   For more information, see https://lnkd.in/eDTX6pnp RenewableUK, Scottish Renewables, Energy Transition Zone Ltd, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, Invest Aberdeen

The second and final day of #FloatingWind24 included our presentation of Norwegian Offshore Wind’s FWD Floating Wind Award.   Announced as award winners by the Norwegian State Secretary for Energy back in May at the FWD industry flagship event in Haugesund, it was a real privilege for our team to be presented with the accolade at Floating Offshore Wind ’24.   Collected by Alexander Quayle CEng FIMechE, Project Director for Green Volt, the award highlights the hard work our teams are pouring in to drive forward the scaling of floating wind in the UK and through our project pipeline, across other markets around the world.   As included in the Floating Offshore Wind Taskforce report, published by UK Government and industry earlier this week – FOW is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that by 2050 could employ a 100,000 people and contribute £47 billion to the UK economy. In short, the time is now. Thank you to Norwegian Offshore Wind, Caroline Whittle, Monica Bårdsen