Worley has been awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the onshore substation of Green Volt, a 560MW floating offshore wind project off the east coast of Scotland that is set to become the world’s largest commercial-scale development of its kind.
The 12-month FEED phase will be led by Worley’s Aberdeen-based team and will focus on preparing for the construction of the project’s onshore infrastructure near Peterhead.
Green Volt is being developed by Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, and received a Contract for Difference (CfD) from the UK government in 2023. The project is fully consented for both its offshore and onshore elements and will be located approximately 80km off the Scottish coast.
“Green Volt is proving floating wind technology can scale,” said Matthew Green, project director for Green Volt. “There is huge opportunity to build a UK supply chain ready to act on the global opportunities ahead. We’re delighted to welcome the support of Worley as it leads the delivery of the onshore substation FEED from Aberdeen, our home city.”
Worley’s responsibilities will span electrical, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning engineering services.
“This is a key project that will provide a sustainable energy supply to the UK’s market, and we’re excited to be part of it,” said Marino Barbi, senior vice president UK at Worley. “This work aligns perfectly with Worley’s own ambitions and I’m proud that our people are supporting Green Volt’s efforts to meet energy demands efficiently, cost effectively and sustainably.”
According to data from the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, the Green Volt project is expected to generate £2.5 billion in gross value added to the economy, with over £750 million anticipated to remain in Scotland. Thousands of jobs are projected to be created, many of them within the local supply chain.
