Oceaneering is set to expand its subsea power cable manufacturing capacity at its Rosyth facility, supported by a £400,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise aimed at advancing Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain.
The £1.6 million project will initially focus on product design and certification, using existing equipment at the site. The company said the first phase will create senior research and development positions, with further investment in new machinery planned once the product is approved.
“This funding will enable job creation and help strengthen the local supply chain, which is vital for supporting the UK floating wind market,” said Shaun Roedel, senior vice president of manufactured products at Oceaneering.
Scottish Enterprise director for energy transition Suzanne Sosna said Oceaneering represented the type of innovation that aligns with Scotland’s ambitions in offshore wind. “Oceaneering exemplifies the ambition to make Scotland a global centre of excellence for offshore wind,” she said.
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy Gillian Martin welcomed the investment, noting it reflects the Scottish Government’s commitment to supporting innovation and industry growth in the renewable energy sector.
Oceaneering’s Rosyth site has been operational since 1999, primarily supplying subsea umbilicals to offshore oil and gas projects. The planned expansion marks a shift toward increasing capabilities in the renewable energy sector.
