Offshore Solutions Group (OSG) has entered into a two-year seabed exclusivity agreement with Crown Estate Scotland to explore the development of a temporary anchorage facility for floating offshore wind foundations in the Moray Firth.
The proposed project, known as Moray FLOW-Park, aims to provide wet storage and logistical support for floating offshore wind (FLOW) technologies. According to OSG, the facility is intended to support risk management and turbine integration during the deployment phase of offshore wind developments.
The agreement enables OSG to conduct preliminary site surveys and expand engagement with local stakeholders and communities. The selected site follows a three-year evaluation of more than 200 potential locations around the UK coast.
“This agreement allows us to conduct some initial surveys of our proposed sites, and engage further with local stakeholders and communities around our plans,” said Shane Woodroffe, OSG’s chief commercial officer. “The Moray FLOW-Park is set to truly leverage and enhance Scotland’s existing port infrastructure to deliver its floating offshore wind ambitions.”
The project is supported by Scottish Enterprise, which has offered grant funding and advisory support.
Suzanne Sosna, director for energy transition at Scottish Enterprise, said: “The plans for the Moray FLOW-Park align perfectly with our vision and will provide critical infrastructure that supports the effective build out of offshore wind delivery in Scotland.”
The FLOW-Park initiative is part of broader efforts to scale up floating wind capabilities in the UK, particularly in Scotland, which has been positioning itself as a leader in renewable energy transition.
