Welcome
Forth & Tay Offshore works on behalf of members to promote the capabilities of companies and organisations in the offshore wind sector and to assist them in accessing new opportunities.
The vision
Our vision for 2030 is for the region to become home to a thriving, comprehensive, internationally competitive offshore energy supply chain serving local, national and international projects.
The supply chain
The Supply Chain Survey helps us ensure we maximise every business opportunity from emerging offshore wind developments. The results will appear on a searchable database based on survey information.
Latest news
Apollo moves PALM QCS closer to commercial deployment promising potential through-life savings of £120m in a GW-scale floating wind farm
Member news: Leading energy advisory and engineering consultancy, Apollo, has received Approval in Principle (Level 2) from Bureau Veritas for its PALM Quick Connection System (QCS), marking a significant step towards commercial deployment in floating offshore wind.
Forth & Tay Regional Showcase Launches in Fife
Last month, we delivered our first regional spotlight event in Fife, bringing together businesses, industry leaders, academia and support organisations at the Fife Renewables Innovation Centre in Methil.
Featured projects
Seagreen
A joint venture between SSE Renewables (49%), TotalEnergies (25.5%) and PTTEP (25.5%), the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm is Scotland's largest in operation, located around 27km from the coast of Angus in the North Sea.
Neart na Gaoithe (NnG)
The Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm is now fully operational, located 15.5 km off the Fife coast and covering an area of approximately 105 km². EDF Power Solutions acquired the project in May 2018 as part of a competitive bidding process, and ESB purchased a 50% stake in the project in November 2019.
Inch Cape
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm is located in the North Sea around 15 kilometres (km) off the Angus coast and will connect to the grid at the site of the former coal-fired Cockenzie Power Station in East Lothian via dual 85km export cables. It will be operated out of Montrose Port in Angus, creating more than 50 long-term skilled jobs.
