TotalEnergies has opened a British offshore wind power center in Aberdeen, and in cooperation with ScotWind partners Green Investment Group and Renewable Infrastructure Development Group (RIDG), announced an investment of 140 million pounds in local supply chain infrastructure.

As the company's business grows in the country, the offshore wind power center will help push TotalEnergies' employees from oil and gas to the renewable energy sector.

Patrick Pouyanne, CEO and Chairman of TotalEnergies, said: “Investing in energy projects in Scotland and the North Sea has always been at the core of TotalEnergies’ history.” “I am proud of the success of our partnership with Scotland and the achievements we have achieved together, especially It’s the development of the offshore industry.” As the energy transition accelerates, we think Scotland is a good place to expand our relationship by investing in offshore wind power.

"As a global multi-energy company engaged in the UK's energy supply for a long time, we have decided to locate the British offshore wind power center in Aberdeen. This signifies our full confidence in the future of renewable energy in the UK and our continued commitment to Scotland and the North Sea. "If the three successfully bid for the 2GW project of Orkney West Wind Farm, this 140 million pounds investment will be used for a series of measures. The funds will be used to directly support supplier development and strengthen the ports and port infrastructure in Orkney, Caithness and more generally in Scotland.

A supply chain and infrastructure investment fund will be established to improve the capabilities and competitiveness of major suppliers, and a targeted local skills development plan will be established. The investment will be made in the initial stage of development, before the final investment decision is made. It will be funded by a direct commitment of 105 million pounds from the partners, and up to 140 million pounds will be supplemented by matching funds provided by a third party raised by the partners.

These measures will help the consortium realize its ambitions, through cross-industry cooperation, to deliver up to half of the project content in Scotland throughout its life cycle, and promise to deliver 60% of the total in the UK. Pouyanne said: “The early decision to invest 140 million pounds to support the local supply chain demonstrates our commitment to the region, its industry and people.” This investment will ensure that the Orkney, Caithness and Scottish supply chains are integrated from one another. Benefited from our Orkney West Wind Farm project from the beginning. "It will support the necessary infrastructure to help attract more green energy projects and job opportunities."

Mark Dooley, Global Head of Green Investment Group, said: "Our business has a proud Scottish heritage. We are focused on providing wind energy projects to maximize economic opportunities for Scotland." "This unique early investment will continue to grow. The local supply chain plays an important role and should help ensure a more inclusive energy transition around Orkney and Caithness." Keywords: International Engineering News, Foreign Engineering Project Information

Mike Hay, Director of RIDG, said: "For some time, we have been working with our supply chain partners and a wider range of stakeholders to build mutual understanding between their growth plans and the needs of our projects." We are able to formulate targeted investment plans that can be triggered on site and further strengthened over time through our supply chain investment fund." "This is not a'business as usual' approach, but from the beginning Commit to ensuring that the Siokney Wind Farm serves the Scottish economy."Editor/Baohongying