Subsea 7 has announced that Seaway 7 ASA has been selected by Seagreen 1A Limited as a preferred supplier for the Seagreen 1A offshore wind project, located offshore Scotland, in the United Kingdom (UK).
Seagreen 1A lies adjacent to the existing Seagreen project that Seaway 7 is currently progressing and represents approximately 500 MW of additional renewable energy generation capacity.
Scope of work
Seaway 7’s scope of work is under final negotiation and may include the full engineering, fabrication, transport and installation of 36 foundations, transportation and installation of the offshore substation and the procurement and installation of inner-array cables. Execution of the scope will be led from Seaway 7’s Aberdeen office.
The project is expected to commence in 2023, with offshore work commencing in late 2024 and could be operational by 2025/26.
Work on Seagreen 1A offshore wind farm project
The timeframe and Seaway 7’s selection are subject to the Seagreen 1A project securing consent
The timeframe and Seaway 7’s selection are subject to the Seagreen 1A project securing consent and a final investment decision, by SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies. The value related to this very large agreement is expected to be recognised in Seaway 7’s backlog, after final contractual terms have been agreed.
Stuart Fitzgerald, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Seaway 7, said “We are delighted to be continuing our successful relationship with SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies, to progress the Seagreen 1A project."
Stuart Fitzgerald adds, “The project will continue to be managed from our office in Aberdeen, where we are bringing over a decade of UK offshore wind expertise to Scotland’s largest offshore wind project.”
Participation in the UK’s energy transition
John Evans, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Subsea 7, said “We are very pleased to be continuing our proactive participation in the UK’s ongoing energy transition and we look forward to extending our long-term collaboration with SSE Renewables, which began in 2009 with the pioneering Greater Gabbard development and continued with Beatrice, Seagreen and Dogger Bank.”
