By Alan Hendry Published: 16:36, 30 January 2021
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Global Energy Group says the new quayside will greatly enhance Nigg s capabilities, helping to attract new customers and inward investment. Picture: InverAir Drone Services
A multimillion-pound boost for a Highland energy port will help bring new projects to Scotland and contribute to a green recovery from Covid-19, the country s energy minister has said.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) approved investment of up to £8.3 million in Scottish Government funding towards an £18.9m project to develop the East Quay at Port of Nigg in Easter Ross.
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Updated: 12:48, 28 January 2021
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Nigg Energy Park from the air. Picture: Inverair Dromne Services.
A £8.3 million investment for Nigg will help the Highlands reap the benefits of the fast-growing renewable energy sector.
The Scottish Government funding package has been approved by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and will go towards the £18.9 million project to develop the East Quay at Port of Nigg.
The project will help the Highlands and Islands economy benefit more from the growth in renewable energy development, as well as meeting the needs of existing clients.
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Development of the East Quay project, expected to cost just under £19m, will involve building 225 metres of deep-water quayside and adjacent laydown area at the eastern edge of the existing facility, located in the Scottish Highlands.
The expansion comes after
3 steel-rolling hall that would manufacture up-to-100 towers, jackets and floating platforms a year.
“Nigg is recognised globally for the abundance of knowledge, skills and expertise it has to offer, including in offshore wind and marine energy projects, and is also recognised for the role it now plays in the energy transition. Now is an opportune time to re-imagine the Scotland around us and to begin building a greener, fairer and more equal society and economy focused on wellbeing,” said Scotland’s energy ministe
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Snowsports fans with season passes to Scotland’s ski resorts have been told they must wait until the end of the season to discover whether refunds are eligible following the Covid lockdown.
Highlands and Islands Conservative MSP Edward Mountain has called on refunds to be made immediately following complaints by customers at Cairngorm Mountain, where 850 season passes have been supplied.
He said: “Season lift passes that were taken out in good faith should now be refunded.
“It is vital that Cairngorm Mountain looks after its customers for the long-term benefit of the business.”
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