800MW Renewable Energy Agreement
Major milestone for offshore renewable projects – Foster
Energy Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the signing of agreements for a 600MW offshore wind project and a 200MW tidal development in Northern Ireland’s first
offshore renewable energy Leasing Round.
The Crown Estate, which grants seabed lease development rights for offshore renewable projects, announced that agreements have been signed with First Flight Wind Limited, Tidal Ventures and DP Marine Energy Limited of Ireland and DEME N.V. (Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering) of Belgium.
Minister Foster is pictured with Rob Hastings, Director of The Crown Estate at today’s announcement.
Minister Foster pictured with Rob Hastings, Director of The Crown Estate, at the signing of agreements for a 600MW offshore wind project and a 200MW tidal development in NI’s first offshore renewable energy Leasing Round
Energy Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the signing of agreements for a 600MW offshore wind project and a 200MW tidal development in Northern Ireland’s first offshore renewable energy Leasing Round.
The Crown Estate, which grants seabed lease development rights for offshore renewable projects, announced that agreements have been signed with First Flight Wind Limited, Tidal Ventures and DP Marine Energy Limited of Ireland and DEME N.V. (Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering) of Belgium.
Arlene Foster said: “Today’s announcement by The Crown Estate represents a major milestone for Northern Ireland. I am greatly encouraged by the progress made to date to develop our offshore renewable resource and that these key companies want to invest in our waters.
“The development of offshore renewables is an excellent opportunity for Northern Ireland in so many ways – energy security and diversity; climate change mitigation; a contribution to the Executive’s 2020 targets and the business supply chain opportunities for local companies over the next few years as these projects come on stream.”
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland- 10th October 2012
By DUP Photos on 2012-10-10 11:18:17
