By: valenta. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? View of the Pipe Mill buildings from SSE. Ardersier Port, near Inverness, could become a hub for manufacturing offshore wind turbine parts. Articles by Jeremy Cresswell on Muck Rack. View from N of NE (open) side of Deck Assembly building. A spokeswoman for Highland Council said the authority did not know about the CWC Groups plans and the company had not yet been in touch with the planning department. Oblique aerial view of Whiteness Head, with Nairn in the distance, looking SE. New town and marina proposed for former oil yard, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, James Connie Andrews, to whom she was married for 60 years, and her brother, Samuel Elzie Williams II. 1974 Read about our approach to external linking. Ardersier's long dormant fabrication yard is set to take on a new life as one of Europe's most important green energy and decommissioning facilities. About 300 people will be employed locally for early construction work on the UKs largest brownfield port. The former McDermott fabrication yard at Ardersier is under new ownership. Ardersier's long dormant fabrication yard is set to take on a new life as one of Europe's most important locations for renewable energy and decommissioning, according to its new owners. View from SSE of Main Offices, close to main entrance at SE end of yard. General view from S of Deck Assembly building (centre), with High-level Warehouse (left). Mr Regan said the initial outlay is private finance but that public funding would be sought at a later stage. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The new owners aim to use the site for both the decommissioning of redundant oil and gas infrastructure and to support Scotland's renewable energy sector by providing fabrication and logistics facilities for offshore and fixed wind developments, as well as catering for other green energy developments such as green hydrogen. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother. View from E of Maintenance Shop (? "Using circular economy practices the facility will accommodate multiple complementary work streams from decommissioning of oil and gas assets, recycling of wind turbines, production of sustainable aggregates and concrete, large scale manufacturing, offshore wind logistics and fabrication, sustainable energy production as well as offering its extensive marine facilities for the upgrade and maintenance of existing assets. A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox. At over 400 acres (162ha) and with more than a kilometre of quayside, Ardersier is the largest brownfield port in the UK. Worked on various projects at Nigg and Ardersier Fabrication yards in Scotland, Terra Nova FPSO Project in St John's Newfoundland Canada, Barracuda and Carratinga FPSO's in Rio de Janeiro and was seconded Agip in Dubai UAE on Kashagan project Mike #McDermott employees and families rolled up their sleeves to clean 10 . Ardersier Port (Scotland) describes the facility as the largest brownfield port in the United Kingdom and say it has been identified as one of just three UK east coast sites with the size, scale, shape, and location capable of being an offshore renewable energy hub port. View from W within Pipe Mill building, showing pit exposed by removal of large-scale plant. In 2016, Clowes Developments purchased the site from administration for 5m. A new slipway will be created along with a 300m steel mill and a concrete production plant. General view along access road, with Moray Firth and Black Isle beyond. In the 1970s Ardersier - a vast and currently unused port 14 miles east of Inverness - was one of the largest oil rig fabrication yards in the world, employing up to 4500 workers. And, in Ardersier, we have a place where we can physically undertake the work.. Local Highland councillor Trish Robertson said: Its badly needed. Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP Drew Hendry said: We will need to hear more about the new owners and their future plans, but it is certainly positive news that this site has finally been bought. SC045925. Ardersier is the largest port brownfield site in the UK Situated at Whiteness on the Moray Firth coast, near the village of Ardersier, the brownfield site sprawls across 400 acres (162ha) and. It all sounds very, very positive. The former owners had hoped to turn the yard, originally built to fabricate massive steel jackets for North Sea oil platforms, into a manufacturing super-hub for offshore wind. We are lucky at The Herald. THE oil fabrication yard at Ardersier on the Moray Firth could be about to re-open, after being on a care and maintenance basis since April, 1993. Gordon Arthur, director at Clowes Developments, commented: "We are delighted to complete the deal which will no doubt see the site prosper within the renewable energy market. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can View from W of Shot-blast building, with Pipe Mill buildings beyond. Mr O'Sullivan and Mr Regan, who registered their new business, Ardersier Port (Scotland), in May, also own Messiah Decommissioning, which is currently dismantling the Hutton platform legs at Queens Dock at Port of Cromarty Firth. The steel mill the UKs first for 50 years will be powered by energy from existing offshore wind turbines. The low blue and white building is the yard centeen, the size of which shows the imeesity of Deck Assembly building beyond. Oblique aerial view centred on the Ardersier Oil Rig Construction Yard under construction in 1973, taken from the SE. The latter contained a robot-operated record store for project drawings and other documentation. View from NW within Plate Cutting Shop at SE end of Pipe Mill building. Before going into administration, Port of Ardersier Ltd secured full consent from the Scottish government to bring the site back into use. Although completed on Friday, July 8, news of the sale was greeted with surprise in the Highlands this week. Business partners Tony O'Sullivan and Steve Regan have acquired the former McDermott fabrication site from Clowes Developments for an undisclosed sum. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A former oil and gas industry fabrication yard at Ardersier near Inverness has been sold. Highland Council planning officers have recommended councillors grant planning permission in principle. Interior. Interior. The Scottish Government granted permission for the scheme to go ahead. As a country, we have our ten-point plan for industrial revolution. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. He said: The UK, and its been widely documented, missed the last opportunity. [2] O'Sullivan and Regan explained: "Using circular economy practices the facility will accommodate multiple complementary work streams from decommissioning of oil and gas assets, recycling of wind turbines, production of sustainable aggregates and concrete, large scale manufacturing, offshore wind logistics and fabrication, sustainable energy production as well as offering its extensive marine facilities for the upgrade and maintenance of existing assets. Further Details References MyCanmore Image Contributions Contribute an Image Canmore Disclaimer. Aerial view of Ardersier Oil rig Fabrication Yard, near Nairn, looking NW. Ardersier, Oil Rig Construction Yard Were developing the right projects, the floating wind projects as an example. However, that planning permission has now expired and developer Ardersier Port Ltd has sought to renew it. Access to the site is gained via a dedicated 2.5km long access road, which links to the B9092 to the south. HP10 9TY. The new owners aim to use the site for both the decommissioning of redundant oil and gas infrastructure and to support Scotland's renewable energy sector by providing fabrication and logistics facilities for offshore and fixed wind developments, as well as catering for other green energy developments such as green hydrogen. Please Login or Register now. Thats a huge ambition and Im all in favour of it.. Ardersier Port has been sold to new owners who have ambitious plans for its future. Interior. Opened by US engineering group McDermott in 1972, at its height the Ardersier fabrication yard had some 4500 staff, making it the largest private sector employer in the Highlands. They moved the structure, which had sat in the body of water for more than 12 years, in May. Port of Ardersier Ltd went into administration last year. PICTURES: Cornhill Highland Games and rugby club celebrate Robert Burns View from W along the SW side of the Pipe Mill buildings. View from SE along foundations of travelling crane in area of former stockyard, with Pipe Mill buildings in background. Aberdeen Journals Ltd 2023. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It states there is the potential for up to 2000 new jobs The site includes a long "spit" of land, known as Whiteness Head. The potential of this site, if put into productive use, is enormous and if that potential is realised, there is a clear prospect of the creation of a substantial numbers of jobs.. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Interior. Scottish Charity No. However, a fall in demand finally led to the facility's closure in 2001. View from SE of building to SE of Deck Assembly building (possibly paint shop). We are making the subscriber-only change to support our valued readers, who tell us they don't want the site cluttered up with irrelevant comments, untruths and abuse. Ardersier Port was opened by US engineering group McDermott in 1972, at its height the fabrication yard employed as many as 4,500 staff at its peak, making it the largest private sector employer in the Highlands. View from S of Paint Hangar (? About Places Records Transcribe Contact. The plans include a floating wind manufacturing hub for concrete foundations. In the past, the journalists job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. In the 1970s, Ardersier was one of the largest oil rig fabrication yards in the world and employed up to 4500 workers. View from SE within Deck Assembly building. . View from NW along foundation of Pipe Handling area with Fabrication Shops and Pipe Mill buildings beyond. View from E of NE side of Pipe Mill buildings. Based in Brailsford, Derbyshire, the CWC Group was founded in 1964 by Charles Clowes, who went on to feature regularly in the Sunday Times Rich List of Britains richest people. What sparked a 'ferocious frenzy of bidding' at Dingwall Mart's sheep sale? An oblique aerial view of the former Ardersier Oil Rig Construction Yard and Whiteness Head, near Nairn, looking NE. Based in Brailsford, Derbyshire, the CWC Group was founded in 1964 by Charles Clowes, who went on to feature regularly in a London newspapers list of Britains richest people. In 2007, Highland Council approved ambitious plans for a 1,950 home development, along with a marina, hotel, visitor centre and community facilities including a primary school. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother. Inverness cancer survivor runs 83 miles in aid of charity that helped him during treatment, China looks at reforms to deepen Xi's control, Historic ocean treaty agreed after decade of talks, Inside the enclave surrounded by pro-Russia forces, 'The nurses wanted me to feel guilty about my abortion, From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor. Its quite incredible to think that opportunities are being missed.. All Rights Reserved. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Detail of project notice board within Deck Assembly building. 8 images in cluster Barmac Fabrication Yard in NH8057. Steve Regan, a former chief executive of civil engineering firm Careys, and business. is still one big fabrication yard too many in Scotland. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The potential of this site, if put into productive use, is enormous and if that potential is realised, there is a clear prospect of the creation of substantial numbers of jobs.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. View from W of NW and SW sides of Deck Assembly building. Port of Ardersier Ltd, formed in 2012 to develop the former former oil and gas fabrication yard into an offshore wind manufacturing hub, had won Scottish Government consent last year to bring the site back into use. According to the groups figures, it made pre-tax profits of 18.2million in the year to March 31, 2016, with a turnover of 46.6million for the year. It includes 340 acres suitable for development and a 3,280ft-long harbour protected by a sand and shingle bank. CWC Group now lists the 700 acre site, near Nairn, among its nationwide portfolio of 118 properties, but the companys plans for the land are not yet known. Ardersier Port (Scotland) describes the facility as the largest brownfield port in the United Kingdom and say it has been identified as one of just three UK east coast sites with the size, scale, shape, and location capable of being an offshore renewable energy hub port. The work was expected to create up to 2,500 jobs. Energy Voice 2023. I work for the bids and proposal team for Plante Moran. View from SE along access road to yard main entrance. Nairn West Junction is a proposed new junction on the A96 to the west of Nairn.It is to be constructed as part of the dualling plans for the A96 between Nairn and Inverness.The junction will be built to the south of the existing A96 line, on the site of Blackcastle Quarry, directly opposite the road built to access the Ardersier Fabrication Yard at Whiteness on the coast. General oblique aerial view of Ardersier, looking to the SW. Courtesy of HES (G D B Jones Collection). An aerial view of previous plans for the Port of Ardersier site. View of cast-concrete pieces to SW side of the Deck Assembly building. Scotland 4 year apprenticship as mechanic/ welder/ plater. Mr Clowes died in February last year, with his son David, a former commercial pilot, taking over as chairman of the group in the same month. At over 400 acres (162ha) and with more than a kilometre of quayside, Ardersier is the largest brownfield port in the UK. He said: We have the yard, weve got the skills base. All Rights Reserved. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies -. Some 2.5 million cubic metres of sand equivalent to 1000 Olympic swimming pools will be removed. The group owns industrial, commercial, office, retail, leisure, residential and mixed-use sites throughout the UK, which it runs through 16 active trading companies and a number of management/service companies. Interior. We have another opportunity now. Mechanic / Welder. 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