Highland Council hails the significance of Nigg, as port modifications palms

Highland Council has immediately hailed the significance of the Port of Nigg to the area’s financial system after possession of the power formally modified palms.

The multi-sector power port varieties a part of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport – a partnership of private and non-private sector organisations, together with The Highland Council, which goals to make sure the Cromarty Firth and wider area turns into a serious international hub for inexperienced power, delivering transformational advantages to Highland communities and the decarbonisation agenda.

The Port of Nigg has been bought by Global Energy Group (GEG) to Mitsui Group, a Japanese buying and selling and funding group which has been an investor in GEG since 2012 and which can now drive the following stage of growth at Nigg.

Highland Council praised the contributions made by Roy MacGregor and Global Energy Group, and wished the brand new house owners continued success.

Highland Council chief Raymond Bremner mentioned: “Roy MacGregor and the Global Energy Group have established an excellent facility which has been integral to the institution of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and which has led the best way in supporting the nation’s power transition.

“The legacy they go away is a considerable one – important inward funding and jobs for the Highlands.

“We wish the new owners every success as they drive the next stage of development at Nigg, building on the solid foundations which have delivered long-term, secure, skilled employment.”

Highland Council convener Bill Lobban mentioned: “Green power continues to supply hope and alternative for current and future generations to develop a extremely expert profession with out having to depart the area.

“Though under new ownership, we have no doubt the port will continue to innovate and grow as Scotland’s energy transition continues apace, and Nigg will continue to be a tribute to all that Roy has achieved to date.”