Contract awarded to Worley for onshore Green Volt substation engineering design and fabrication.
The Green Volt floating wind project, set to become the world's largest commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm, is making significant strides in Scotland. With a capacity of 560 MW, the wind farm is located approximately 80 km off the east coast, north of Peterhead.
Key Details
Worley, a global provider of professional project and asset services, has been awarded the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract for the onshore substation connecting the floating wind farm. The FEED will be overseen by a team from Worley's Aberdeen office, and the company will lead the development of a design plan for the substation, covering electrical, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning engineering scopes.
The project has received strong government support. In 2024, it secured a Contract for Difference (CfD) from the UK government. Full onshore and offshore planning approvals have also been obtained. As of mid-2025, the project is moving forward with FEED work on the onshore infrastructure, indicating continued progress toward construction and operation.
The Green Volt wind farm is expected to create thousands of jobs, with many of these jobs being in Scotland. According to the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the project will contribute £2.5 billion in gross value added, with over £750 million retained in Scotland.
Wider Context
Floating wind farms, like Green Volt, allow installation in deeper waters with stronger wind resources, opening new areas for development beyond conventional fixed-bottom turbines. Green Volt is one of only two offshore wind projects (alongside East Anglia Two) supported by the UK government’s CfD scheme since 2022, demonstrating its strategic importance.
Consortium
The Green Volt project is a joint venture between Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn. If successful, the project is estimated to contribute GBP 2.5 billion in Gross Value Added. The wind farm is planned to have up to 35 floating wind turbines, and the engineering work is expected to last for approximately twelve months.
With Worley's involvement and the progress being made, Scotland is poised to lead the way in large-scale floating offshore wind energy. The Green Volt project is a significant step forward in the country's commitment to renewable energy and its ambition to create a sustainable and prosperous low-carbon economy.
- The involvement of Worley, a global provider of professional project and asset services, in the Green Volt project signifies a potential fusion of finance, technology, and the energy industry, as they've been awarded the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract for the onshore substation connecting the world's largest commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm.
- The Green Volt project, expected to make a significant impact on Scotland's job market, is projected to generate thousands of jobs, with a substantial portion in the country itself, contributing £2.5 billion in gross value added, with over £750 million retained within Scotland.
- The strategic importance of the Green Volt project, one of only two offshore wind projects supported by the UK government’s Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme since 2022, positions Scotland at the forefront of the global market in large-scale floating offshore wind energy, driving its commitment to renewable energy and ambition to create a sustainable and prosperous low-carbon economy.
