NnG Awards BoP & Maintenance Contract for 450 MW Scottish Offshore Wind Farm
ARB Wind has secured a multi-year contract from Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Limited to provide above water foundation inspections and Balance of Plant (BoP) services for the 450 MW offshore wind farm in Scotland.
ARB Wind will assign dedicated BoP technicians to support a variety of services across NnG’s offshore and onshore infrastructure. This covers wind turbine foundations, offshore substation platforms, the onshore substation located in East Lothian, the operations and maintenance (O&M) center in Eyemouth, as well as storage facilities in Rosyth and Blyth.
Inspection Details
The above water foundation inspections include both baseline and scheduled checks to maintain the integrity of the 56 offshore foundations. Inspections begin with a Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), which guides the scope for subsequent on-site General and Close Visual Inspections (G/CVI). These inspections utilize techniques such as Industrial Rope Access.
Partnership and Local Impact
“Throughout the development and construction of NnG, we have seen more than £205 million of contracts awarded directly to Scottish businesses. This latest award to ARB Wind is testament to this and we have worked closely with its wider business for some time through crew transfer vessel contracts. We look forward to continuing to work with the business throughout the operational phase of NnG,” said Chris Woods, Operations and Maintenance Manager for NnG Offshore Wind Limited.
This collaboration reflects a strong commitment to supporting Scottish enterprises and ensuring the facility’s operational excellence.
Author’s Summary
This contract highlights ARB Wind's key role in maintaining NnG’s extensive offshore wind infrastructure, supporting local businesses and ensuring long-term structural integrity.