Energy Transition Zone Ltd

As part of the upcoming Energy Transition Masterclass 'Advancing Scotland's Offshore Wind: A Pipeline of Opportunity', we are pleased to announce our first line-up of speakers. The event will provide a range of knowledge from industry experts and will be split into three sessions on the day. This offshore wind Masterclass will be held on the 5th of February 2025 and is being delivered by EIC (Energy Industries Council). Come along to connect, collaborate, and drive forward the development of Scotland's offshore wind supply chain. Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/d23Q8zG9 Buchan Offshore Wind | BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership | Thistle Wind Partners | Nicola McGeown | David Wilson | Freda Miller

We are excited to announce the release of ETZ Ltd's new Quarterly Update. In the past three months, we have hit significant milestones in our goal to reposition Aberdeen and North East Scotland as a globally recognised energy cluster focussed on the delivery of net zero. Click below to learn more and stay up to date by subscribing to our quarterly updates.

Thanks to ACVO TSI, our incredible partners in delivering the pilot year of the Community & Coast Fund, 16 community projects in Torry and Cove are receiving grants to support a range of projects from supporting youth sporting activities to local food growing, improving common areas for gathering and more. 

The 2025-2026 Challenge Fund will be launching soon! Hear from AJT Engineering Ltd., an Industrial manufacturing company, that is among the 36 companies who have previously received funding from the ETZ Ltd Challenge Fund. As a result, AJT are expanding their operations in the renewable energy sector while creating new job opportunities. This video highlights their impressive journey and the valuable support ETZ Ltd offers to supply chain companies across the North East of Scotland and Moray. Freda Miller | Energy Transition Zone Ltd David Scalley | AJT Engineering Ltd.

We are delighted about the exciting work being done by HPR ROV, based at our Wind Campus, as they see the results of the support from the ETZ Ltd Challenge Fund. You can read more about the ETZ Ltd Challenge Fund here: https://lnkd.in/epZ67i9j Freda Miller | Lisa Law

ETZ Ltd welcomes energy commitments in Scottish Government Budget New Aberdeen Offshore Wind Hub and additional funding a "positive step" ETZ Ltd Chief Executive, Maggie McGinlay, said: “The decision to locate a new Offshore Wind Hub in Aberdeen is hugely welcome and a positive step toward the North East of Scotland positioning itself as an internationally recognised renewables energy cluster, particularly for offshore wind. We will work closely with the Scottish Government to ensure this Hub and the additional £150 million earmarked for offshore wind supply chain in the coming year are channelled effectively.   “The importance of speeding up the planning and consenting of offshore wind projects, so they are commercially available, is vital if Scotland is to emerge as global leaders in this sector. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to locate this new body in a region that has proximity to the vast majority of offshore wind projects in Scotland and is home to the highest concentration of energy supply chain companies in the UK.   “Following the UK Government decision to locate GB Energy in the city and the fact a range of the key energy industry and innovation support organisations are already based here, the North East of Scotland is an energy ecosystem without rival and the most attractive location in Europe to invest in low carbon technologies.”

Have your say!    Our community greenspace enhancement programme has launched with an online greenspace survey focussed on St Fittick's Park and Tullos Wood. Its purpose is to understand how the community would like to see it improved.   ETZ Ltd is committed to a comprehensive programme of investment to improve the quality of and access to local greenspace that will support a range of activities like: - health and wellbeing opportunities in the area - civic access and play areas - biodiversity and restore the East Tullos Burn and wetland - the condition of St Fittick's church and supporting visitor information - increase the local path network The Greenspace Use Survey is now live online here: https://lnkd.in/dR-TpZ9c

Virtual Reality will soon be integrated at Aberdeen Science Centre thanks to support from ETZ Ltd, Mermaid Subsea Services (UK) Ltd and Peterson Energy Logistics, alongside project partner AVC. The project involves the purchase of 38 VR headsets which will be used in a variety of activities, workshops and science demonstrations, as well as being taken on the road to be used at the centre’s many outreach programmes and at local events.   As ETZ Ltd is committed to enabling the next generation, supporting this new part of ASC's offering is an exciting step to ensure young people are inspired to take their role in science and technology.        Lauren Braidwood, ETZ Ltd’s Skills Lead said: “We are looking forward to seeing virtual and augmented reality become part of Aberdeen Science Centre which will help enhance and futureproof the fantastic work they already do in STEM education." You can read more via the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce update here: https://lnkd.in/dX5R8P8e

Sarens PSG has decided to establish a £1.6 million offshore wind Centre of Excellence in the Energy Transition Zone, creating 25 new jobs. The Energy Transition Zone continues to scale its growing innovative ecosystem, receiving a confidence boost from further private sector investment in the area and new job creation, all of which are key to becoming a globally recognised green energy cluster focused on the delivery of net zero.

The Association of South East Asian Nations (The ASEAN Secretariat) recently visited the ETZ wind campus, where the Heads of Mission delegation had the opportunity to tour the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and FLOWIC facility. Here they heard from ETZ Ltd about the work that is being done in the region and how it is helping meet Scotland’s net zero ambitions. Organised by The Scottish Government, it was great to hear perspectives from UK Heads of Mission for Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei.