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Engineering – Ayrshire College and Universities
The National Offshore Turbine Test facility has secured Scotland’s place as an international leader in offshore wind energy research and development. The Marine Yard provides opportunities for industries with a specific locational need for access to water. We recognise the importance of exploring the opportunities of the Marine Yard around maritime construction and decommissioning (including of oil and gas structures). One of the flagship development sites in North Ayrshire is the Hunterston Port and Resource Centre (PARC), owned and operated by Peel Ports, one of the UK’s leading supply chain companies. Until recently, the port was used almost entirely for coal imports, taking advantage of its location on the Firth of Clyde, 40 miles west of Glasgow. However, due to changes in UK government energy policy, the site is now open for a wide range of developments with a variety of benefits for different sectors.
At its core, Hunterston PARC offers a deep-water berth, dry-dock, two rail terminals, and access to private wire and
grid energy. Peel Ports has also recently agreed a partnership with E.ON to develop energy solutions for investors and operators on the site, with the potential for renewables facilities and innovative energy approaches. However, the site is one of the biggest industrial opportunities currently available in the UK. Working with North Ayrshire Council and Scottish Enterprise, Peel Ports’ ambition for Hunterston PARC is to support business growth and the Scottish Government ‘circular economy’ strategy. JLL is leading discussions with
prospective investors and tenants. Director Andrew McCracken said: “This really is a unique multi-modal centre for exporting, importing, processing, recycling and distributing resources. Its features and scale make it a nationally significant site, and we’re expecting a lot of interest from manufacturers, power generators and recyclers, as well as cargo owners looking to tap into low cost, onsite power. As we see a global shift towards new forms of energy production and processing, Hunterston is a site which, due to its existing infrastructure and prime geographical location has a key role to play in the future of the energy sector.” It is the scale of the site that underpins these ambitions. With 320 acres of development land, it is large enough to accommodate manufacturing and decommissioning activities, alongside materials handling and processing facilities,
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helping to maximise the residual value from any resources.
An Ideal Location
Co-locating these facilities at a location with road, rail and sea access further enables businesses to minimise their supply chain costs. Finally, the future power demands of Hunterston PARC are such that it is an ideal location for establishing a dedicated energy solution on site, with the potential to apply innovative new technologies. This in turn could offer businesses a further benefit, in offering a reliable, on-site source of cheaper and greener energy. Gary Hodgson, Strategic Projects
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