Nadara has submitted Section 36 consent and Marine Licence applications to Scottish Ministers for the Bellrock offshore wind farm. Bellrock Offshore Wind Farm Limited, wholly owned by Nadara, is proposing a floating offshore wind project in the central North Sea, approximately 120 km east of Stonehaven. The project is designed to deliver up to 1.8 GW of capacity.
The submission follows around three years of development work, including environmental baseline surveys, engineering design and consultation with statutory bodies, local communities and supply chain stakeholders. The project forms part of Crown Estate Scotland’s ScotWind leasing round. The applications cover the wind farm development area, including:
- Up to 132 floating wind turbines
- Floating substructures with mooring lines, anchors and scour protection
- Inter-array cables and cable protection systems
- Subsea cable hubs
- Supporting offshore infrastructure
The applications will now be reviewed by Scottish Ministers. Subject to approval, the project would move into detailed design and further supply chain engagement, with construction expected to begin in 2031.
