Energy
The north of Scotland is a global energy powerhouse, with a unique mix of oil and gas, nuclear and renewables. Scrabster plays a central role – combining proven delivery with recent investment to support the evolving needs of the energy sector.
Renewables
Scrabster is positioned as a key strategic base for offshore and onshore wind, supporting a North Highlands pipeline of up to 5GW of clean energy. Tidal is also a key growth industry, with MeyGen representing the world’s largest planned tidal array from the exceptional resource of the Pentland Firth.
6
Scotwind sites in development off the north coast
12x
North Highland produces 12 times the electricity it consumes from onshore wind
2GW
Tidal potential from the Pentland Firth
£100bn
Investment pipeline in Highlands and Islands
The service provided by the Harbour Trust has been very professional, friendly, pro-active and flexible. This combined with Scrabster’s modern infrastructure has enabled easy discharge and fast vessel turnaround. An excellent place to do our operations”
Frederik Tromop
Master, MV Atlantic – Strathy North Wind Farm Shipments 2015
Oil & gas
As the closest mainland port to West of Shetland and many Northern North Sea installations, Scrabster offers clear operational advantages – shorter steaming times, faster turnaround and reduced costs.
24/7
Facilities include:
- Over 660m of deepwater berthing
- Heavy lift capability
- Local crane operations and haulage services
- Engineering
- Bunkers (ex-pipe, ship to ship and by road tanker)
- Fresh water
- Laydown areas and open storage
- Skilled local supply chain
- Free Wi-Fi (designated areas)
- Mainland transport connections (air, rail and road)
Foinaven / Schiehallion
Scrabster
104km
Peterhead
208km
Aberdeen
234km
Clair
Scrabster
135km
Peterhead
201km
Aberdeen
228km
Mariner
Scrabster
155km
Peterhead
154km
Aberdeen
177km
Hutton
Scrabster
200km
Peterhead
202km
Aberdeen
225km
Scrabster Harbour’s engineering support and its strategic position, being close to BP’s assets West of Shetland (WoS), make it an attractive option for BP LWI work. The experience we have had there has been positive and is a proven option. The dedicated and proactive staff gave excellent support throughout.”
BP Lead Intervention Engineer
2014 LWI Campaign
Nuclear
Scrabster plays a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient decommissioning of NRS Dounreay, one of Europe’s most complex nuclear sites.
Shipping
Proven capability in transporting nuclear materials to the highest safety standards.
Infrastructure
£5m NDA investment in the £18.9m St Ola Pier upgrade delivered enhanced capacity for energy operations.
Logistics
A skilled local supply chain based at Scrabster underpins critical decommissioning activities.
