James Petty Helps Drive Salamander’s Offshore Wind Vision Forward

There’s nothing like a good site visit to bring a project to life – and that was very much the case when Aberdeen Partner James Petty recently joined the team behind the Salamander offshore wind project for a packed day on the ground. James even found himself in the spotlight, featuring in Salamander’s latest project newsletter following his involvement in a key site and supplier visit.

In his role as Land Agent, James met with the Salamander team at Lunderton to talk through plans for the onshore substation and its associated infrastructure. With his deep local knowledge, James brought valuable insight to the table – exactly the kind of collaboration needed to keep a complex renewable energy project moving smoothly forward.

The Lunderton visit formed part of a wider tour that took in Scotstown Beach, Peterhead and Aberdeen’s South Harbour. Along the way, the team explored local supply chain opportunities and the latest innovations shaping the offshore wind sector. These conversations highlight Salamander’s strong commitment to working with communities and partners as the project transitions from the consenting phase into technical delivery.

For those less familiar with the project, Salamander is a pioneering floating offshore wind development located off the northeast coast of Scotland. Its ambition? To accelerate Scotland’s renewable energy future, support local businesses and play a meaningful role in cutting carbon emissions.

This year alone has seen some major milestones, including securing seabed lease agreements and welcoming Odfjell Oceanwind as a new joint venture partner alongside Simply Blue Group and Subsea7. The adoption of Odfjell’s Deepsea Star™ foundation technology is expected to set new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability in challenging marine environments.

James’ involvement reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting projects that are shaping the next generation of clean energy infrastructure. With Salamander targeting construction from 2026 onwards, it’s an exciting time for everyone involved – and we’ll be watching its progress with great interest.