BP’s proposal could lead to thousands of new green energy jobs
BP (LON:BP) is committed to investing £10 billion to build an offshore wind farm in Aberdeen in a move that could bring thousands of new jobs.
Along with its partner German energy company ENBW, the UK oil giant has bid for a lease through Scottwind for more than a decade on Scotland’s first offshore lease round.
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The news is as BP continues to exist on the receivers of protests over the ongoing production of fossil fuels.
The Scottish government hopes that wind energy and BP investments will help the region bounce off the pandemic while providing a viable economic alternative to the oil and gas industry.
Many traditional oil and gas companies, including Shell and Equiner, have proposed to secure leases before the application deadline ends on Friday.
Crown Estate Scotland will announce its list of winners at the beginning of 2022.
Scotland believes this process is crucial in showing a level of intent aimed at becoming a world leader in the use of offshore wind technology.
BP and ENBW have agreed to fund a renewable hub built by Forceport in the lease area of Edinburgh.
The FTSE 100 oil company will increase its electric vehicle charging network to approximately 2,500 over the next decade.
Dev Sanyal, executive vice president of gas and low carbon at BP, said the company’s relationship with the Aberdeen City Council and its relationship with existing remote operating centers based in Aberdeen will bring the region to the global base of wind power generation opportunities. He said he would provide it.
“We have a partnership with the city of Aberdeen, which we are extremely proud to sign this in September last year. This partnership is the result of what we can bring in when it comes to wind energy offshore. , I think I have more,” Sanial said.
“We see a great opportunity. Today we have a remote operating centre in Aberdeen. If you have a remote operating centre using digital tools, then base serves a canvas that is much larger than Scotland. You can create a
BP’s stock price rose 2.03% early on Tuesday.
