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The Newsletter for the Beatrice Wind Farm Demonstrator Project ISSUE 3
Wind farm Environmental Statement
submitted to DTI for formal review
The formal Environmental Statement in support of input we received has been valuable and useful.
the Beatrice Wind Farm Demonstrator Project was I believe we have looked at all the key issues in a
submitted to the DTI on Monday, 23 January 2006. lot of detail and this has enabled us to put forward
The submission of the Environmental Statement a plan to develop and operate the two wind
kicks off a three month period of public consultation turbines with minimum risk to the environment.”
regarding the potential environmental impacts of
Submission of the Environmental Statement
the Demonstrator Project.
marks the beginning of the formal process for
The Statement reviews all the key subjects and anyone wishing to make further comment. Copies
includes a comprehensive description of the project of the Environmental Statement are available to
and the environmental setting. Subjects covered download in PDF format from the project website
include the process of public consultation and the at www.beatrice.co.uk. You can also request an
potential impacts on seabirds, marine ecosystems, electronic or printed copy by sending an email
the visual seascape, and other sea users. to environment@talisman.co.uk; or by
writing to: Jan Rusin, Environment Manager,
Commenting on the completion of the Statement,
Talisman Energy (UK) Limited, Talisman House,
Jan Rusin, Environment Manager at Talisman
Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BZ.
Energy (UK) Limited, said: “This is the culmination
of a long period of consultation during which the
INSIDE THIS ISSUE | Green Energy Award | Zephir to Assess Beatrice Wind Resource | Turbine Substructures to be Built in Fife | Consultation Reaches its Conclusion
A message from Nick Walker TURBINE SUBSTRUCTURES TO BE BUILT IN FIFE
Vice President, Talisman Energy (UK) Limited
In December 2005, Talisman and Nick Walker, Talisman’s UK Vice
its co-venturer, Scottish and President, said: “We have been
“We have published this issue of Windward to and we believe thorough, the result of a wide Southern Energy (SSE), awarded making encouraging progress
coincide with the submission of the project’s and open consultation process. the contract to fabricate the two in the awarding of contracts
Environmental Statement to the Department of substructure jackets and for this exciting project and are
In my new role as Vice President, Talisman
Trade and Industry. It marks a significant foundation piles for the Beatrice pleased that we have been able
Energy (UK) Limited, I will support the realisation
milestone in the history of this exciting project, Wind Farm Demonstrator Project to select a UK bidder for this
of this project in any way I can. We will continue
not just for Talisman but for the future of to Burntisland Fabrications critical component.”
to work with the DTI to answer any questions
renewable energy in Scotland and beyond. Limited (BiFab).
that may arise on any aspect of the project. Meanwhile, John Robertson,
The publication of the Environmental Statement However, I sincerely hope to report in the next Fife-based BiFab was formed in Managing Director of BiFab,
is the culmination of extensive research into the issue of Windward that construction of the 2001 and has an established commented: “We are very
potential environmental impacts of the Demonstrator world’s first deepwater wind farm is underway.” record in the oil and gas sector pleased to have won this
Project. The resulting document is comprehensive, having delivered numerous contract against stiff
projects ranging from complete international competition.
oil platforms to various Not only does it show that
specialities such as process and Scotland remains competitive
utilities modules, drilling units in the global market-place for
Green Energy Award for BEST RENEWABLE
INNOVATION AWARD
and subsea equipment.
Subject to DTI consent, the
turbine substructures will be
heavy fabrication work, it also
gives us an opportunity to put
ourselves at the cutting edge
Demonstrator Project approximately 85 metres high
and will be sited in the Moray
Firth more than 23 kilometres
of technology which could
eventually present a large
number of long term
employment opportunities.”
from shore in water depths of
On 9 December 2005, Talisman Energy and by npower renewables. The award recognises some 45 metres. The project will
its co-venturer, Scottish and Southern Energy the uniqueness of the Demonstrator Project create around 60 jobs during the
fabrication phase.
(SSE), were among the key players in in striving to prove new technologies for
Scottish renewables to be honoured for their renewables in deep water.
outstanding contribution to the Scottish
The Green Energy Awards recognise the
renewable energy industry.
The Beatrice Demonstrator Project picked up
the best innovation award at the Scottish
achievements of those individuals, companies
and organisations in the renewables field
which are making a significant effort to help
Assessing the
Green Energy Awards organised by industry
forum Scottish Renewables and sponsored
boost Scotland’s green energy production.
visual impact
ZEPHIR TO ASSESS BEATRICE WIND RESOURCE
QinetiQ’s highly accurate wind selected for this important
sensing tool, the ZephIR LiDAR, project. ZephIR is the
has been selected to assess the culmination of five years of
wind resource for the Beatrice development effort and has
Demonstrator Project. already undergone extensive
onshore testing with the Danish The visual impact assessment for the Beatrice Wind Farm Gordonbush onshore wind farms, identified that they
ZephIR will provide a clear National Laboratory, Risø. Demonstrator Project has been completed and the full would appear as a distinct feature within the landscape.
picture of wind flow and We are confident that we can results are included within the Environmental Statement. However, while the demonstrator WTGs serve a similar
behaviour at the site and help now prove the value of the function to onshore wind farms, the results indicate that
Maps showing Zones of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV)
to ensure optimal siting of the technology in an offshore they would be viewed as clearly separate from onshore
were generated to identify the potential extent of visibility
turbines. The ZephIR system environment.” developments, and would be more closely associated with
of the two wind turbine generators (WTGs) over a 60km
will first undergo a series of the existing offshore oil platforms.
QinetiQ (which is pronounced radius from the centre of the site. This extended well
evaluation and certification tests beyond the 35km radius study area that is normal practice The study concluded that the direct cumulative visual
to ensure the accuracy of its “kinetic”) was created in July
2001 from the former for onshore developments. The ZTVs were modelled using impacts during the construction and operational phases –
wind measurements. a computer-based visibility analysis package. particularly since the blade movement would not be
laboratories of the UK MOD.
Ian Locker, QinetiQ’s Director Today the company employs discernible from land – would have a negligible adverse
Assessment of the proposed demonstrator WTGs,
of Renewable Energy, said: 12,000 people, primarily based effect on the landscape and visual resource.
in addition to the proposed Dunbeath, Kilbraur and
“We are delighted to have been in the UK and US.
BEATRICE WIND FARM DEMONSTRATOR PROJECT JANUARY 2006
DOWNVInD Project reports on progress
The EU DOWNVInD Project that will enable cost effective
(Distant Offshore Windfarms installation and operation of
with No Visual Impact in large capacity Wind Turbine
Deepwater) has published its Generators offshore in
first annual report detailing the deepwater. The programme
research work undertaken in started in September 2004
the past twelve months. and entails both RTD (Research
and Technological Development)
Talisman Energy is the
and Demonstration activities
coordinator of the DOWNVInD
which will be conducted over
Project and leads a consortium
a 54 month period.
of 18 organisations which
includes some of the key For further information
European players in the global or to request a copy of the
offshore wind renewable DOWNVInD Annual Report
energy sector. please follow the DOWNVInD
link from our website at
The project objective is to
develop the technologies, www.beatricewind.co.uk
techniques and processes
TALK TO US
For more information on the
Beatrice Wind Farm Demonstrator
Project please send an email to:
environment@talisman.co.uk
Or write to:
Jan Rusin
Environment Manager
Talisman Energy (UK) Ltd
Talisman House
Holburn Street
Aberdeen AB10 6BZ
Consultation reaches its conclusion
Talisman carried out an extensive programme At each of these local events, presentations
of consultation to ensure that the views and were given throughout the day, from noon to
concerns of all stakeholders are fully understood 8pm, so that people could attend at a time
and taken into consideration during the planning convenient to them. Detailed information about
of the Demonstrator Project and the preparation the Demonstrator Project was freely available,
of the Environmental Statement. and attendees were encouraged to submit any
formal comments they felt were appropriate.
This programme included a series of Talisman-
In total some 200 people attended the local
hosted events at various locations around
consultation events, and Talisman would like
Scotland over the past three years, and
to take this opportunity to thank them all for
culminated with a series of open meetings
their participation.
for interested individuals and members of the
public covering the full Moray Firth region.
www.beatricewind.co.uk Windward is printed on Revive Re-cycled Silk which is made from 75% de-inked post consumer waste content.
BEATRICE WIND FARM DEMONSTRATOR PROJECT JANUARY 2006
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