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Some Facts & Figures WHAT DO WE MEAN BY ENERGETICA? Europe's oil capital, Aberdeen City and Shire is building on its offshore oil and gas experience and developing expertise in renewable energy sources, to become a global energy hub. A part of this aspiration is the development of a low-carbon energy technology corridor which will attract companies and individuals to a natural and built coastal environment, known as Energetica. Energetica covers a 30 mile development corridor that

Energetica is expected to generate £750 million of

extends from the Bridge of Don in Aberdeen, west towards

investment in its first 10 years, and has the potential to produce

Aberdeen Airport and north to Peterhead.

£500 million of additional annual GVA in the region. Around £260 million of the £750 million investment potential

Energetica provides current and future opportunities to

is underway including the development of 600 acres

invest in world-class infrastructure, business activity,

of new business space, master-planning for new areas,

commercial residential and leisure-based developments.

port developments at Peterhead and offshore renewable projects such as the planned European Offshore Wind

Energetica is central to Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future’s (ACSEF’s) vision to become a global energy hub by attracting international energy business and expertise, building on the region’s rich oil and gas heritage.

Deployment Centre.

WHAT’s been delivered so far? The following examples take you on a journey from the northern gateway in Peterhead, through the heart of the area to the southern gateway in Aberdeen - and west towards exciting developments around the airport. They illustrate how Energetica, within the last five years, has moved from concept to reality. These are just some of the current and future opportunities that exist for you to do business within Energetica. Energetica Industry Park Less than 1.5km from the Peterhead port. The 55 acre site will be

Peterhead Decommissioning Ltd (PDL) This is a consortium of companies,

developed into a high quality, low

primarily based in Peterhead,

carbon Business Park. Planning

established to service the offshore

permission has been obtained

decommissioning market. PDL are

and sites will be available in 2012.

active and are currently pursuing

The location offers excellent links

decommissioning opportunities.

to Aberdeen and further afield via Peterhead port as well as cost

Oceanlab This is the subsea research facility of the University of Aberdeen. here lead the world in creating

scientists to investigate life and environment throughout the world’s oceans. Oceanlab’s Business Unit offers testing and

companies looking for opportunities

In 2007, Scotia Homes created a

Situated just to the north of

in the emerging decommissioning

masterplan for Ellon, in conjunction

Aberdeen, with direct access

and renewable sectors.

with the local community, The

to the planned AWPR and set

Contact: Lewis Anderson, Scottish

Princes Foundation for the Built

in a high quality landscape,

Enterprise: Tel: 01224 252078

Environment and world renowned

this development will deliver a

[email protected]

masterplanners Urban Design

600 home community drawing

Associates. The aim was to create

on the area’s heritage and the

a long term vision for Ellon that

latest in design and construction

would lead to well thought out,

technology. A regional foodhall

progressive development for

will showcase the very best of

future decades. The plan covers

Scotland’s produce from the

three main areas, Castleton to the

mountains to the sea. With

north, Cromleybank on the South

Aberdeen Airport only 10 minutes

bank of the River Ythan and the

away, and excellent public

town centre. Mixed use, walkable

transport links, the employment

neighbourhoods underpin the

land represents a choice location

very fabric of the masterplan and

for a variety of businesses. Plans

ensure that residents can live,

are in public consultation phase.

Peterhead Port development A £32 million investment in Smith Quay has recently been completed offering sheltered, deep water berthing for larger subsea support and construction vessels. The project also provides heavy lift capability and a large adjacent working site suitable for component manufacturing, quayside fabrication or project mobilisation. Contact: Tel: 01779 483600 [email protected]

Peterhead Energy Hub (PEH) This is a partnership between Peterhead Port Authority and ASCO with the support of eleven other organisations. The aim of PEH is to build on the established success in the oil and gas industry and become recognised as an international centre for subsea, renewable energy and decommissioning sectors. Contact: Tel: 01771 644163 [email protected]

CROMLEYBANK (P) - incl. NEW ACADEMY & COLLEGE CAMPUS

down to 11,000 metres, enabling

berth, this is also an ideal site for

With access to the port’s deepwater

ELLO

systems capable of operating

Masterplanning in Ellon, the heart of Energetica

effective occupational opportunities.

BALMACASSIE COMMERCIAL PARK

Research scientists and engineers

engineering services to industry.

BUCHAN & FORMARTINE WAY

Blackdog Project

KEY

ABZ business park

Connected for Business – Office, Industrial, HotelAirport Existing pedestrian paths Proposed pedestrian links Existing road DYCE Dual Carriageway Upgrade Buchan & Formartine Way Upgraded pathway Proposed 3rd Don Crossing Cruden Bay Ladies Bridge

ABERDEEN Dual Carriageway

Potential for biomass woodland

work and play all within their local

Hydrogen Station

area to reduce reliance on vehicles

Ground source heat pump

and to promote the growth of communities. Detailed plans and

Wind turbines

CCS

KEY

development schedules continue to evolve for both areas.

Balmacassie Commercial Park

Carbon capture scheme

Airport

Golf course

Existing pedestrian paths

Watersports opportunities

Proposed pedestrian links

Potential future settlement expansion

Existing road

A fast expanding fully serviced

Dual Carriageway Upgrade

Existing settlements

Buchan & Formartine Way

Energetica boundary

Upgraded pathway

commercial/industrial estate

Proposed 3rd Don Crossing

lying on the north east outskirts

Cruden Bay Ladies Bridge

of Ellon. This area has excellent

Dual Carriageway

links to Aberdeen (17 miles south) and Peterhead (16 miles north).

Potential for biomass woodland

Contact: M Bruce and Partners:

Hydrogen Station

Tel: 07967 973889

Ground source heat pump

[email protected]

Wind turbines

CCS

Carbon capture scheme

Golf course Watersports opportunities Potential future settlement expansion

Existing settlements Energetica boundary

Natural park (P) (P)

Planned or Proposed

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AWPR

(P

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PETERHEAD PETERHEAD ENERGY HUB A future in energy

PETERHEAD DECOMMISSIONING CARBON IMPORTATION HUB (P) ALL WEATHER 24 HOUR ACCESS DEEPWATER PORT

RETAIL PARK (P)

FLOATING TURBINE TEST CENTRE (P)

planning for over 1.5 million square feet of business development Limited, specialists in low and zero carbon construction will be starting the main infrastructure on this

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CARBON CAPTURE & STORAGE (P)

SUBSEA TRANSMISSION CABLE DEVELOPMENTS (P)

LINK TO COASTAL TRAIL

important new business community at the heart of the Energetica Project in the summer of 2012. The offices and warehouses will be best in class for sustainability and efficiency which will be cheaper for

CRUDEN BAY

customers to operate and maintain. This will also make a significant contribution to help operators meet their carbon reductions

PLANNED UPGRADE TO COASTAL TRAIL

ON

commitments. Generate Land have a flexible approach to all enquires

NATIONAL PARKS

and will be pleased to deliver

LINK TO COASTAL TRAIL

design and build solutions on a lease or freehold basis as well as

NEWBURGH

serviced land for owner occupation. With unequalled views over the

OCEAN LAB

Royal Aberdeen Golf course and

NATIONAL PARKS A90

DUAL CARRIAGEWAY UPGRADE

RIDGE F DON

This is a 100 acre site with

opportunities. Generate Land

ENERGETICA INDUSTRY PARK (P)

K

P)

Berryhill Low Carbon Technology Park

only 10 minutes from the city centre

an illustrative view

this new business location offers

TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF LINKS

BALMEDIE

an unequalled package for your relocation requirements.

EUROPEAN OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (P)

Contact Tony Brooks: [email protected]

COASTAL TRAIL

BLACKDOG

BLACKDOG BLACK DOGPROJECT PROJECT(P)

BERRYHILL LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGY PARK (P) ABERDEEN ENERGY & INNOVATION PARKS Centres of excellence for energy & innovation

Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks (AEIP) Based in the Bridge of Don across two nearby yet distinct locations, these two science parks are home

ABERDEEN EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE

to start up companies through to global headquarters. Tenants

Dubford, Bridge of Don, at the gateway to Energetica

Aberdeen Airport investment Aberdeen Airport’s draft Masterplan (April 2012) outlines a £100million plan for redevelopment over the next 30 years. This includes refurbishment of the terminal and space for further runway expansion, following the completion of a £10million, 124m

ABZ Business Park

benefit from the same dedicated

Better connected commercial

on-site management, as well as

property. Work is underway

close links to academia and local

to deliver the £100 million

and international business support

ABZ Business Park, adjacent

networks. The Parks have been

Energetica Placemaking

runway extension in October 2011.

to Aberdeen Airport, which

established over the last two

This will, in support of the planning

Scotia Homes Dubford

will feature a mixture of high

decades by Scottish Enterprise

process, provide clear guidance

development lies immediately

specification office and industrial

who, in 2010, formed a joint

to all developers on the desired

north of the current boundary of

units, with potential for a four star

venture with Buccleuch Property to

low-carbon standards that should

Bridge of Don. The mixed use

airport hotel. ABZ Development

strengthen the future investment,

be adopted when planning new

development will provide houses

Ltd is behind the construction of

development and management

developments within Energetica.

of varying size and type in a style

the 54-acre park. Infrastructure

of the Parks through a public/

The guidance, founded on the

that is drawn directly from the

works are progressing well, with

private sector partnership. A

principles of high quality, energy

local landscape. Public parks and

services across the entire site,

£1.5 million asset refurbishment

efficient buildings in attractive

gardens permeate the design and

including internal roads, due for

programme has since completed

landscaped settings will be a

create wildlife corridors linking

completion during summer 2012.

and construction of the new 15,000

challenge to developers while still

the nearby Nature Reserve to the

Construction of the first business

sq ft office and amenity facility,

being commercially viable. This

coast. Plans for the first phase

units is expected during late

The Hub, will complete in June with

work is critical, as design and

of 109 houses from a total of 550

summer 2012.

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of

construction in the Energetica

have just been lodged and this will

Contact: Paul Stevenson:

Commerce taking occupation of

corridor will establish a benchmark

be followed by an application for

Tel: 01312024990

4,780 sq ft in July 2012.

of excellence which will set

development of commercial space.

[email protected]

Contact: www.aeip.co.uk

Energetica apart.

live visit work invest

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SCENARIOS FOR THE FUTURE? European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre

Carbon Capture and Storage

Hydrogen for the Future

Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE), Shell and

Research work has been commissioned to

The planned EOWDC is a groundbreaking

Petrofac are planning the world's first post

explore the feasibility of geothermal and

offshore wind project for Aberdeen's coast that

combustion CCS plant on a gas turbine at

hydrogen for combined heat and power of

has received significant industry endorsement

Peterhead Power Station. The area’s proximity

buildings. This could pave the way for the

as a crucial catalyst for delivering the UK and

to existing offshore infrastructure together with

country's first hydrogen highway. Components

Europe's ambitious offshore wind targets and

unrivalled engineering expertise means that

of this new environment could include

creating an industrial-scale marine energy

the project, which could be up and running

electricity generated by the EOWDC, hydrogen

centre. Developed by Aberdeenshire Offshore

by 2017, could create up to 1,000 jobs as well

electrolyzing at scale to store excess electricity

Wind Limited, a joint venture between

as a major new industry, is considered to be a

produced through wind generation, test and

Vattenfall and Aberdeen Renewable Energy

strong contender for a share of a £1billion UK

research facilities for other forms of renewable

Group (AREG) plus consortium partner Technip,

Government fund to develop this crucial green

energy, and high-quality and low-carbon

it has been awarded €40m of European

technology. The plans for Peterhead include

commercial and industrial accommodation.

funding and granted demonstrator site status

taking CO2 emissions from a 385 megawatt

by The Crown Estate. The EOWDC will test and

turbine, before transferring to the nearby St

demonstrate up to 11 next generation offshore

Fergus gas terminal for further processing

wind turbines, as well as support infrastructure

and then storage in the depleted Goldeneye

and other related technology. With the potential

field. Separate research is underway into using

to accelerate the development of offshore

Peterhead Port as a carbon import hub.

For further information on Energetica please contact

wind power by proving the next generation of technology in a real time offshore environment, the centre will create jobs and economic benefit by attracting scientists, researchers, engineers, offshore wind supply chain companies and future investment in the fast growing offshore wind sector.

01224 252052 | [email protected]

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