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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
David Laister

North Sea gas platform could become designated nesting site to aid offshore wind development

A gas field platform closing in on the end of its operations could be transformed into an artificial nesting site to aid offshore wind development.

Orsted has identified the Wenlock infrastructure as a viable compensation measure for the potential impact its Hornsea Four offshore wind farm could have on certain seabird species.

The Danish giant, the world-leader in the sector, has signed a memorandum of understanding with owners Alpha Petroleum Resources Ltd and Energean UK to explore the possible repurposing.

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