Highland-based energy firm lands 160-tonne marine contract
Global Energy Group has secured a contract from Briggs Marine - a leading provider of marine and environmental services - for the fabrication of two 20-metre Subsea Cable Storage Baskets, each weighing approximately 80 tonnes.
Pre-fabrication works has commenced at Global Energy Group’s Invergordon facility located at the Port of Cromarty Firth, with the final assembly, painting and storage taking place at the Port of Nigg.
The baskets, designed with removable lids, will serve as essential components for storing strategic subsea cable for SSEN Distribution should their network require a repair or replacement.
Dave MacKay, general manager of Global Energy Group Fabrication at the Port of Nigg, commented: "We’re pleased to be working with Briggs Marine on this important project, which further showcases our fabrication capabilities and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to the subsea and offshore industries.
“We look forward to delivering these assets to the highest standard, utilising our fabrication facilities at both Invergordon and Nigg."
Briggs Marine’s Renewable, subsea and environmental services director, Craig English, commented: “The placement of this construction contract further demonstrates Briggs’ continued growth and commitment in subsea cable maintenance, repair and installation for distribution, transmission and renewable energy infrastructure.
“We look forward to working with GEG to bring our bespoke basket storage design into the finished high-quality solution our client demands.”
