The site at Whiteness Head on the Moray Firth, west of Nairn, is the former McDermott Yard which opened in the early 1970s for the fabrication and construction of offshore platforms for use in the North Sea gas and oil industry. Historic Environment Scotland. REVEALED: Who bought the former fabrication yard at Ardersier On its website, CWC Group says it is fuelled by its own hard-won resources and has raised itself from the ground to become one of the largest and strongest privately-owned UK property investment and property development organisations.. But though, the yard has a history of multi-million pound contracts, even a small, contract is regarded as a major psychological boost, since it improves. 2.2 Since submission of the Proposal of Application Notice, the applicant has held a public consultation event. By: valenta. Ardersier Port has been sold to new owners who have ambitious plans for its future. Read about our approach to external linking. View from E of SE and NE (open) side of Deck Assembly building. Former owner, Derbyshire-based land and property developer CWC Group, bought the yard in 2016 in a 5 million deal. Read about our approach to external linking. New owners have ambitious plans for Ardersier fabrication yard. It includes more than 400 acres and more than a kilometre of quayside but has been disused for many years. 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Former Ardersier fabrication yard soon to be Europe's leading In 2007, Highland Council approved ambitious plans for a 1950 home development, along with a marina, hotel, visitor centre and community facilities including a primary school, but more more recently the authority also backed its potential as a site for renewables-related development as part of the Scottish Governments national renewables infrastructure plan. In 2016, Clowes Developments purchased the site from administration for 5m. Business partners Tony O'Sullivan and Steve Regan have acquired the former McDermott fabrication site from Clowes Developments for an undisclosed sum. About 300 people will be employed locally for early construction work on the UKs largest brownfield port. In the past, the journalists job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. It includes 340 acres suitable for development and a 3,280ft-long harbour protected by a sand and shingle bank. View from S of Deck Assembly building (centre), with High-level Warehouse (left). This site uses cookies. All Rights Reserved. An oblique aerial view of Ardersier fabrication yard, E of Inverness, looking E. Aerial view of the Moray Firth and Carse of Ardersier, looking E. General oblique aerial view of the Ardersier oil rig construction yard with the Black Isle and Sutherland beyond, looking to the N. Ian B M Ralston Aberdeen Archaeological Surveys. Interior. Yesterday Gordon Arthur, director of Edinburgh-based Clowes Developments (Scotland) Limited, part of the CWC Group, failed to respond to requests for further information on the companys plans for the land. View from E of NE side of Pipe Mill buildings. Around two and a half thousand workers were paid. We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. Work starts on Ardersier Port transformation - Business Insider The proposed. CWC Group now lists the 700. "We strongly believe that a credible execution and industrialization plan, accurate cost assumptions, a proven and bankable technology, and the option to manufacture our concrete floating foundations locally will contribute to our projects successful execution. Nairn West Junction is a proposed new junction on the A96 to the west of Nairn.It is to be constructed as part of the dualling plans for the A96 between Nairn and Inverness.The junction will be built to the south of the existing A96 line, on the site of Blackcastle Quarry, directly opposite the road built to access the Ardersier Fabrication Yard at Whiteness on the coast. Distant general view of yard from SE, with the approach road stretching out in the foreground, and the Moray Firth and Black Isle in the background. After Port of Ardersier Ltd went into administration in November 2015, the property has gone on the market, according to the offer on JLL's website.. McDermott Yard Ardersier GB0232/D922/3/2/2 In the Archive Centre we hold around 1600+ deposited collections, with new deposits being added frequently. The wildlife of the area includes bottlenose dolphins and seabirds, including terns. However, a fall in demand finally led to the facility's closure in 2001. And were seeing many of the structures that are going now for renewables offshore and all the structures onshore being done elsewhere. <br><br>I write proposals for audit, tax, and business consulting services for clients ranging across all industries but majorly in manufacturing, healthcare, not . She leaves to cherish her memory her brother. In the 1970s, the site 14 miles east of Inverness was one of the largest oil rig fabrication yards in the world, employing up to 4,500 workers. Ardersier's dormant fabrication yard is set to take on a new life as one of Europe's most important locations for renewable energy and decommissioning, according to its new owners. The new owner has not been disclosed. [2] . The project would breathe life into the former fabrication yard at Ardersier near Inverness. Their aim is to have nothing moved off-site, so there will be no waste from the site. $23-Million Subcontract To Oceanic Contractors, Inc. For North - MarineLink 3. "Dredging will commence this year and the port will be open in 2022.". View from SE within Deck Assembly building. Aerial view of Ardersier, site of former oil rig construction yard, E of Inverness, looking E. Aerial view of Ardersier Oil Construction Yard at Whiteness, Nairn, looking N. Close aerial view of Ardersier Oil Construction Yard at Whiteness, Nairn, looking N. General oblique aerial view from Whiteness Head and the former Ardersier Oil Rig Construction Yard along the south coast of the Moray Firth, looking NE. He said: We have the yard, weve got the skills base. Business partners Tony O'Sullivan and Steve Regan, former chief executive of civil . Owners of former McDermott Fabrication Yard at Ardersier in Thats a huge ambition and Im all in favour of it.. Dana submits draft plans for Western Isles decommissioning, One of the giants: CNR to shut down Ninian oilfield over challenging market (Exclusive), Well-Safe Solutions drafts in Aberdeen firm to help cut carbon emissions, Appetite for investment: Equinor boss says Suncor deal shows commitment to the UK, North Sea helicopter emergency lands at Sumburgh Airport in Shetland, Longboat eyes second route for relinquished Egyptian Vulture licence, Aberdeen Drger facility expands rental equipment by 20%, Exxon sued by US after five nooses found at Louisiana plant, Sonelgaz seeks EPC contractors for solar PV tender. Developers are seeking the go ahead to turn a former oil fabrication yard in the Highlands into a manufacturing "super-hub" for renewables . Do you know this baby? Interior view from SE along Plate-prefabrication area at SW side of Deck Assembly building, Ardersier oil rig construction yard. Ardersier Port (Scotland) describes the facility as the largest brownfield port in the United Kingdom and say it has been identified as one of just three UK east coast sites with the size, scale, shape, and location capable of being an offshore renewable energy hub port. A Derbyshire-based land and property developer has emerged as the new owner of the former fabrication yard at Adersier, in the Highlands, following a 5million deal. Harper Macleod LLP > Glasgow, Scotland > Firm Profile Harper Macleod LLP Offices Opened by US engineering group McDermott in 1972, at its height the Ardersier fabrication yard had some 4500 staff, making it the largest private sector employer in the Highlands. Community leaders in the area are watching closely. Oblique aerial view of the Ardersier oil rig construction yard, looking to the SE. CWC Group now lists the 700 acre site, near Nairn, among its nationwide portfolio of 118 properties, but the companys plans for the land are not yet known. 1974 All Rights Reserved. New owners state that dredging will commence this year and the renewables-focused port should be open in 2022, Sign up to The Climate Agenda - the one-stop shop for green businesses and those fighting climate change. View of weighbridge at main entrance to yard. The site comprising 400 acres of port area with access to a 2.2km quay and 350 acres of statutory harbour authority has been identified as one of three sites on the east coast of the UK with the size, scale, shape, and location capable of being an Offshore Renewable Energy Hub Port. When: 20 March, 2020. SC045925. Something went wrong, please try again later. A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies -. View from S of typical block of Project Offices, at the SE end of the yard. We look forward to hearing from you on heraldscotland.com. Articles by Jeremy Cresswell's Profile | LinkedIn, The Press and BEDARSHI SAHA - Senior Proposal Consultant / Proposal Writer - LinkedIn View of cast-concrete pieces to SW side of the Deck Assembly building. To let everyone remember the good old days where a few thousand were employed. At over 400 acres (162ha) and with more than a kilometre of quayside, Ardersier is the largest brownfield port in the UK. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, James Connie Andrews, to whom she was married for 60 years, and her brother, Samuel Elzie Williams II. General view from SE at approach to main entrance with Pipe Mill buildings beyond. Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP Drew Hendry said: We will need to hear more about the new owners and their future plans, but it is certainly positive news that this site has finally been bought. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A Derbyshire-based land and property developer has emerged as the new owner of the former fabrication yard at Adersier, in the Highlands, following a 5million deal. Ardersier Port Ltd separately has approval to resurrect the 741-acres (300ha) site as a working port. Worked on various projects at Nigg and Ardersier Fabrication yards in Scotland, Terra Nova FPSO Project in St John's Newfoundland Canada, Barracuda and Carratinga FPSO's in Rio de Janeiro and was seconded Agip in Dubai UAE on Kashagan project Mike #McDermott employees and families rolled up their sleeves to clean 10 . Ardersier Fabrication yard Cutting, rolling and welding of heavy plate steel for jacket piling. View from SE along foundations of travelling crane in area of former stockyard, with Pipe Mill buildings in background. At its peak, there were over 3,000 staff employed at Ardersier constructing offshore platforms for the oil industry. Interior. Before going into administration, Port of Ardersier Ltd secured full consent from the Scottish government to bring the site back into use. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. View from S of SE end of Pipe Mill buildings. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies -. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Click here to sign up to our free newsletters. It should have been a safe space for informed debate, somewhere for readers to discuss issues around the biggest stories of the day, but all too often the below the line comments on most websites have become bogged down by off-topic discussions and abuse. The former owners had hoped to turn the yard, originally built to fabricate massive steel jackets for North Sea oil platforms, into a manufacturing super-hub for offshore wind. Oblique aerial view, looking NE over the Moray Firth and Ardersier fabrication site and Whiteness point. Exhibition to highlight Ardersier's industrial past - Press And Journal Formerly run by contractor McDermott , the brownfield site at Ardersier was built on reclaimed land during the 1970s, and was a significant fabrication facility during the North Sea oil boom. View from E of sub-station and water treatment facilities on SW side of the yard. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The site has been bought for just over 5m, according to a document from KPMG, the administrator for the former owner. A former oil and gas industry fabrication yard at Ardersier near Inverness has been sold. View from SSE (obliquely), along SE side of Pipe Mill buildings. View of Office building to W of Deck Assembly building. Subsea Technology in the O&M/IMR sectors, Business Development Consultant - Renewable Energy, Senior Construction Vessel Rep, Site Safety Leader, NEBOSH IOGC, Senior 3.4U Inspection coordinator. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Scottish Charity No. An aerial view of previous plans for the Port of Ardersier site. View from SE of building to SE of Deck Assembly building (possibly paint shop). When the Ardersier site was put up for sale in February it was specified that it should be taken on in its entirety rather than being broken up. heraldscotland.com is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment. Business partners Tony OSullivan and Steve Regan have acquired the former McDermott fabrication site from Clowes Developments for an undisclosed sum. A new planning application has been lodged to build a town with almost 2,000 homes and a marina on the site of a former North Sea oil and gas fabrication yard. The B9092 subsequently links with the A96, which is the What science tells us about the afterlife. Port of Ardersier Limited (POA) bought the site of the former McDermott Yard in June last year. Renewal of planning permission in principle application ref: 13/01689 KPMG also said it would not be offering any further comment at the moment.. The port comprises of 450 acres onshore and a further 340 acres offshore. Nigg Bay and Ardersier Fabrication Yards, Scotland Structural Draftsman MacKellar Sub-Sea Ltd Sep 1993 - Apr 1994 8 months. Historic ocean treaty agreed after decade of talks, China looks at reforms to deepen Xi's control, Inside the enclave surrounded by pro-Russia forces. There has been widespread speculation over the future of the site since it went on the market earlier this year after its previous owners, Port of Ardersier, went into administration. General oblique aerial view of Ardersier, looking to the SW. Courtesy of HES (G D B Jones Collection). New town and marina proposed for former oil yard - BBC News Energy Voice 2023. Aerial view of Ardersier Oil rig Fabrication Yard, near Nairn, looking NW. Apr 1994 - Sep 1998 4 years 6 months. Further Details References MyCanmore Image Contributions Contribute an Image Property developer is new owner of Ardersier yard - Energy Voice ), and nearby offices (to the NW of the Deck Assemby building). Aerial view of Ardersier, site of former oil rig construction yard, E of Inverness, looking ENE. Work is due to get underway in the next fortnight beginning with dredging along the 400-acre sites banks on the Moray Firth coastline at a cost of 20m. The sites sale was revealed in a recent progress report by administrators KPMG. CWC Group now lists the. "The ports location, expanse and direct access to the North Sea presents a wealth of opportunities and we wish its new owners every success in their endeavours.". Ardersier Port was opened by US engineering group McDermott in 1972, at its height the fabrication yard employed as many as 4,500 staff at its peak, making it the largest private sector employer in the Highlands. Please Login or Register now. At its peak, there were over 3,000 staff employed at Ardersier constructing offshore platforms for the oil industry. A Derbyshire-based land and property developer has emerged as the new owner of the former fabrication yard at Ardersier, in the Highlands, following a 5million deal. Interior. Plater in deck assembly on topside modules. New owners have ambitious plans for Ardersier fabrication yard Senior Highland councillor Jimmy Gray, a union leader who worked at the yard as a welder between 1975 and 2000, is optimistic the fresh investment will result in Scotland getting a bigger slice of the renewables cake in terms of jobs and financial return. View from W of main Fabrication Shops (left), and Shot-blast building. Bull Arm Fabrication Yard, Newfoundland Halliburton 5 years 11 months Structural Draftsman Halliburton . Ardersier; IInverness; McDermott's fabrication yard; Premium content . Articles by Jeremy Cresswell on Muck Rack. View from N towards Paint Store on SW edge of yard. Interior. Ardersier's long dormant fabrication yard is set to take on a new life as one of Europe's most important locations for renewable energy and decommissioning, according to its new owners. It employed 4,500 people in its heyday but closed in 2001 after demand dropped. Clowes Developments sells dormant Ardersier port land In the 1970s, Ardersier was one of the largest oil rig fabrication yards in the world and employed up to 4500 workers. Offshore wind logistics and fabrication and sustainable energy production are also on their wish list. Management at Ardersier have so far refused to comment beyond saying, they are hopeful of work coming to the yard in the near future, and a, spokesman for Elf Enterprise said that no decision has yet been made on, the award of the sub-contract, although he confirmed that MacDermotts is, one of the bidders for the work. The Allyance is a development partnership comprising BayWa r.e., a global renewable energy business with UK offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Elicio, an experienced Belgian offshore wind developer, owner and operator, and BW Ideol, a proven floating technology leader and international floating wind project co-developer. The company behind the proposals, Port of Ardersier Ltd, had already secured planning permission in principle from the Highland Council earlier this year. Gordon Arthur, director at Clowes Developments, commented: "We are delighted to complete the deal which will no doubt see the site prosper within the renewable energy market. Graham Taylor - Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom - LinkedIn Readers comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. View from E of Maintenance Shop (? Ardersier Port sold to new owners with oil decommissioning ambitions Highland Council planning officers said the majority of this brownfield site was reclaimed using dredged sand that was levelled behind a steel pile retaining wall. 'Dream come true' for new owners of Ardersier fabrication yard Locate and compare lumber materials in Saseenos Station BC, Yellow Pages Local Listings. They moved the structure, which had sat in the body of water for more than 12 years, in May. View from W of Shot-blast building, with Pipe Mill buildings beyond. Ardersier Port (Scotland) describes the facility as the largest brownfield port in the United Kingdom and say it has been identified as one of just three UK east coast sites with the size, scale, shape, and location capable of being an offshore renewable energy hub port. View from SE at approach to main entrance, with Pipe Mill buildings beyond, and 'Whiteness' sign in the foreground, the name of the Company who were about to re-develop the site. View from N of NE (open) side of Deck Assembly building. Elizabeth Andrews Obituary (1938 - 2022) - New Orleans, LA - The Times She leaves to cherish her memory her brother. 2023- Highland News and Media Ltd. All rights reserved. 8 images in cluster Barmac Fabrication Yard in NH8057. Business partners Tony O'Sullivan and Steve Regan have acquired the former McDermott fabrication site from Clowes Developments for an undisclosed sum. It will mean good, well paid jobs. View from NW along foundation of Pipe Handling area with Fabrication Shops and Pipe Mill buildings beyond. Previous purchases by the group in Scotland include the former Stoddards carpet factory in Kilmarnock, which is being developed as a residential site. The plans include a floating wind manufacturing hub for concrete. This presented viable options for buyers like OSullivan and Regan to pursue their vision and aspirations for the site within the renewable energy sector. MHG45951 - Ardersier, Oil Rig Construction Yard Summary. View from SSE of Main Offices, close to main entrance at SE end of yard. Steve Regan, a former chief executive of civil engineering firm Careys, and business partner Tony OSullivan, say the facility belongs to them now. Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP Drew Hendry said: We will need to hear more about the new owners and their future plans, but it is certainly positive news that this site has finally been bought. Ardersier's dormant fabrication yard is set to take on a new life as one of Europe's most important locations for renewable energy and decommissioning, according to its new owners. View from SE along open (NE) side of deck Assembly building. Based in Brailsford, Derbyshire, the CWC Group was founded in 1964 by Charles Clowes, who went on to feature regularly in a London newspapers list of Britains richest people. MHG45951 - Ardersier, Oil Rig Construction Yard - Highland Historic However, a fall in demand finally led to the facility's closure in 2001. 2023- Highland News and Media Ltd. All rights reserved. Skip to main content. All rights reserved. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. General view from E of former Spoolbase at N end of yard. O'Sullivan and Regan explained: "Using circular economy practices the facility will accommodate multiple complementary work streams from decommissioning of oil and gas assets, recycling of wind turbines, production of sustainable aggregates and concrete, large scale manufacturing, offshore wind logistics and fabrication, sustainable energy production as well as offering its extensive marine facilities for the upgrade and maintenance of existing assets. HP10 9TY. CWC Group now lists the 700-acre site, near Nairn, among its nationwide portfolio of 118 properties, but the companys plans for the land are not yet known. View from NW of area of former slipways, with deck Assembly building beyond. Plan to revive former fabrication site to create 4500 jobs "Using circular economy practices the facility will accommodate multiple complementary work streams from decommissioning of oil and gas assets, recycling of wind turbines, production of sustainable aggregates and concrete, large scale manufacturing, offshore wind logistics and fabrication, sustainable energy production as well as offering its extensive marine facilities for the upgrade and maintenance of existing assets.