Update – 2 November 2022

Consultation launched for Morecambe and Morgan offshore wind farms

The developers of the Morecambe and Morgan offshore wind projects have launched a consultation on their proposals to develop two offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea.

These wind farms are being developed by separate joint venture companies, working towards a common goal of helping the UK to achieve its net zero ambitions and, specifically, of reaching offshore wind generation goals. Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Limited (Morecambe OWL), a joint venture between Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A. and Flotation Energy Ltd, is developing the Morecambe Offshore Windfarm. Morgan Offshore Wind Limited (Morgan OWL), a joint venture between bp and Energie Baden-Wurttemberg AG (EnBW), is developing the Morgan Offshore Wind Project. The two joint venture companies are collaborating to connect the wind farms to the electricity transmission network.

Together, these two wind farms have the potential to power more than two million households with clean energy. Combined with EnBW and bp’s Mona offshore wind farm (also in the Irish Sea), the trio will help the UK to achieve its target of generating 50GW of power from offshore wind by 2030.

Renewable energy is central to supporting the UK’s ambitions to lead the world in combatting climate change, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and embracing a future where renewable energy powers our homes and businesses.

The two wind farms and their joint transmission assets will form three separate applications for development consent which will all be determined by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. At this stage, a single non-statutory consultation is being held on all three projects to help communities and other stakeholders understand how the three projects will be integrated with each other.

A spokesperson for Cobra and Flotation Energy, joint venture project partners for Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Ltd, said:

“Morecambe Offshore Windfarm will play an essential part in the UK journey to net zero.

Our commitment to care for the environment and consideration of other marine users is shown by the windfarm’s location on a previously developed seabed.

By collaborating with Morgan to deliver the first industry-led coordinated transmission infrastructure we can continue to reduce our impact on others through co-location. This will make it easier for communities to engage with us.”

A spokesperson for EnBW and bp, joint venture project partners for Morgan Offshore Wind Ltd, said:

“With the potential to power more than two million UK households, Morgan and Morecambe will play a key role in delivering secure, low carbon energy to the UK. We are absolutely committed to making sure we deliver this in a way that works for people that live and work in the areas where they are located. That’s why bp and EnBW are collaborating with Cobra and Flotation Energy to ensure that as we develop both projects, we minimise our impact whilst delivering 1.5GW of home-grown energy to UK households. Your feedback will help us develop the best possible plans and I look forward to working with the community and our partners.”

Local residents and other stakeholders are now being invited to have their say on the proposals as part of the projects’ first, non-statutory consultation. The consultation will run from 2 November – 13 December, with the development partners seeking feedback on the two wind farms and their connection to the electricity network. It is also the first opportunity for people to understand the collaboration between the two projects and the broad details of how each will be developed.

The consultation is running for six weeks, with public exhibitions taking place across the north west coastline and on the Isle of Man. Those wishing to participate in the consultation can view all consultation materials, see full details of upcoming events, and submit feedback, on the project website: www.morecambeandmorgan.com.

Further consultations on the projects will follow in 2023.

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