Port of Nigg to invest more than £30M to develop offshore energy facilities

Maraen describes itself as an integrated energy infrastructure solutions provider, bringing together the capabilities of Port of Nigg, Global Energy (Group) and Global Energy Services. The rebrand follows the acquisition of the businesses by Mitsui & Co Europe and Mitsui OSK Lines in 2025.

As part of the new commitment, a final investment decision has been taken to develop a new heavy-duty quay and roll-on/roll-off capability at Maraen Port of Nigg.

The £30M plus investment will significantly enhance port capacity and operational capability, supporting inbound and outbound logistics for offshore wind and wider energy sector projects. It is also expected to attract new projects and customers to the facility, stimulating further investment and supporting job creation across the supply chain.

Maraen chief executive and managing director Yoshihiro Hayakawa said, “This is a defining moment for our business. Our new name, Maraen – combining ‘Mara,’ the Gaelic word for ‘of the sea,’ and ‘En’ for energy – reflects our heritage and our ambition to shape the future of energy across multiple sectors.

“Bringing our capabilities together under one brand strengthens our position as an integrated energy infrastructure solutions provider, allowing us to deliver at a greater scale and invest with confidence in long-term growth for our customers, communities and wider stakeholders.

“The final investment decision on the Eastern Inner Dock Quay demonstrates that ambition, underlining our commitment to supporting complex, large-scale projects across oil and gas, offshore wind and nuclear, and positioning Maraen at the forefront of international energy infrastructure.”

Maraen Port of Nigg, with its location and Green Freeport status, is already recognised as an important hub for offshore wind projects, having supported the deployment of over 4 GW of offshore wind capacity.

The new quay will further strengthen this position, by providing a dedicated load-out and export facility for high voltage cables manufactured at the adjacent Sumitomo Electric HVDC cable facility.

With planning consent and marine licence already secured, construction of the new heavy-duty quay will soon get underway. The development, which will cover approximately 16,000m², is supported by a £10M from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, forming part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to invest up to £500M over five years to strengthen Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain.