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Fraserburgh - Buchan Floating Wind Project

Application Submitted1000 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 8 July 2026

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
1000 MW
Status
Application Submitted (Planning Application Submitted)
Operator or applicant
BayWa
Location
NE8, Ne/O Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh, Offshore, AB43, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Marine Scotland
Turbines
70
  • 20 August 2025 Planning application submitted

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