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Company will assist the project’s developers through the installation and commissioning phases Taylor Hopkinson has been awarded a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) surveillance contract for the 1100MW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm project in Scotland. Inch Cape, which is being jointly developed by Red Rock Renewables and ESB, is located 15 km off the Angus coast in the North Sea. The wind farm will consist of 72 offshore wind turbines and is aiming to be fully operational in 2027, with an operational life of over 25 years. Taylor Hopkinson and Brunel’s global presence spans all of the key fabrication yard locations for the project. Taylor Hopkinson has supplied engineering, consenting and development specialists on the project since 2017 and will continue to do so throughout its current phase of works, including manufacturing, construction, offshore installation and commissioning. Neil Brown, Managing Director - Offshore Wind at Taylor Hopkinson, said: “We are delighted to further support Inch Cape beyond financial close. “In partnership with Brunel, this is now our 7th consecutive offshore wind farm on which we have delivered QA/QC services for UK/European clients fabricating components in China. “With 10 operational entities in China, managed by 40 internal staff, we support our clients by delivering comprehensive solutions, including immigration and payroll services, to ensure full in-country compliance with tax and social security regulations.” John Hill, Project Director at Inch Cape, added: “Taylor Hopkinson has been a valuable partner during the project’s development and continues to provide key support with the mobilisation of highly experienced fabrication site teams for this execution phase of the project.” |