New Energy HQ in Aberdeen for Great Britain

Great British Energy will set up its headquarters in Aberdeen, with satellite offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as per the recent announcement by the UK Government. This strategic move places Aberdeen at the forefront of the company’s mission to expand clean, locally-produced energy, enhance energy independence, generate skilled jobs nationwide, and stimulate economic development.

Following the establishment of the main headquarters in Aberdeen, two additional sites in Edinburgh and Glasgow will open to leverage local talents and expertise. Initially, the company will operate from government premises in these cities, transitioning to permanent bases in due course.

An interim chief executive will soon be appointed to spearhead the launch of the company and develop its Aberdeen base, alongside startup chair Juergen Maier, former CEO of Siemens UK.

Energy secretary Ed Miliband has presented the Great British Energy Bill in Parliament and, in collaboration with the Prime Minister, unveiled a new partnership with The Crown Estate to expedite the development of new offshore wind farms. The company aims to attract private investments in the UK’s clean energy sector, supported by government funding amounting to £8.3 billion over the current Parliamentary term.

Aberdeen City Council co-leaders, Councillors Ian Yuill and Christian Allard, expressed their enthusiasm about Great British Energy’s choice to establish its headquarters in Aberdeen, praising the city’s prominent position as Europe’s energy capital. They highlighted Aberdeen’s reputation as a renewables hub, citing ongoing investments in offshore wind and green hydrogen.

Sir Ian Wood, chairman of ETZ Ltd, also lauded the decision to base GB Energy in Aberdeen, underscoring the region’s status as a hub for energy supply chain companies and its proximity to a plethora of renewable projects encompassing offshore wind, green hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage.

Wood emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between industry stakeholders and the UK Government to shape GB Energy, ensuring that it fulfills its mandate as a catalyst for the country’s transition to green energies. He further emphasized ETZ Ltd’s commitment to cooperate with the region’s supply chain and renewable project developers, positioning itself to contribute towards the success of GB Energy.