GoBe Consultants Appointed Lead Environmental Consultant for Pioneering Moray FLOW-Park Development

The FLOW-Park concept comprises two strategically located sites, Moray Firth North and Moray Firth South, which will provide seasonal, temporary wet storage for FLOW assets – namely the foundation base units. The development aims to support the logistics and scalability of floating wind deployment.

GoBe will act as Lead Consultant for all environmental works, supporting the project from baseline characterisation surveys through to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA), stakeholder engagement, public consultation and application submission. APEM is currently supporting GoBe to deliver key baseline digital aerial surveying and wildlife data analysis. The consultancy will deliver a unified strategy for both sites, streamlining survey planning, EPS licensing and other documentation to reflect shared environmental characteristics and proximity.

“We’re delighted to collaborate with Offshore Solutions Group on such a pioneering development,” said Gayle Boyle – Project Director, GoBe Consultants. “Our delivery model is designed to support the simultaneous progression of the EIA for the Moray Firth North and South elements of the project. By preparing a single set of documentation we’re able to reduce duplication and enhance efficiency. This joint approach also enables overlapping survey areas and coordinated stakeholder engagement, helping to de-risk the consenting process.”

APEM Group, through GoBe, brings deep expertise in offshore wind consenting, having supported numerous ScotWind and INTOG projects across Scottish waters. Their strategic input on wet storage solutions within EIAs and permitting frameworks positions them as a key partner in enabling the next generation of floating wind infrastructure.

Will Rowley, CEO of Offshore Solutions Group added:

“We are committed to complying with all necessary environmental regulations and are working to minimise impact from Day One. The expert guidance we receive in this respect is critical, and we are pleased to appoint as experienced a consultancy as GoBe to lead the environmental support for the licensing and consenting of the Moray FLOW-Park.”

This partnership marks a significant step forward in the UK’s offshore wind journey, supporting the critical infrastructure needed to meet ambitious net-zero targets and unlock the full potential of floating wind technology.