The facility will manufacture components which are used to secure floating offshore wind turbines within Scotland’s deep waters, alongside international markets.

The project is being supported by a £1.45m funding contribution from Scottish Enterprise, following a £6.7m commercial investment which came via the Scottish National Investment Bank, forming part of the Scottish Government’s £500m commitment to support offshore wind ports and supply chain.

SSE’s announcement that Montrose Port is its preferred location for the operation and maintenance base for its planned Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm was also welcomed by the First Minister, during his visit to Montrose Port.

First Minister John Swinney said: “Scotland is already recognised as being at the forefront of floating offshore wind development. 

“The investment behind today’s announcements is a strong vote of confidence in the sector and in the skilled workforce, innovation and expertise that exists here.”

Swinney added: “SSE’s selection of the Port as its preferred location for its operations and maintenance base for Berwick Bank further strengthens Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain and will create more jobs as well as investment in skills, infrastructure and local communities.

“Scotland’s ports are critical enablers of our offshore wind ambitions and key economic assets for surrounding communities, with the Port of Montrose set to become one of the world’s largest offshore wind operations and maintenance hubs, supporting the Berwick Bank, Seagreen and Inch Cape offshore wind farms.”

Derek Robertson, chief executive officer at Subsea Micropiles, said: “Scotland has become an important base for our growth. We rely on the deep pool of talent, skills and offshore experience here to develop our technology, services and expand into a global market.

“Ultimately, we see significant potential to establish high-volume production of our anchor and foundation systems in Montrose as the market develops.”

Stuart Hood, director of offshore wind operations at SSE Renewables, said: “SSE has built a strong relationship with Montrose Port over many years, and this latest long-term investment will help support the port’s continued development as a leading offshore wind hub.”

Reuben Aitken, managing director investment and international at Scottish Enterprise, said: “Scotland has a world-class offshore wind opportunity, and innovative companies like Subsea Micropiles will be central to turning that opportunity into jobs, investment and long-term economic value.

“By backing innovative businesses to establish and grow their operations here, we’re strengthening Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain, attracting high-value investment and supporting the technologies that will help drive the energy transition.”