Communities and Engagement
At Cerulean Winds, we are committed to ensuring the Aspen Floating Offshore Wind Project delivers lasting opportunity, economic value, and environmental progress for local communities.
The project is expected to bring a wide range of benefits, and we are keen to hear the issues that are important to you. We fully support Aberdeenshire Council’s Community Wealth Charter and will work closely with community councils and local people to shape how benefits are delivered. This includes creating jobs and training opportunities during the construction and operational phases of the project, as well as supporting increased demand for local contractors, suppliers, and services.
Pre-application Onshore public consultation:
We held our first two consultation events in May 2026 where we welcomed all stakeholders to join us to find out more about our plans and share their views. These events provided the community with information on the onshore infrastructure, which is required to connect the wind farm to the National Grid.
This includes:
- Export cable corridor from the offshore wind farm to the transition joint bays (TJB) at the potential landfall location north of Newtonhill , through to the grid connection in Fetteresso, Aberdeenshire
- Construction of an onshore substation located between the A90 and the A92 to transform the voltage for the grid connection
- Onshore underground cable routes and associated infrastructure including landscaping, drainage, access tracks, parking, servicing areas and road alterations
You can still view our exhibition boards here
Our second set of consultation events in response to your feedback took place in August and provided an additional opportunity to comment.
The consultation period closed on the 7 September but the exhibition boards are still available here
You can submit any feedback to our community email address at community@ceruleanwinds.com or call us on freephone +44 808 178 5704
A Pre-Application Consultation Report summarising the events and feedback from the consultation period will be made available in the coming months.
Please be aware that comments received as part of this pre application consultation do not constitute formal representations to the Planning Authority. Should a planning application be submitted, there will be a separate period during which formal representations may be made to Aberdeenshire Council.
Offshore Public Consultation:
We held a public consultation event on the 11th of June 2025 to provide the community with information about the offshore elements of the windfarm and its associated transmission infrastructure and provide feedback on our plans. The offshore consultation period closed on the 27th of June 2025.
The exhibition boards from our event are available to view on our website. Click here.
Meet the Team
Our team includes experienced professionals from the energy, engineering, technology, and environmental sectors, each bringing practical expertise to support the delivery of Cerulean’s floating offshore wind projects.
Together, we are focused on enabling large-scale renewable energy infrastructure that supports industrial decarbonisation and energy transition goals.
Meet the people leading the development of Cerulean’s offshore wind initiatives.
Jonathan Southee, Chief Information and Technology Officer
In his role, Jonathan oversees the technological infrastructure and digital initiatives that support Cerulean Winds’ mission to develop large-scale floating offshore wind projects. His leadership is pivotal in integrating advanced technologies to drive efficiency and innovation within the company’s renewable energy endeavours.
Laura Jarvie, Head of Scotland
Laura leads stakeholder engagement and regional development for the North Sea Renewables Grid, playing a key role in building strategic partnerships and advancing project delivery. With over 20 years of experience across oil and gas, energy transition, and renewables, she brings deep industry insight and a strong track record of driving impactful energy initiatives.
Colin Maciver, Senior Director
Colin focuses on project development and stakeholder engagement for Cerulean’s floating offshore wind initiatives. Colin’s experience in both public and private sectors strengthens Cerulean Winds’ ability to navigate regulatory processes, engage stakeholders, and deliver complex offshore wind projects effectively.