Cork, IRELAND -   This is a portfolio decision for Shell, for whom offshore wind remains a key growth area and integral to the delivery of their Powering Progress strategy.

Simply Blue Group has announced that together with Shell, they confirm that Shell will end its involvement in the Western Star and Emerald offshore wind projects in Ireland.

According to Simply Blue Group, this is a portfolio decision for Shell, for whom offshore wind remains a key growth area and integral to the delivery of their Powering Progress strategy. The company has more than 13 GW of wind capacity in operation, under construction and in the funnel of potential projects, including a 50% stake in 5GW of floating wind projects in Scotland.

Simply Blue Group has a global pipeline of 10 GW of offshore wind projects and remains fully focused on delivering the exemplary Emerald and Western Star projects off the coast of Cork and Clare which will deliver a combined 2.65 GW of floating offshore wind power for Ireland. They are progressing towards a new strategic partnership, building on the momentum of both projects to deliver government targets for Phase 2 of Ireland's offshore wind development.

Source: Simply Blue Group