Moray FLOW-Park

About this Project

The Moray FLOW-Park has been undergoing technical evaluation, environmental planning, extensive stakeholder consultations and site investigation activities and is close to finalising an initial development plan that is both fit-for-purpose and minimises the potential impact on other users of the sea and the wider environment. These efforts are illustrated by the completion of a comprehensive and wide-ranging Scoping Report as part of a full Environmental Impact Assessment programme of activities that goes beyond the minimum statutory requirements and reflects the unique first-of-a kind nature of the Moray FLOW-Park.

Moray Firth, Scotland

Currently in Stage 2: Development

Next update: 2H 2026

Project Pulse

Live Progress Overview

Stage 2: Development 35% complete

Lifetime FTE Jobs

~1,200

Lifetime FTE Jobs

Permanent Jobs

~60

Permanent Jobs

Total GVA

~£126m

Total GVA

Ongoing

Fishing Community Consultation (SFF, SWFPA)

Active

2H 2026

EIA Scoping Report Submission

Planned

2H 2026

Public Consultation Programme

Planned

2028

Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Planned

2028

Marine Licence Application

Planned

2023-2024

Site Identification and Desktop Studies

Done

Full Project Lifecycle

Tracking all four stages from initial assessment through to operations.

Pre-Development Assessment

Site identification, desktop studies, Scottish Enterprise funding, early stakeholder engagement, Crown Estate seabed exclusivity agreement.

4 of 4 milestones complete

Complete 100%

Site Identification and Desktop Studies

Complete

2023-2024

Initial desktop assessment of the Moray Firth including metocean data review, resource assessment, and constraint mapping.

Scottish Enterprise Funding Secured

Complete

2024

Development funding secured from Scottish Enterprise to support the Moray FLOW-Park project.

Early Stakeholder Engagement

Complete

2024

Early engagement with key statutory and non-statutory consultees including MOD, Highland Airports Ltd, and SOWEC.

Crown Estate Scotland Seabed Exclusivity Agreement

Complete

2024

Two-year seabed exclusivity agreement with Crown Estate Scotland secured, confirming the Moray Firth site for development.

Development

Geophysical surveys, EIA Scoping, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Appraisal, and consultation programme.

5 of 10 milestones complete

Current Stage 35%

Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO) Appointed

Complete

2024

A dedicated Fisheries Liaison Officer was appointed to manage ongoing engagement with the fishing community throughout the development programme.

Geophysical Site Survey

Complete

2024-2025

Geophysical survey of the project area conducted in a fully compliant manner. Over 100 parties were notified in advance via Notice to Mariners.

Technical Stakeholder Consultations

Complete

November 2025

Technical consultation events held with trade bodies, representative groups (including the RYA), and individual local fishers. Over 600 attendees participated across two venues.

EIA Screening Application Submitted

Complete

2025

Environmental Impact Assessment Screening application (SCR-0121) submitted to Marine Directorate Scotland.

EIA Screening Opinion Received

Complete

April 2026

Final Screening Opinion (SCR-0121) issued by Marine Directorate Scotland, confirming that a full Environmental Impact Assessment is required.

Fishing Community Consultation (SFF, SWFPA)

In Progress

Ongoing

Ongoing engagement with the fishing community including the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) and South West Fishermen's Producers Association (SWFPA).

EIA Scoping Report Submission

Planned

2H 2026

Submission of the EIA Scoping Report to Marine Directorate Scotland, setting out the scope and methodology for the full Environmental Impact Assessment.

Public Consultation Programme

Planned

2H 2026

Formal public consultation on the proposed development, giving the wider community the opportunity to submit their views.

Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Planned

2028

Publication of the full Environmental Impact Assessment Report, drawing together all environmental surveys, studies, and consultation responses.

Marine Licence Application

Planned

2028

Formal Marine Licence Application submitted to Marine Directorate Scotland, the primary regulatory consent required to progress to construction.

Construction

Procurement, installation, and operational readiness.

Upcoming

Operations

Daily operational activity, monitoring and reporting.

Upcoming

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Moray FLOW-Park Community Factsheet

Plain-English overview of the Moray FLOW-Park project. Plain English PDF

October 2025

Moray FLOW-Park Community Factsheet - Supplementary

Supplementary information to the main community factsheet. Plain English PDF

November 2025

EIA Final Screening Opinion - SCR-0121

Final Screening Opinion from Marine Directorate Scotland confirming that a full Environmental Impact Assessment is required. Technical PDF

April 2026

EIA Screening Opinion - Appendix I (Redacted)

Appendix to the Final Screening Opinion (SCR-0121). Redacted in accordance with Marine Directorate Scotland guidance. Technical PDF

April 2026

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