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WELCOME
300 Ha Site in the North mainland
Average wind speed of 11m/s
Adjacent to Oil & Gas infrastructure
WHY NESHION ENERGY PARK?
SCOTTISH & UK
ENERGY TARETS
• Addressing the need for climate action in a region heavily reliant on fossil fuels
• Allowing Shetland to lead by example in the national transition to clean energy
• Development of sustainable, locally generated electricity to help decarbonise traditional industries
• Enhancing local energy security
• Minimising curtailment through options for direct supply to neighbouring customers and the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
BOOSTING THE
LOCAL ECONOMY
• Job creation during both construction and operation phases
• Local skills development and training opportunities
• A long-term economic investment that supports local businesses
• Ensures Shetland receives its fair share of the benefits from the energy transition by empowering communities and retaining skilled professionals
PROVIDING
LOCAL SUPPORT
• Partnering with local businesses, groups, organisations and service providers
• Investing in community initiatives like the Shetland Science Fair
• Supporting economic growth through collaboration with local suppliers and contractors
• Enabling businesses around Sullom Voe Terminal to explore sustainable fuel alternatives using clean energy from Neshion Energy Park
PLANNING APPLICATION
The Planning Application and Environmental Impact Assessment for Neshion Energy Park has been submitted to the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit as part of the planning process. The design reflects feedback we received from the community, as well as the findings from environmental assessments. We believe it represents the best possible approach, balancing community input, environmental considerations, and project objectives.
The window for comments or submissions to the Scottish Government opened on 6 August 2026 and will close on 14 September 2026. All feedback, comments or concerns can be made via the Energy Consents Unit website below.
Any representations on the application may be submitted via www.energyconsents.scot, using the relevant Project Name and/or ECU reference number. Please note that you must be in possession of a working email address to submit a representation virtually.
The documents are also available to view in person at these locations:
Shetland Library, Hillhead, Lerwick
Shetland Islands Council, Planning Department, 8 North Ness, Lerwick
The full Environmental Impact Assessment and planning application can be accessed below.
PLANNING APPLICATION SUBMISSION
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Planning Statement >>
Socio-Economic Statement >>
Design and Access Statement >>
Pre-Application Consultation Report >>
Marine Directorate EIA Checklist >>
Volume 1 >>
Volume 2 >>
Volume 3a
(74 files) >>
Volume 3b
(41 files) >>
Volume 4
(53 files) >>
Volume 5 – Redacted
The application and EIA Report can also be viewed at www.energyconsents.scot under application reference ECU00006120.
Sullom Voe
Development Framework
NEP is a member of the Sullom Voe Development Framework working group. The Sullom Voe Development Framework seeks to collaboratively develop a spatial planning approach to energy development in the Sullom Voe area.
A development framework is a high-level spatial plan which guides development across an area and sets out a shared vision and principles. The process will facilitate coordination between developers, providing clarity on land use while identifying wider benefits for the environment and communities.
More information can be found at: www.sullomvoedevelopmentframework.co.uk
