Question reference: S6W-26807
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 11 April 2024
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Current status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 7 May 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on its engagement with Vestas regarding potential investment in Scotland.
Answer
We are continuing to engage with Vestas around potential investment into Scotland. Most recently, the First Minister met with the CEO of Vestas on 3 April 2024. Throughout our engagement with Vestas it has continued to emphasise its commitment to Scotland.
Our fast-growing offshore wind industry provides us with significant opportunities to attract inward investment, generate green jobs and grow our regional and national economies.
We are taking a “Team Scotland” approach across the public sector when engaging with companies such as Vestas to ensure we maximise investment opportunities.
And we are investing up to £500 million over 5 years to anchor the offshore wind supply chain in Scotland and maximise the economic benefits the sector can bring.