Paul Wheelhouse, third from left, visits Dales Voe with staff from the Oil and Gas Authority, Lerwick Port Authority, HIE, and Peterson
A major project aimed at helping Shetland win more decommissioning work does not hinge entirely on the UK Government agreeing to provide financial support, Scotland’s energy minister said yesterday.
Paul Wheelhouse acknowledged that failing to secure backing from Westminster would make the construction of an ultra-deep-water port at Dales Voe in Lerwick “more challenging and difficult”.
But Mr Wheelhouse said he hoped UK ministers would support the £30-£40 million infrastructure upgrade, which could benefit large sections of the oil and gas industry’s supply chain.
