SSEN provides more details about future energy developments as consultation continues
Energy giant also defends potential use of pylons as better for the environment
Meanwhile production has started from the Victory field, which will see gas come through Shetland
Local electricity discount scheme also set to be offered through Neshion project
Council chief executive responds to latest round of large energy project announcements
Plans could provide a one off £2 million in community benefit for Shetland
First minister John Swinney gives his assurance that fishing concerns will be listened to
Why build more wind farms when the infrastructure is not in place, Sustainable Shetland chair questions
The council will receive just over £1m in rent annually, and the project will pay out around £2m a year in community benefit
- New ‘Shetland hub’ will have significant footprint
- Construction likely to commence in 2028/29
- SSEN acknowledges consultation fatigue
SIC confirms that works at Dales Lees will take place between late June and November
