Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas Decarbonisation (INTOG)

The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring secure, reliable and affordable energy supplies within the context of long-term decarbonisation of energy generation. Continued growth of the renewable energy sector in Scotland is an essential feature of the future clean energy system and a potential key driver of economic growth.

The development of a new Sectoral Marine Plan for offshore wind energy, specifically for smaller innovation projects and projects targeting the electrification of oil and gas infrastructure in Scottish waters, is a key component of our progress to decarbonisation and a transition to net zero. The established Sectoral Marine Planning process provides an iterative approach to the identification of areas suitable for the future development of offshore wind under this planning round and specification. 

This plan will look to deliver viable and sustainable offshore wind projects in areas identified as suitable for future development, and examined through detailed environmental, socio-economic and spatial assessments, combined with stakeholder and public engagement.