New energy. New opportunity. A region renewed.
Repositioning North East Scotland to become the Net Zero Energy Capital of Europe.
ETZ Ltd is a private sector-led and not-for-profit company spearheading the North East of Scotland’s energy transition ambition. We are supported by significant ongoing funding from both the Scottish and UK Governments with a clear ambition to reposition the region as a globally recognised new and green energy cluster.
We continue to make significant progress on our dual areas of focus both as a regional catalyst for energy transition and the delivery of the largest dedicated energy transition complex in Scotland, the Energy Transition Zone.
Energy Transition Catalyst
ETZ Ltd delivers an unrivalled programme of support to the region’s energy supply chain, engaging thousands of individuals and businesses. We are investing in strategic infrastructure, technology, innovation and skills development to accelerate energy transition. This activitycatalyses private sector investment, career development and job creation opportunities within the Energy Transition Zone and across the wider region.
The Zone
The Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) will comprise a significant majority of revitalised brownfield accommodation alongside a new release of development sites, providing businesses with the unique opportunity to invest in Scotland’s largest dedicated energy transition complex. A comprehensive investment programme is underway to deliver market-ready ‘net zero exemplar’ properties and development sites for high-value manufacturing and the broader energy transition supply chain. The ETZ has been extensively master planned to optimise the world class Aberdeen South Harbour by delivering premium development sites and coordinated revitalisation of the existing industrial estates of Altens and East Tullos.
Developing and
transitioning innovation,
knowledge & skills
Working in
partnership with the
local community
Creating the
Energy Transition
Zone
The Masterplan
The zone has been extensively masterplanned to optimise the world class Aberdeen South Harbour by delivering premium development sites and coordinated revitalisation of the existing industrial estates of Altens and East Tullos.
Investing in our future.
By partnering with the community, industry and investors, and harnessing world-class experience and know-how, the 40 hectare Energy Transition Zone will help the UK and Scotland reach Net Zero targets and will deliver sustainable economic and job security for our region and our people.
- £60mFunding approved
- 2,500Direct jobs
- £400mPotential growth
- 10,000Energy transition related jobs
- Established in April 2021, ETZ Ltd has a pivotal role in establishing the North East of Scotland as a global leader in energy transition to net zero and a net exporter of products, services, technologies and skills.
- Funded by the UK and Scottish Governments and Opportunity North East, ETZ Ltd is a private sector led company operating on a not-for-profit basis with a clear commercial focus.
- ETZ Ltd will harness the skills and capabilities aligned with the oil and gas industry focus on decarbonisation, creating an integrated energy cluster and helping to accelerate delivery of net zero within Scotland and the UK.
- ETZ Ltd will provide on-shore infrastructure to support and service established, emerging and future low-carbon energy activity within a net zero exemplar environment.
- Any financial benefit from the use of public sector funding or future funds will be re-invested into common interests for the benefit of all in development of energy transition activities and the wider community.
- ETZ Ltd is Chaired by Sir Ian Wood KT GBE and led by Maggie McGinlay, Chief Executive. Find out more about our people and expertise.
Aligning with local, national and global priorities.
The aims of ETZ Ltd align with national, and regional priorities, including the Regional Economic Strategy, North Sea Transition Deal, the Scottish Government’s Energy Transition Fund, and the Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.
