PLANS for over £30 million of investment at Port of Nigg have been unveiled as three north-east businesses unite under the newly launched brand of Maraen.
Maraen is an integrated energy infrastructure solutions providers, bringing together the capabilities of Port of Nigg, Global Energy (Group), and Global Energy Services. The businesses will be rebranded as Maraen Port of Nigg, Maraen Fabrication, and Maraen Solutions, respectively.
The rebrand follows the acquisition of the businesses by Mitsui & Co. Europe Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. in 2025, reinforcing long-term investment and positioning Maraen for sustainable growth within the UK and international energy industry.
As part of this commitment, a final investment decision has been taken to develop a new heavy-duty quay and roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) capability at Maraen Port of Nigg. The £30 million-plus investment will ‘significantly’ enhance port capacity and operational capability – supporting inbound and outbound logistics for offshore wind and wider energy sector projects. It is also expected to attract new projects and customers to the facility, stimulating further investment and supporting job creation across the supply chain.
Yoshihiro Hayakawa, CEO & MD of Maraen, said, “This is a defining moment for our business. Our new name, ‘Maraen’ – combining ‘Mara’, the Gaelic word for ‘of the sea’, and ‘En’ for energy – reflects our heritage and our ambition to shape the future of energy across multiple sectors.
“Bringing our capabilities together under one brand strengthens our position as an integrated energy infrastructure solutions provider, allowing us to deliver at a greater scale and invest with confidence in long-term growth for our customers, communities and wider stakeholders.
“The final investment decision on the Eastern Inner Dock Quay demonstrates that ambition, underlining our commitment to supporting complex, large-scale projects across oil & gas, offshore wind and nuclear, and positioning Maraen at the forefront of international energy infrastructure.”
Maraen Port of Nigg, with its prime location and Green Freeport status, is already recognised as a strategic hub for offshore wind projects – having supported the deployment of over 4GW of offshore wind capacity.
The new quay will further strengthen this position, by providing a dedicated load-out and export facility for high voltage cables manufactured at the adjacent Sumitomo Electric HVDC cable facility.
Rory Gunn, facilities director at Maraen Port of Nigg, added, “This targeted investment will bolster Maraen Port of Nigg, increasing both our capacity and capability to support large-scale energy projects. The new quay will boost our ability to handle complex, simultaneous operations and meet the growing demands from the energy industry.
“By continuing to invest in our infrastructure, we are reinforcing our position as a leading UK energy port – trusted by developers to deliver the scale, efficiency and reliability required to support the energy industry now and into the future.”
With planning consent and marine licence already secured, construction of the new heavy-duty quay will soon get underway. The development, which will cover approximately 16,000m², is supported by a £10 million grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), forming part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to invest up to £500 million over five years to strengthen Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain.
