Balmoral Comtec Ltd, an Aberdeenshire-based provider of marine engineering solutions, continues to expand their footprint in the offshore renewables market. Specializing in buoyancy control systems and subsea infrastructure design for renewables installations, this provider draws upon decades of deepwater experience to aid the global shift toward more sustainable energy sources. Recent highlights of its strategic growth in floating offshore wind technologies and innovative testing facilities.
Strategic Partnership Agreement between LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solution
Balmoral Comtec and South Korean firms LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solution recently signed an MOU to collaborate on floating offshore wind power market applications that utilize dynamic cables, protection systems, and installation efficiencies for projects in deeper waters.
This partnership aligns with Koreas policy of including floating wind in competitive bidding, such as Equinor's Firefly Project. LS Cable developed Korea's first dynamic cable for harsh marine conditions and will integrate Balmoral Comtecs expertise in cable protection and buoyancy solutions into its operations and maintenance strategies; further, LS Marine Solution will optimize cable operations and maintenance, meeting key challenges in an emerging sector that is expected to grow from 35GW in 2020 to 270GW by 2030.
Balmoral Comtec stands out with its strong subsea infrastructure, essential for anchoring lines and turbines in areas with stronger winds but greater depths. An official from LS Cable noted the sector's strong potential growth--from its current one percent share to becoming an alliance leading technological innovations.
Investment in Wave and Current Simulation Center
Balmoral Comtec invested over $1.3 million to establish a modern wave and current simulation center in April 2025, and leverage this facility for developing proprietary technologies like HexDefence: an anti-scour protection system which reduces seabed erosion risks while avoiding subsea cable failures.
Engineering Director Fraser Milne highlighted the center's value in terms of in-house innovation and industry collaboration, enabling external organizations to test solutions under realistic offshore conditions. This investment underscores Balmoral Comtecs commitment to renewables by drawing upon its subsea experience from regions like the Gulf of Mexico and West Africa.
Hornsea Three Contract Milestone
Balmoral Comtec was awarded a multi-million-pound contract from Orsted to supply 400 cable protection systems (CPS) for their Hornsea Three offshore wind project located 120km off Norfolk in UK. This award signifies a significant renewables milestone that further solidifies their position within fixed-bottom wind farm infrastructure.
Hornsea Three, one of the world's largest projects, can rely on Balmoral Comtecs CPS system to protect inter-array cables from environmental stress, providing long-term reliability. Their proven solutions incorporate protection and flow reduction features to further minimize operational costs.
Global Market Growth with Scottish Enterprise Assistance
Balmoral Comtec, with assistance from Scottish Development International, is actively engaging international energy transition markets. Trade missions have created connections in key regions while also showcasing innovations like HexDefence scour protection technology. Sales Director Gary Yeoman noted the invaluable networking and cultural insights provided.
Balmoral Comtec utilizes over four decades of subsea project experience for renewables projects involving floating and fixed platforms in renewable energy renewables, positioning themselves strategically to capture rising demand for reliable offshore solutions that contribute towards global efforts toward net zero emissions.