A full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been submitted as part of the consent process, covering areas such as ornithology, marine mammals, fisheries, shipping, cultural heritage and socio-economics. According to the developer, the project has been designed with mitigation measures to limit environmental impacts.

The project is expected to involve more than GBP 1.5 billion in spending within the Scottish supply chain during development and construction. At peak, construction activities could support over 2,500 jobs in Scotland and more than 3,800 jobs across the UK, the developer says.