State Rep Justin Thurber: Prysmian nixes Offshore Wind cable plant on Brayton Point

Local offshore wind has taken a hit after an announcement that was made Friday by a local politician.

According to State Rep. Justin Thurber, Prysmian will not be moving forward with their option to buy the land from Commercial Development Company in Somerset.

“This means they will not be building the Offshore Wind cable plant on Brayton Point.”

Thurber stated that a big reason for them backing away from building the facility is that the customers are inconsistent, and the market isn’t there.

Thurber is reportedly already working on the next step.

“There have been rumors circulating around town the last couple of weeks that this might happen. So, I had already been in contact with Town Hall and other stakeholders and have been working on alternatives.”

“While this is not the outcome we wanted, I am looking at this as an opportunity for the community to come together and work on a long-term solution for Brayton Point that benefits all of Somerset.”

The announcement is the latest in a long chapter concerning the property which once was partially used by a scrap metal company before it was shut down for breaking Somerset bylaws.