Earlier this week it was announced that Pembrokeshire County Council have approved plans to create a dedicated floating offshore wind (FLOW) storage compound in Pembroke Dock.
Located within the Celtic Freeport’s Milford Haven Tax Site, The Port of Milford Haven project will clear and regrade disused land to the west of Criterion Way. This initiative aims to create a deep-water facility to support marshalling, maintenance, and operational activities for the growing offshore renewable energy sector in the region.
Tom Sawyer, CEO of the Port of Milford Haven and board member of the Celtic Freeport, said:
“This is an important step in realising Pembroke Dock’s role at the heart of the UK’s floating offshore wind revolution over the years ahead. The new infrastructure will give FLOW developers the specialist deep-water facilities they need right on the doorstep of the Celtic Sea arrays.”
Luciana Ciubotariu, CEO of Celtic Freeport, said:
“We welcome this important step forward for Pembroke Dock. This project will bring critical land back into use and provide vital infrastructure to deliver floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea. It represents further progress towards building a new industry in Wales that will create jobs, attract investment and support the UK’s journey to net zero.”
Ben Burggraaf, CEO of Net Zero Industry Wales, said:
“The approval of the plan to create a dedicated floating offshore wind (FLOW) storage compound, is a small, but important step in positioning the ports in South Wales at the heart of UK’s emerging FLOW industry. This source of wind energy, combined with other sources of low carbon energy generation, will enable Wales to position itself as a leading energy transition hub, while maintaining its position as a cornerstone of the UK’s industrial base.”
Henry Tufnell, Labour MP for Mid and South Pembrokeshire, said:
“This latest development in Pembroke Dock brings us closer to realising Pembrokeshire’s potential to become a world leader in floating offshore wind. This new industry will bring jobs and prosperity to the region. I am committed to a jobs first approach to net zero and will continue to support new energy infrastructure projects like this that will benefit our local economy and communities.”
Samuel Kurtz MS, Member of the Senedd for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire and Shadow Minister for Economy and Energy, said:
“This project is another exciting step in Pembroke Dock’s transformation into a world-class diverse energy hub, placing our community at the heart of the UK’s floating offshore wind revolution. For generations, Pembrokeshire has been central to the nation’s energy security, and this development helps safeguard that role for the future. As someone Pembrokeshire born and bred, I know how vital the port is to our county’s prosperity, and this investment offers a long-term future of clean energy, skilled jobs, and fresh opportunities for generations to come.”