The UK Government and Associated British Ports (ABP) have agreed terms to support the development of port infrastructure for floating offshore wind at Port Talbot, subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority. The agreement relates to government funding alongside further investment by ABP to develop facilities for floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea. Port Talbot is intended to support manufacturing, assembly and marshalling activities for large-scale developments.
The project is expected to play a role in enabling projects awarded through the Celtic Sea leasing process and to support supply chain development in South Wales and surrounding regions.
The planned infrastructure would position Port Talbot as a hub for floating offshore wind, with capacity to handle large components and support deployment at scale. The development is also expected to contribute to regional economic activity and employment.
The initiative forms part of wider efforts to develop floating offshore wind in the UK, particularly in the Celtic Sea, where water depths are suited to floating technology.
ABP has been involved in several offshore wind-related activities across its UK ports, including agreements supporting operations and maintenance, as well as logistics and component handling.
Further engagement between government, ABP and industry stakeholders is expected as the project progresses towards final approval and implementation.
