Freeport welcomes UK Industrial Strategy
The Celtic Freeport welcomes the publication of the UK Industrial Strategy, which outlines targeted support for eight growth sectors and key frontier industries such as carbon capture, hydrogen, floating offshore wind (FLOW), batteries and defence maritime capabilities. Key commitments include a new ‘Connections Accelerator Service’, lower electricity costs and faster grid access for ports and a […]
Freeport welcomes TCE’s FLOW developers selection
The Celtic Freeport welcomes the announcement from The Crown Estate (TCE), naming Equinor and Gwynt Glas as the lead developers for the next generation of floating offshore wind (FLOW) farms in the Celtic Sea. It follows TCE’s recent £400 million commitment to support UK supply chains and aligns with the Welsh Government’s multi-port strategy to deliver FLOW, developed through […]
Celtic Freeport welcomes final business case approval
Celtic Freeport welcomes the designation of its final business case by the UK and Welsh Governments. This marks the transition to the delivery phase of the project, allowing the team to focus in turning ambition into action. The milestone will unlock new investment and innovation, driving job creation and industrial transformation across South West Wales. […]
Freeport Welcomes Green Hydrogen Project Backing
The Celtic Freeport has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that Pembroke Green Hydrogen 1 is among 27 projects shortlisted in the second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2). HAR2 supports low-carbon hydrogen production through 15-year revenue contracts under the UK’s Hydrogen Production Business Model. Hydrogen is key to delivering clean energy across the UK and decarbonising high-emission industries, particularly […]
Celtic Sea FLOW Shortlist
The development of floating offshore wind farms in the Celtic Sea has reached a major milestone, as The Crown Estate confirmed the final stage of its leasing round for three sites off the coasts of Wales and South West England. This marks a significant step towards delivering up to 4.5GW of renewable energy – enough […]
Freeport welcomes Milford Haven CO2 Project
Celtic Freeport welcomes the launch of the Milford Haven CO₂ Project, a collaborative initiative led by partners RWE and Dragon LNG, at the Senedd on 18 March. This project marks a significant step towards a sustainable future for South Wales and the wider UK by advancing regional decarbonisation efforts. Bringing together RWE, owner and operator […]
Launch of Celtic Freeport vital for Economic Growth and Clean Energy Missions
The Celtic Freeport has been officially launched bringing significant inward investment to South West Wales and thousands of new jobs a step closer. The freeport covers the ports at Milford Haven and Port Talbot and spans clean energy developments, fuel terminals, a power station, heavy engineering and the steel industry across South West Wales. Within […]
RWE Battery Plant Secures Consent
RWE is advancing plans for a 350 MW battery energy storage system adjacent to Pembroke Power Station as part of its Pembroke Net Zero Centre (PNZC) initiative. Battery energy storage is vital for integrating renewable sources like solar and wind into the power grid, storing excess energy for use during periods of low generation. This […]
H2 Energy Plant Takes Step Forward
The UK Government has finalised its first subsidised Contracts for Difference (CfDs) under the Hydrogen Production Business Model, securing a strike price of £9.49 per kilogram of green hydrogen over 15 years. One of the awarded projects is West Wales Hydrogen, a 14.2 MW Celtic Freeport initiative near Milford Haven, developed by H2 Energy and […]
Approval for RWE Green Hydrogen Plant
RWE, Wales’ largest energy generator, has obtained full planning approval for its Pembroke Green Hydrogen plant adjacent to the Pembroke Power Station. The plant will feature a 100–110 MW electrolyser, producing approximately two tonnes of green hydrogen per hour. Strategically located adjacent to the Pembroke Power Station, the facility will include a direct pipeline connection […]
