Celtic Freeport’s Manifesto for Wales
Ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections in May and the formation of a new Welsh Parliament, the Celtic Freeport has set out a vision for Wales. A future centred on infrastructure-led regional growth, support for nationally critical industries and community renewal, all underpinned by strong governance and robust local skills pathways. To realise this vision, […]
Celtic Freeport Connections Issue #6
Celtic Freeport has released Issue #6 of Connections, showcasing key developments across South West Wales. Dr Chris Martin joins as Interim Chair, bringing extensive leadership experience across ports and regional investment. The Freeport secured £638,000 through the Site Accelerator Grant to support three strategic projects: unlocking floating offshore wind infrastructure, remediating land and upgrading the jetty. […]
Freeport hydrogen plant given green light
The Celtic Freeport welcomed MorGen Energy’s decision to approve the final investment decision (FID) for a green hydrogen production facility in the Milford Haven Tax Site. The West Wales Hydrogen project is among the first supported by the UK Government’s flagship Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR1) to reach this milestone. With construction expected to begin in […]
Celtic Freeport secures £638,000 for strategic infrastructure projects
The UK Government is investing £3.3 million into 16 Industrial Strategy Zone projects. Of this, £638,000 will support three Celtic Freeport schemes aimed at clearing development bottlenecks. Our successful projects: Criterion Quay, Pembroke Dock – £213,000 Technical assessments to support floating offshore wind O&M infrastructure. Talbot Wharf, Port Talbot – £265,000 Land remediation works to […]
Celtic Freeport welcomes Interim Chair
The Celtic Freeport has today welcomed Dr Chris Martin OBE MStJ DL as Interim Chair of the Board of Celtic Freeport Company Limited, following the resignation of Ed Tomp. The Freeport and its partners sincerely thank outgoing Chair, Ed Tomp, for his leadership and support in guiding the team over the past 14 months. Chris joins […]
Fifth edition of Connections newsletter
The Celtic Freeport has released Issue #5 of Celtic Freeport Connections, highlighting continued progress across its investment corridor and setting out a clear vision for Wales ahead of the next Senedd term. The edition outlines where Welsh Government support can help deliver Freeport’s ambitions, alongside calls for action on grid capacity to accelerate clean energy projects. […]
Grid capacity is growth capacity
Wales stands on the cusp of an extraordinary opportunity as the energy transition gathers pace, writes Luciana Ciubotariu, CEO of the Celtic Freeport. At the Celtic Freeport, we see this potential every day across Port Talbot and the Milford Haven Waterway, where world-class ports, established industry and a skilled workforce are well placed to deliver […]
Celtic Freeport Connections fourth edition
As the new year begins, Celtic Freeport’s fourth edition of Celtic Freeport Connections highlights growing momentum across Wales’ energy transition. The edition welcomes major national announcements, including the Allocation Round 7 offshore wind auction results, which awarded 8.4 GW of capacity and strengthened prospects for floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea. It also features new UK […]
AR7 Offshore Wind Auction Results
The Celtic Freeport has welcomed today’s Allocation Round 7 (AR7) offshore wind auction results, which have awarded a total of 8.4GW of capacity, marking a major milestone for the UK’s offshore wind sector and the future of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea. The auction includes success for the Erebus floating offshore wind (FLOW) project […]
Planning consent clears path for hydrogen project
The Celtic Freeport welcomed the news that Pembrokeshire County Council has given the green light to a 1.5km hydrogen gas pipeline linking the Impala Terminal at Milford Haven with the South Hook LNG Terminal. The green hydrogen project – West Wales Hydrogen, a 14.2MW Celtic Freeport tax site initiative, developed by MorGen Energy Ltd – will support a previously approved […]
