Thriving sectors

The future of marine energy investment

Port Talbot offers prime development tax site land, positioned alongside deep-water access, direct mainline rail access and proximity to the M4 motorway. As part of the Celtic Freeport, Port Talbot is perfectly placed for industrial transformation, with incentives to match.
From renewable energy to advanced manufacturing, Port Talbot delivers the land, infrastructure, and Freeport tax advantages needed to realise bold investment opportunities.

Why choose Port Talbot Tax Site

Built for scale

  • Cape-size vessel handling: capable of accommodating vessels up to 170,000 dwt
  • Cargo handling: handles a variety of cargoes including coal, minerals, ores, sand, cement, steel and heavy-lift cargoes

Unrivalled transport connectivity

  • Seamless access to the M4 motorway, Great Western Mainline, and two local airports
  • Ideal for logistics, project cargo, and rapid distribution to UK and global markets

Shovel-ready development land

  • 200+ hectares available for large-scale projects

The partners involved at the Port Talbot Tax Site

Future Port Talbot

Project overview: ABP’s port transformation into a FLOW manufacturing and green energy hub.
Project status: Preparing planning applications.

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Project Dragon

Project overview: LanzaTech’s plan to produce sustainable aviation fuel, via ethanol.
Project status: Planning permission secured.

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Momentum you can build on

Port Talbot is already attracting major investment, including:

  • LanzaTech: multi-million pound investment to produce an estimated 100 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel annually – making Wales a UK leader in green aviation

    FLOW Infrastructure Upgrades: large-scale remediation and construction staging for floating offshore wind (FLOW)

Freeport benefits for business

Locate at Port Talbot Tax Site and gain access to:

  • Stamp Duty, Business Rates, National Insurance reliefs
  • Enhanced Capital Allowances for plant and machinery
  • Simplified customs procedures
  • Competitive environment for low-carbon and export-driven industry

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