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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Milford Haven CO₂ Project Takes Shape
Celtic Freeport partners – RWE and Dragon LNG – have unveiled the Milford Haven CO₂ Project, aiming to decarbonise South Wales industries. This initiative will integrate carbon capture, liquefaction, temporary storage and shipping of CO₂ from the Dragon site via non-pipeline transport. By connecting facilities on both sides of the Milford Haven Waterway, the project […]
Dragon Renewables Energy Park Consent
Dragon Energy has secured planning approval to install three wind turbines at its Renewables Energy Park in Waterston, complementing the existing 18,500 solar panels. This initiative aims to reduce overall emissions and advance the company’s decarbonisation objectives. The new turbines are projected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2026. In collaboration with local […]
