Associated British Ports (ABP) and Sarens have entered into a strategic collaboration that aims to explore solutions to deliver floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
The collaboration aims to drive the rollout of floating wind technology in the Celtic Sea by combining ABP’s port infrastructure in Port Talbot, with Sarens’ experience in providingheavy lifting and transport solutions for large-scale offshore wind projects.
The collaboration focuses on exploring the necessary technical and logistical requirements for the deployment of floating offshore wind at Port Talbot.
It also marks a significant milestone for ABP’s Future Port Talbot programme, which is designed to transform the port into a major hub for FLOW and green energy development.
Andy Reay (pictured: right), head of offshore wind at ABP, said: “We are delighted to be working with Sarens, a company with a proven track record in delivering heavy lifting solutions for major offshore wind projects globally.
“For over 30 years, ABP has been at the forefront of delivering for offshore wind customers, and one of the biggest clean energy opportunities for the UK is the development of floating offshore wind in Wales.
“ABP is progressing plans to invest more than £500m in new and repurposed infrastructure at Port Talbot to create a hub for floating offshore wind, which has the potential to generate thousands of new, high-quality jobs and attract billions of pounds in inward investment.
“What ABP plans for Port Talbot represents another step towards our ambitions to be at the forefront of the UK’s net zero journey.”
Bev Bentley (pictured: left), director of strategic global projects at Sarens, added: “We are thrilled to collaborate with ABP on this innovative venture.
“Our global experience in offshore wind projects, combined with ABP’s infrastructure, will pave the way for a successful rollout of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
“At Sarens, we are committed to driving the growth of renewable energy by providing cutting-edge lifting and transport solutions that are both sustainable and efficient.
“This collaboration reflects our ongoing dedication to playing a pivotal role in the global energy transition.”