UK Grants $85M to Develop Port Talbot Floating Wind Hub

The U.K. government has committed up to $85 million (£64 million) to support the development of a floating offshore wind port at Port Talbot in Wales, as part of efforts to expand clean energy capacity.

The funding will support Associated British Ports (ABP) in completing design and engineering work required to develop infrastructure for floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea.

The project is expected to enable at least 4.5 GW of floating offshore wind capacity, enough to power around 6.5 million homes, and support the growth of a new industrial cluster in South Wales.

The government said the development would help strengthen energy security, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and support job creation, with up to 5,000 roles expected to be created.

“From floating offshore wind in Port Talbot to a new generation of small modular reactors at Wylfa – this government is putting Wales at the heart of our clean energy superpower mission.

“With its deep waters and strong winds we are supporting to Wales to storm ahead in floating offshore wind – a pioneering industry that will support thousands of