Port-owner says plans “reflect our ambitions for a net-zero future”.
The UK’s role in the offshore wind sector and bid to reach net zero have been bolstered with the news that up to £150 million is set to be invested to revamp a former coal terminal on the Ayrshire coast.
Peel Ports Clydeport, which also has facilities in Glasgow and Ardrossan, include the has outlined the plans to bankroll the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard to create a “leading” renewables hub and support the UK’s offshore wind sector. The works, subject to relevant approvals, will encompass “substantial” upgrades to the marine yard and utility services, including infilling the current dry-dock basin and construction of a new quay wall.
