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“Well paid jobs and lower electricity bills”: Committee hails impacts of energy projects on visit to East Anglia The Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Committee has hailed the important role East Anglia is playing in building a low-carbon energy future for Britain during a visit to key energy projects in the region. Chair Bill Esterson MP, alongside committee members including Claire Young MP, Luke Murphy MP, and Wera Hobhouse MP, toured ABP's Port of Lowestoft and visited Sizewell C and ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia ONE operations and maintenance base as part of a two-day visit to the region. During the visit, the Committee toured ABP’s newly completed Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF), which was officially opened Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. They also explored the innovative Direct Air Capture (DAC) demonstrator facility, based at the Port of Lowestoft which is one of the UK’s first pilot projects for this cutting-edge technology, led by Sizewell C. The Port of Lowestoft and East Anglia continue to lead the way in delivering low-carbon energy solutions that align with the UK’s energy security goals. Read more: Image credit: Stephen Waller Tom Duit | Tim Morris | Paul Ager | Victoria Fleming-Williams #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #NetZero #LowCarbon #EastAnglia #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #Innovation #CleanEnergy #UKEnergy #CarbonCapture

'Insight Energy Out & About' North Star 'Grampian Tweed Naming Ceremony' Picture Special! On Tuesday we were part of the event where guests were invited to the naming ceremony of their new generation and hybrid powered SOV at Associated British Ports Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility 'LEEF'. The ‘Grampian Tweed’ represents innovation, resilience, and the spirit of maritime excellence . This ceremony not only symbolises the beginning of its journey but also pays tribute to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of everyone involved in bringing this project to life from start to finish. #Maritime #Shipbuilding #GrampianTweed #NamingCeremony #Teamwork #Innovation #Celebration Pics - Matthew Potter

News Release: UK Dredging welcomes new water injection dredger to its fleet Today, we celebrate the completion of UKD's newest vessel - the UKD Seadragon, a Shoalbuster 2711 Water Injection Dredger (WID). Launched at Damen Shipyards, the state-of-the-art vessel is based on a proven design and introduces an innovative approach to water injection dredging, offering exceptional efficiency and flexibility. Mark Pearson, General Manager UKD, said: “We are eagerly anticipating the UKD Seadragon joining our fleet. This advanced vessel will allow us to offer our clients a new and complementary dredging service, enhancing the comprehensive solutions we provide to the market. “Its state-of-the-art diesel-electric propulsion and power management system optimise engine efficiency, significantly reducing emissions. This innovation marks an important step forward in supporting ABP's journey toward achieving net-zero emissions.” 👉 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eMknZp_A Associated British Ports / #Dredging / #Maintenance / #Ports / #VesselFleet / #Upgrade / Joppe Neijens

ABP News Release: Shared ambition to enable the energy transition brings Europe’s leading offshore wind ports to London In January, members of the Alliance of Major Offshore Wind Ports in Europe met at Associated British Ports (ABP)’s London office, as part of their ongoing collaboration to address challenges and opportunities facing the offshore wind industry and discuss how ports can accelerate the energy transition. The Alliance represents seven of Europe’s leading offshore wind ports and ports groups, including Associated British Ports (ABP) in the UK, Port Oostende in Belgium, Groningen Seaports/Eemshaven in the Netherlands, Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG/Cuxhaven in Germany, Nantes-Saint Nazaire Port in France, Port Esbjerg in Denmark and the Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports Authority in Poland. ABP joined the Alliance in 2023 and is the only ports group in the UK to be represented, demonstrating the international recognition of the importance of the UK’s leading ports operator in supporting growth in offshore wind. Andy Reay, Head of Offshore Wind at Associated British Ports (ABP), commented: “We were delighted to welcome European port leaders to ABP and share ideas of how we can work together to ensure the offshore wind industry, which is vital to the energy transition, continues to thrive. “We’re honoured to represent the voice of UK ports in this Alliance because there is real offshore wind momentum here. To bring this to life - in the same week as this meeting, we have seen the Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, open ABP’s Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF), which will support both operations and maintenance activities and the construction of new offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. “From current offshore wind successes such as the expansion of Siemens Gamesa’s offshore wind blade manufacturing facility at Green Port Hull to future opportunities to create prosperity, jobs and a green future such by supporting the development of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea – ports have a significant role to play in making offshore wind targets a reality.” 👉 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/ee9jiPM3 💡 Find out more about the Alliance of Major Offshore Wind Ports in Europe: https://lnkd.in/eB4YNWB4 #Collaboration / WindEurope / #OffshoreWind / #FLOW / #EnergyTransition / Julian Walker / Jan Allaert / Erik Bertholet / Dennis Jul Pedersen / Jesper Bank / Leibfried Dirk / Piotr Krahel / Rafal Zahorski / Steve Declercq / Ludovic BOCQUIER / Hauke Knust / Jess Asato MP / reNEWS - Renewable Energy News

We were delighted to partner with Associated British Ports (a valued UKWA member) to host a round table discussion about the logistics property market. Thank you to everyone who came along... Petrina Austin from Tritax Group ✨️ Dr Walter Boettcher from Colliers ✨️ Melinda Cross from JLL UK ✨️ Jonathan Grimmett from DHL Supply Chain ✨️ Dan Holford from SEGRO plc ✨️ Philip Roe from Logistics UK ✨️ ...as well as our host Pressiana Naydenova and chair Ian Henderson from ABP and our very own Edwin Morgan and Clare Bottle FCILT 🇺🇦🕊 It's a core part of our mission to "talk about warehousing" and we were in like-minded company yesterday 😊

ABP Southampton raised £15,500 in 2024 for its Charity of the Year, #ANDYSMANCLUB. Last week we presented a £15,500 cheque to ANDYSMANCLUB after completing a number of fundraising activities last year. It has been a pleasure to work with the charity to raise funds for its local meetings. This charity provides a safe space for men to discuss their feelings and challenges. It has four local clubs in the region, including Southampton, Eastleigh, Gosport, and Totton. Teams at the port have taken on various fundraising activities, such as the Isle of Wight Cycle Challenge, and abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower. Port customers and local community members also helped raised the funds by attending the quiz night last March and a carol concert in December. https://lnkd.in/eRGbRDEg #itsokaytotalk #thatoneman #positivementalhealth #suicideprevention

✨Speaker Spotlight: Rebecca Evans ✨ Energy Ventures Accelerator (Associated British Ports & powered by Plug and Play UK) are delighted to announce Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy & Planning, is speaking at our Innovation Day in Cardiff on March 5th! Rebecca Evans MS will share her insights into Wales’ ambitious plans for a low-carbon future, outlining key decarbonisation and energy transition goals. She will also discuss the high-value opportunities available for industry growth and the importance of creating sustainable, high-skilled jobs to drive progress. Join us from 12PM-4PM on March 5th to hear more about how these transformative strategies will shape Wales’ future! 🎟️ RSVP and help shape a low-carbon future in Wales: https://lu.ma/76c81ox2 📍Where? The Coal Exchange, Cardiff 🗓️When? 5th March, 2025 👥Who? Corporates, startups, investors, universities, and government organisations actively engaging in solutions for floating offshore wind and industrial decarbonisation ---- Max Harris, Hugo Nicholls, Pressiana Naydenova, James Westlake, Jack Stenson, Kieran Borrett, Rebecca Rosser Tomás, Jack Browning, Christina Kim, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Net Zero Industry Wales, Marine Energy Wales, Switch Net Zero Wales, Swansea University, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Business in Focus, Stuart M., Ben Burggraaf, Stephen Wyatt, Paul Ellsmore #floatingoffshorewind #industrialdecarbonisation #netzero #decarbonisation #startup #university #government #FLOW #innovation

ABP News Release: Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, opens ABP’s Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) Today, we were honored to welcome Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to officially open the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) at ABP's Port of Lowestoft. This transformative £35 million project is a testament to ABP's commitment to cementing Lowestoft as a hub for the region’s offshore energy industry. LEEF features state-of-the-art port infrastructure, expanded quay space, and deep-water berthing, all designed to support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities and construction support for the offshore energy industry. Henrik Lundgaard Pedersen, ABP Chief Executive Officer, remarked, “This facility is a physical example of ABP’s commitment to enabling the energy transition. Ports are a crucial foundation, not just for delivering the energy transition, but also for realising investment and jobs for the UK.” Ed Miliband added, “Our mission to become a clean energy superpower is about attracting investment into local communities, creating new jobs, and delivering energy security for families and businesses. The Port of Lowestoft shows that this unstoppable clean energy transition is underway.” During his visit, Ed Miliband also toured North Star’s hybrid electric service operation vessel (SOV), Grampian Tweed, and ScottishPower Renewables’ control room for the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm. We are proud to play a pivotal role in the UK’s clean energy revolution and look forward to continuing our work in partnership with industry to deliver jobs, opportunity, and prosperity for Lowestoft and beyond. Read the full release: #CleanEnergy #OffshoreWind #EnergyTransition #Lowestoft #Infrastructure #Ports Jess Asato MP | Julian Walker | Paul Ager | Tom Duit | Tim Morris | Lucia Firman | Paul Litten | Andy Reay | East Suffolk Council

ABP News Release: Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, opens ABP’s Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) Today, we were honored to welcome Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to officially open the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) at ABP's Port of Lowestoft. This transformative £35 million project is a testament to ABP's commitment to cementing Lowestoft as a hub for the region’s offshore energy industry. LEEF features state-of-the-art port infrastructure, expanded quay space, and deep-water berthing, all designed to support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities and construction support for the offshore energy industry. Henrik Lundgaard Pedersen, ABP Chief Executive Officer, remarked, “This facility is a physical example of ABP’s commitment to enabling the energy transition. Ports are a crucial foundation, not just for delivering the energy transition, but also for realising investment and jobs for the UK.” Ed Miliband added, “Our mission to become a clean energy superpower is about attracting investment into local communities, creating new jobs, and delivering energy security for families and businesses. The Port of Lowestoft shows that this unstoppable clean energy transition is underway.” During his visit, Ed Miliband also toured North Star’s hybrid electric service operation vessel (SOV), Grampian Tweed, and ScottishPower Renewables’ control room for the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm. We are proud to play a pivotal role in the UK’s clean energy revolution and look forward to continuing our work in partnership with industry to deliver jobs, opportunity, and prosperity for Lowestoft and beyond. Read the full release: #CleanEnergy #OffshoreWind #EnergyTransition #Lowestoft #Infrastructure #Ports Jess Asato MP | Julian Walker | Paul Ager | Tom Duit | Tim Morris | Lucia Firman | Paul Litten | Andy Reay | East Suffolk Council

Associated British Ports in partnership with Plug and Play UK are heading to Wales 🎉 Are you a corporate, startup, investor, university or policymaker driving solutions in floating offshore wind (FLOW) or industrial decarbonisation? Join us for the second Innovation Day of ABP’s Energy Ventures Accelerator (EVA) ⛴️🏭 The Opportunity ❓ - Hear from industry thought leaders on how #FLOW is transforming #innovation and accelerating the green energy revolution 🌿 - Connect with most promising startups at the with cutting-edge solutions for industrial #decarbonisation  🌍🔧 - Dive into expert panel discussions and explore the pivotal role of innovation in the energy transition 🎤 - Learn how to tap into high-value opportunities for large-scale collaborations between industry & #startups 🤝 📍Where? The Coal Exchange, Cardiff 🗓️When? 5th March, 2025 👥Who? Corporates, startups, investors, #universities, and #government organisations actively engaging in solutions for floating offshore wind and industrial decarbonisation 🎟️ RSVP to shape a low-carbon future in Wales: https://lu.ma/76c81ox2 #floatingoffshorewind #industrialdecarbonisation #netzero #decarbonisation ----- Max Harris, Hugo Nicholls, Pressiana Naydenova, James Westlake, Jack Stenson, Kieran Borrett, Rebecca Rosser Tomás, Jack Browning, Christina Kim, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Net Zero Industry Wales, Marine Energy Wales, Switch Net Zero Wales, Swansea University, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Business in Focus