The Port of Blyth has announced the official launch of its Battleship Wharf Expansion scheme.
Unveiled during its Annual Public Meeting; the scheme will see investments of up to 100 million GBP made to expand key infrastructure, increasing Port capacity and supporting clean energy growth.
This early development phase of the scheme is being jointly funded by Port of Blyth, Northumberland County Council (NCC) and the North East Combined Authority (NECA), as well as match funding of 275,000 GBP awarded by The Crown Estate through the second round of its 50 million GBP Supply Chain Accelerator fund.
The Port of Blyth’s Battleship Wharf Expansion scheme has been designed to unlock new operational capacity at the port, allowing it to handle larger offshore energy projects and emerging low-carbon technologies, as well as reinforce the Port’s position as a key hub in the UK’s clean energy transition.
Channel and berth deepening will allow larger vessels to access the Port, whilst upgraded marine and terminal infrastructure, including roughly three hectares of reclaimed land and up to 260m of quay extension and rock revetment linking to the new deep-water berth adjacent to JDR cable factory, is expected to enable seamless operations.
Collectively, these are hoped to attract clean energy manufacturers, generate hundreds of new jobs, and deliver significant economic benefits to the North East through increased investment and a more resilient clean energy supply chain.
Martin Lawlor OBE, Chief Executive of the Port of Blyth, said:This is a landmark moment for the Port and for the wider region. The Battleship Wharf Expansion will ensure we have the infrastructure, capacity and capability to support the next generation of offshore wind and clean energy projects.
With strong backing from our regional partners, we are taking a significant step forward in driving sustainable growth, creating jobs, and reinforcing Blyth’s position at the heart of the UK’s energy transition.
