BrestPort has initiated a call for expressions of interest (CEI) to enhance its port infrastructure, aiming to meet the increasing demands of the floating wind industry and bolster France's renewable energy sector.
Under the InFlow initiative, BrestPort is exploring three strategic scenarios to strengthen its role in the development of floating wind energy. These scenarios include specializing in the fabrication and assembly of floaters for floating turbines, transforming into a versatile logistics hub capable of managing all aspects of offshore wind farm construction and maintenance, or leasing facilities to specialized companies for flexible industrial activities.
Supported by the Regional Council of Brittany and Brest Metropole, InFlow aligns with regional strategies to cultivate an industrial wind energy sector, particularly through initiatives like BOP (Bretagne Ocean Power).
The CEI aims to gather insights from stakeholders in the wind energy sector to define optimal industrial and logistical positioning. It also seeks to establish effective partnerships to maximize synergies and support the transition to renewable energy.
Since 2016, investments exceeding €220 million by the Regional Council of Brittany and local authorities have transformed the Brest polder into a crucial industrial terminal spanning 40 hectares with 380 meters of quay. The terminal currently hosts major players such as Haizea, involved in the fabrication of wind turbine foundations.
Part of France's broader strategy, the CEI is part of a call for projects for ports involved in floating wind, with €190 million earmarked under the France 2030 initiative. Responses to the CEI will inform future investments and strategic partnerships aimed at advancing the floating wind sector's development.
