PD Ports has unveiled early-stage plans to develop a £200 million offshore wind manufacturing and installation hub at Teesport, aiming to strengthen the UK’s offshore renewable energy infrastructure.
The proposed development, named the Teesport Offshore Gateway, would transform 180 acres of portside land into a base for offshore wind manufacturing, assembly, and logistics. The site would include a new deep-water quay up to one kilometre in length, offering unrestricted access to the North Sea and supporting both floating and fixed-bottom wind projects.
If approved, the hub would be located within the existing Teesport industrial complex, the UK’s sixth-largest port by volume, providing what PD Ports describes as a “strategically located” base for the renewable energy supply chain.
While the plans are still subject to amendments in planning and marine consents, the company said the proposed 15.5-metre deep berth would be capable of handling all current and future offshore wind installation vessels globally.
PD Ports said it is actively engaging with equipment manufacturers, developers, and government representatives to refine the project and explore funding opportunities.
The development is part of broader efforts to position the River Tees as a centre for clean energy and industrial renewal.
“One of Teesside’s great strengths is its ability to reinvent itself in the face of change,” said PD Ports CEO Frans Calje. “As the UK and the wider world turns its attention to large-scale renewable energy sources, here at PD Ports we see the opportunity – and the responsibility – to play our part.”
Calje added the proposed hub would help “future-proof” Teesport and support job creation and skills training in coastal communities.
Although no timeline has been confirmed, the project is expected to support the UK government’s offshore wind targets and boost economic growth in northeast England.
