Peel Ports Group said it will invest a further £10 million in its Great Yarmouth facility, bringing total spending at the site this year to £70 million as part of its repositioning of the port as the Port of East Anglia.
The company said the funds will redevelop the Northern Terminal to accommodate the next generation of major offshore wind projects in the region, supporting broader energy transition goals including hydrogen, carbon capture, offshore wind, and nuclear projects.
“It’s fantastic to finally launch The Port of East Anglia and commit additional investment to enhance its operations,” said David Huck, chief operating officer of Peel Ports. “We see this change as a reflection of our confidence in the wider region, as well as our long-term commitment to supporting the area’s growth.”
Peel Ports noted that the investment follows earlier commitments this year, including £60 million to expand the Southern Terminal’s capacity and improve operational efficiencies. The port, featuring one of the deepest non-tidally restricted facilities on the UK’s east coast, already serves major infrastructure projects such as Sizewell C and southern North Sea offshore energy developments.
Huck added: “Great Yarmouth has – and continues to – play a crucial role in the UK’s energy transition and we’ve committed so much investment into the site to ensure we can deliver what is needed. We want to improve capabilities to ensure the town remains at the forefront of the energy sector for generations to come.”
Peel Ports said the rebranding aligns with the new Suffolk and Norfolk combined authority, which takes effect in early 2026. The Port of East Anglia will be officially unveiled at an event in Norwich on Thursday, hosted with support from the East of England Energy Group and attended by over 100 delegates.
