Associated British Ports 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.