Teesworks South Bank is supercharging Teesside’ s renewables economy
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Making a connection – the first phase of work on the 450m-long heavy lift quay that will link the Teesworks site to the River Tees and North Sea.
POWERING PROGRESS
Teesworks South Bank is supercharging Teesside’ s renewables economy
At the heart of the UK’ s largest freeport, Teesworks is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation – from former steelworks to the epicentre of clean energy growth.
The largest brownfield site in the UK, it is now home to some of the most advanced offshore wind infrastructure in Europe.
With billions of pounds of investment secured for world-leading clean energy schemes, Teesworks stands as a magnet for global industrial investment and a cornerstone of the UK’ s net zero ambitions.
Teesworks chairman Chris Musgrave OBE said:“ In just a few short years, Teesworks has transformed from a bold vision into one of Europe’ s most advanced clean energy hubs. This is industrial regeneration on a scale rarely seen, and it’ s happening right here in Teesside.
“ We’ re not just supporting the UK’ s net zero mission, we’ re leading it. And we’ re doing it in a way that creates long-term, high-quality jobs for local people and opportunities for businesses across the region.”
A strategic, engineered gateway for offshore wind On the banks of the River Tees, the new Steel River Quay is redefining offshore wind logistics. A £ 114m investment, including the first-ever UK Infrastructure Bank funding, has created a purpose-built heavy-lift quay with a berth pocket of 90m and an operational depth of 13.6m.
This strategic asset enables seamless mobilisation of monopiles and offshore wind components to North Sea wind farms. In late 2024 the quay welcomed its first operational ship, Prysmian’ s Leonardo da Vinci, marking the start of regular activity with up to 140 vessels expected annually.
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