Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group (px), the owner and operator of Saltend Chemicals Park, have launched plans for the Clean Growth Hub at the port of Barry in South Wales.
The project aims to develop a large area of the operational port area into one that supports low-carbon, high-growth infrastructure investment. The site has over 100 acres (40.5 ha) of development land earmarked for investee companies that specialise in rare earth processing, battery materials manufacturers, participants in the green energy and net zero-supply chain and developing carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) businesses.
Henrik L. Pedersen, ceo of ABP, said: “Building on the proven relationship we’ve developed at Saltend, we are excited to partner with px again to identify suitable projects that will further support the energy transition. and deliver clean growth.
The port of Barry is one of ABP’s portfolio of 21 ports around the coast of the UK. It was once the UK’s leading port for shipping coal. It is now a key facility for the region’s chemical industry, handling liquid bulks for major companies including Dow Silicones. Barry also has considerable expertise in the handling of steel, scrap metal, containers, dry bulks, coal and aggregates.
