Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed the construction of its GBP35 million (USD44.5 million) Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF).
The UK’s most easterly port, LEEF has been built to meet the growing demands of the offshore energy industry, suporrting operations and maintenance activities, as wellas the construction phases of new projects. The project, which was supported by the government’s Towns Fund, has officially been handed over by contractors McLaughlin & Harvey.
“LEEF will build on the vital role the port of Lowestoft is already playing in offshore wind, as the base port for SSE’s Greater Gabbard and Scottish Power’s East Anglia ONE wind farms,” said Julian Walker, chief commercial officer and regional director, Wales and short sea ports. “Its adaptable infrastructure will also ensure ABP’s readiness to support future projects such as Sizewell C and other emerging industries.”
LEEF has 345 m of quayside with three deepwater berths (7.5 m draught), with capacity to accommodate service operation vessels regardless of tide levels. It has up to 8 acres (3.2 ha) of operational and storage space and six crew transfer vessel berths, each with utilities such as water and power. LEEF also has infrastructure to support alternative fuels and shore power.
In September 2024, HLPFI reported that the first commercial vessel was welcomed at LEEF.
