ABP, RWE, and Clarksons Port Services partner for Lowestoft port to support 3.1GW Vanguard offshore wind farms

Associated British Ports (ABP), RWE, and Clarksons Port Services have signed an agreement to establish the Port of Lowestoft as the construction support base for the 3.1 GW Norfolk Vanguard West and East offshore wind farms. This deal confirms ABP's Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) as the primary hub for the projects in the Southern North Sea. RWE will utilize the facility for its Vanguard construction program, securing up to three Service Operation Vessels and three Crew Transfer Vessels over multiple years. ABP invested £35 million in the LEEF, which opened in January 2025 and features deep-water berths, 350m of upgraded quayside, six CTV berths, and eight acres of operational space. Clarksons Port Services will lease and operate the facility on behalf of RWE, supporting the delivery of clean, secure energy for approximately 3 million UK homes.

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Associated British Ports (ABP)

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UK-based port infrastructure operator managing 21 ports across the United Kingdom. Handles over 25% of the UK's maritime trade, with strategic focus on energy transition logistics, offshore wind support, and freight connectivity. Majority-owned by Brookfield Asset Management.

Clarksons Port Services

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UK-based maritime and port services provider operating globally with over 13,000 employees. Clarksons Port Services, a division of Clarksons PLC, delivers port agency, logistics, and marine operations across major shipping routes and key global ports.

RWE

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RWE is a leading renewable energy company investing billions of euros worldwide in the energy transition. They are focused on expanding offshore and onshore wind, solar energy, and battery storage, complemented by global energy trading, with a goal to be net zero by 2040.