BrestPort Unveils InFloW Call for Expressions of Interest at Seanergy 2024

During the Seanergy international event, dedicated to marine renewable energies, BrestPort is excited to announce the launch of its Call for Expressions of Interest (CEI) InFloW. It aims to structure an ambitious investment program to adapt and enhance port infrastructure, addressing the growing needs of the floating wind industry.

A port at the heart of industrial innovation

BrestPort positions itself as a key player in the energy transition by exploring three strategic scenarios to maximize its role in the development of floating wind energy:

1. Construction site for floaters: BrestPort specializes in the fabrication and assembly of floaters for floating wind turbines, optimizing its port infrastructure for these industrial activities.

2. Multiservice logistics hub: the port transforms into a versatile logistics center, capable of managing all activities necessary for the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms.

3. Industrial Landlord: as a manager of its port domain, BrestPort leases and oversees its facilities to specialized companies, offering maximum flexibility for various industrial activities.

Support from Brittany and Brest Metropole

This initiative is supported by the Regional Council of Brittany and Brest Metropole, long-standing pillars of the wind energy sector in Brittany. The InFloW project aligns with the regional strategy to develop an industrial wind energy sector around professional clusters, particularly BOP (Bretagne Ocean Power).

Partnership for a sustainable energy future

The objective of this CEI is to gather analyses and expressions from stakeholders in the wind energy sector to define and combine the best industrial and logistical positioning options. BrestPort aims to develop effective partnerships to maximize synergies and support the energy transition.

A strong commitment to the energy transition

Since 2016, the Regional Council of Brittany and local authorities have invested over 220 million euros in port development, preparing the ground for floating wind energy. The Brest polder, an industrial terminal of 40 hectares and 380 meters of quay, is at the heart of this transformation, already hosting major players like Haizea for the fabrication of wind turbine foundations.

A strategically important project

This CEI is launched as part of the call for projects for ports related to floating wind, with 190 million euros in funding for French ports from France 2030. Brest is strategically positioned at the heart of three markets: the Atlantic, the Channel, and the Celtic Sea. This approach is part of a port cooperation strategy essential to maximize synergies and support the development of floating wind energy.

Invitation to participate

We invite all stakeholders, from industrial companies to logistics experts, to participate in this CEI and to help defining the future of BrestPort. The responses collected will help specify future investments and establish strategic partnerships to energize the floating wind sector.

For more information, please consult the CEI documents on the BrestPort and Regional Council of Brittany websites.

Regional Council of Brittany | https://europe.bzh/welcome/