Posted on November 10, 2025
Belfast Harbour has secured a major investment as developers of the Mona and Morgan offshore wind farms commit over £100 million to the port.
The joint venture between EnBW and JERA Nex bp will lease the port’s D1 terminal for assembling and marshalling turbine components.
The Mona and Morgan projects, located in the Irish Sea, are expected to deliver up to 3GW of renewable energy—enough to power around three million UK homes.
Works are already underway to prepare the site, with completion targeted for 2028. Around 300 jobs are expected to be created through the deal.
The port’s role as a key offshore wind hub is expected to support the local supply chain and attract further external investment.
Nathalie Oosterlinck, CEO of JERA Nex bp, said the investment “highlights the power of collaboration in driving energy security,” adding that the project will support job creation and growth.
Michael Class of EnBW described it as a “milestone commitment” to the UK’s clean energy infrastructure, noting the venture’s potential to deepen international partnerships.
Dr Theresa Donaldson, Chair of Belfast Harbour, said the commitment positions the port and local industry as central to high-capacity wind farm deployment.
Belfast Harbour, as a Trust Port, reinvests all profits and is already investing £90 million in a new D3 terminal to serve both cruise and offshore wind sectors.
The second phase of that project will reinforce facilities to handle next-generation wind turbines and provide shore power for docked vessels.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the deal as part of the government’s drive toward net-zero ahead of the COP30 summit.
