Progress for Floating Wind and Hydrogen in Ireland
ESB and Shannon Foynes Port to deepen partnership as transformation of Shannon Estuary into international green energy hub gathers pace
As part of this project, ESB will establish an offshore wind construction hub to facilitate the assembly and fabrication of floating offshore wind platforms.
This collaboration aligns seamlessly with Shannon Foynes Port's master plan, which envisions the development of four core facilities within the estuary. These include substructure assembly at Moneypoint, turbine integration and pre commissioning at Foynes port, wet storage at various locations within the estuary, and an Operations & Maintenance base, also located at Foynes. At the heart of Shannon Foynes Port's plans lies the creation of a deep water port on Foynes Island, directly linked to the national transport network through a restored rail connection and new road link.
