Pembroke Dock Marine

Pembroke Dock Marine

The Pembroke Dock Marine initiative is a transformational project for Wales and the rest of the UK creating clear opportunities for industry on the west coast of Wales. It will establish a world class centre for marine energy and engineering with a focus on delivering leading edge industry R&D and maximised opportunities for operational efficiencies. Pembroke Dock Marine will help drive the growth of zero-carbon, marine energy technologies supporting developers on their journey through the design, test, build and deployment of their devices, while also providing opportunities for industrial innovation across the blue and green sectors.

Pembroke Dock Marine will deliver the facilities, services and spaces needed to establish a world-class centre for marine engineering. It will have cross-industry application, but its immediate focus is on the low carbon energy sector. This £60m development is funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal, the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government, and through private investment. The four elements are:

• Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence(MEECE)
  Delivered by: ORE Catapult
  Purpose: Research, development and demonstration support, driving innovation in the supply chain and reducing cost of energy.
• Pembroke Port developments 
  Delivered by: Port of Milford Haven
  Purpose: Creating spaces that help industry fabricate, launch and maintain devices.
• Marine Energy Test Area(META)
  Delivered by: Marine Energy Wales
  Purpose: Facilitates component, sub-assembly and device testing through pre- consented test areas in order to reduce the time, cost and risks faced and accelerate growth in the sector.

Pembrokeshire Demonstration Zone (PDZ)
Delivered by: Celtic Sea Power
Purpose: Enabling offshore renewable infrastructure to catalyse the Celtic Sea floating offshore wind and marine energy opportunities.