Using North West Ports to Build the Region’s Clean Energy Future

This autumn, members of Cubico’s UK team visited Peel Ports at the Port of Liverpool to look at how the port could support the delivery of turbine components for Scout Moor II.

If the project is approved, transporting major components directly into the North West through a regional port would create work for the port and wider logistics sector, strengthen local supply chains, and help retain skilled jobs across the region. Using a North West port, like the Port of Liverpool would also reduce the need for long road journeys from elsewhere in the UK, keeping more of the economic activity in the region.

The visit forms part of Cubico’s wider commitment to ensuring Scout Moor II delivers meaningful benefits for the region - from working with local businesses and suppliers to exploring opportunities for investment in community projects and environmental initiatives.

Peter Rowe, Project Lead for Scout Moor II at Cubico said:

“Projects like Scout Moor II bring a wide range of benefits to the region. The Port of Liverpool, along with Peel Ports Group other ports at Ellesmere, Birkenhead and Heysham, are major regional assets that support many highly trained and skilled jobs. Being able to bring turbine components directly into the North West is another way Scout Moor II – and future English onshore wind projects – can support the regional economy and help create the jobs we need for the transition to a green economy”

Phil Burkert, Head of Tactical Sales at Peel Ports Group, said:

“It was a pleasure to host Cubico at the Port of Liverpool. Our Northwest port network is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in delivering Scout Moor II and driving forward the region’s clean energy ambitions.”

Over the coming months, Cubico will be engaging more closely with the local supply chain. If your business could play a role in Scout Moor II, we would love to hear from you.