Iarnród Éireann, the Port Authority for Rosslare Europort, has confirmed plans to submit a planning application for the €220 million Rosslare Offshore Renewable Energy Hub (Rosslare ORE Hub), set to become Ireland’s largest purpose-built port facility for offshore wind. The development is expected to create 2,000 long-term jobs and strengthen the South East region’s role in the country’s renewable energy transition.

Located at Rosslare Europort in County Wexford, the 80-hectare facility will serve as the primary base for the construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms across the Irish and Celtic Seas. It will feature two heavy lift berths for offshore energy components, extensive storage, marshalling and assembly areas, a new 64-berth small boat harbour, and upgraded access roads and utilities. Environmental enhancements and facilities for local marine users, including Rosslare Sea Scouts, are also incorporated into the plan.

The project, supported by the EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to planning stage, involves 50 hectares of dredging and 32 hectares of land reclamation, creating nearly 20 hectares of new port land capable of handling the largest wind turbine components. Subject to planning approval and funding allocation, construction is expected to begin in early 2027, with delivery targeted for 2029.

Chief Executive Mary Considine highlighted the project’s transformative potential, emphasising its integration of national transport and maritime infrastructure to unlock offshore wind capacity, create regional jobs, and deliver sustainable growth. The hub could support the installation of approximately 0.5GW to 1GW of offshore wind annually, contributing significantly to Ireland’s target of 5GW of offshore wind by 2030.

Discover the full details of how Rosslare ORE Hub will accelerate Ireland’s offshore wind ambitions and regional growth.

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