BrestPort, Shannon Foynes Port Company, the Brittany Region, and Officials from Irish Government Departments Strengthen Cooperation to Advance Floating Offshore Wind Development
Brest, 24 April 2025 — On the occasion of the Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT) 2025 conference, a high-level working session convened key stakeholders — including BrestPort, the Brittany Region, Shannon Foynes Port Company, and the Irish Department of Transport, — to reinforce collaborative efforts in the advancement of the Atlantic offshore wind sector.
A central outcome of this meeting was the formalization of a strategic partnership between BrestPort and Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC), underpinned by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU establishes a framework for joint initiatives aimed at supporting the development of the floating offshore wind (FOW) value chain across the Celtic Sea and Atlantic corridors.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering a resilient and integrated transnational supply chain dedicated to floating offshore wind energy. It further seeks to promote industrial cooperation, driving economic growth, technological innovation, and sustainability. The MoU provides a foundation for enhanced knowledge exchange and operational synergies, thereby facilitating the accelerated delivery of offshore renewable energy projects. It also remains open to the participation of additional ports to join within this collaborative framework.
Representatives of the Brittany Region and the Irish Department of Transport reiterated their dedication to strengthening cross-border cooperation, underscoring the pivotal role of ports as industrial hubs essential to advancing the green transition and ensuring economic resilience.
Announced at FOWT 2025 — the world’s leading conference dedicated to floating offshore wind — this initiative highlights the strategic alignment between regional authorities, national governments, and industry leaders to unlock the vast potential of offshore renewable energy resources in the North Atlantic ocean basin.
Mr. Christophe Chabert, Chief Executive Officer of BrestPort, stated:
“The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding with Shannon Foynes Port Company, alongside the high-level working session with Brittany Region and Irish authorities, represents a significant milestone in the establishment of an Atlantic alliance for renewable energy. Through this partnership, we are forging a vital link between our ports to support the rapid deployment of floating offshore wind infrastructure and to position our regions at the forefront of Europe’s energy transition.”
Mr. Pat Keating, Chief Executive Officer of Shannon Foynes Port Company, commented:
“This agreement underscores the strategic importance of Franco-Irish collaboration. By leveraging our respective strengths, we aim to develop a world-class supply chain that not only advances national objectives but also contributes meaningfully to European energy security and sustainable development.”
About BrestPort
BrestPort, operator of Brittany’s principal cargo port, plays a critical role in supporting France’s offshore wind ambitions. The port features a 40-hectare terminal dedicated to the floating wind industry and is firmly committed to sustainable port development.
About Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC)
Shannon Foynes Port Company is Ireland’s largest bulk port operator and a designated Tier 1 Port of National Significance. Strategically located on the Shannon Estuary, SFPC is poised to serve as a key hub for offshore wind deployment along the Atlantic seaboard.