Solar farm set to cut carbon footprint of LNG terminal

Renewable energy project at Milford Haven in Wales will supply electricity to terminal and nearby businesses

A new solar farm is now operational at a liquefied natural gas terminal in the UK.

The 10MW plant is at a facility in Milford Haven, west Wales, operated by Dragon LNG, and is designed to be a springboard for the terminal’s bid to become carbon neutral by 2029.

Dragon managing director Simon Ames said “energising the solar farm is a significant milestone”.

“We are committed to not only playing our part in achieving net zero but continuing to develop local skills and employment opportunities in South Wales for many decades to come”. 

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The 18,500-panel solar park was designed and built by renewable energy developer Anesco, and was part of a biodiversity plan which included creating habitats for wildlife and at-risk species. 

Energy generated by the solar park will provide around 9% of the terminal’s electricity needs and will also supply power to neighbouring businesses.

Dragon LNG, which handles almost 100 LNG cargoes a year and regasifies LNG into the national grid, said the solar farm will cut its Scope 2 CO₂ emissions by around 2,500 tonnes per year.

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