An international firm is continuing to bring a series of "milestone firsts" to Lowestoft.
Peterson Energy Logistics has brought the first offshore wind customer to its Town Quay facility at the Port of Lowestoft.
The international energy logistics provider has welcomed the arrival of the Dina Supporter – a cargo vessel servicing the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
The vessel was loaded with critical cargo as part of Peterson’s fully integrated logistics contract with GE Vernova for the Sofia Offshore Converter Platform on Dogger Bank, North Sea.
Since Peterson commenced operations at Lowestoft in January 2019, it has serviced more than 1,200 vessels including the Norside Supporter - the first vessel to use the newly developed £35m Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF).
The company has also provided quayside services in support of a subsea decommissioning project earlier this year - another first for Lowestoft.
Jason Hendry, joint managing director UK at Peterson Energy Logistics, said: "We are committed to embracing an all-energy focus in East Anglia in order to safeguard jobs today and realise the opportunities of the energy transition for the local economy.
"This innovative approach has seen us bring milestone ‘firsts’ to Lowestoft and we look forward to a continued strong partnership with Associated British Ports (ABP) as we make the most of this fantastic geographical location and skilled local teams for our customers."
Paul Litten, head of commercial at ABP, added: "We are delighted to work in partnership with Peterson to realise the opportunities for LEEF and our wider port to service vital energy projects in the region.
"Our expanding presence in Lowestoft and partnerships with leading players such as Peterson is a great example of ABP’s commitment to fulfilling our mission of enabling the energy transition right across Britain, driving sustainable economic growth as well as a greener future."
Peterson Energy Logistics employs more than 30 people in the region to service customers in the Southern North Sea, both in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth.
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