Multi-million pound upgrade completes on site set to serve NZT Power station
The multi-million-pound upgrade of Redcar Bulk Terminal’s (RBT) deep-water quay has been completed, in a move which developers said had provided a major boost to local jobs and the regional economy.
The project is a critical piece of infrastructure for the construction of NZT Power, set to become the world’s first major gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage.
It will also serve Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), the developer of the UK’s first commercial-scale carbon transport and storage network, as well as future carbon capture projects on Teesside and the Humber.
Tracy Hall, head of business at Redcar Bulk Terminal Limited, said: “The completion of this project forms part of the overall future development of Redcar Bulk Terminal Limited and the greater area.
“The project has been delivered using local companies and local materials with over 90 per cent being sourced within the UK.
“We look forward to continuing to work together with NZT and NEP to the conclusion of their project with the added potential to support future initiatives.”
Awarded in 2025 to North East-based Southbay Engineering Ltd, the project upgraded part of the 320-metre quay to accommodate the arrival of large-scale equipment weighing up to 3,500 tonnes.
Developers said the improvements will help secure the support operations at the terminal for the next 50 years.
Since work began in January 2025, the project has inducted 197 workers to site across a range of specialist trades and delivered more than 51,106 man-hours of work by Southbay Engineering alone, with Mott MacDonald contributing a further 10,000 hours
The project has also created around 10 new jobs at Southbay, including graduate and apprentice roles in engineering and quantity surveying, and supported up to 100 engineers through Mott MacDonald’s involvement.
Ian Hunter, managing director at NZT Power, said: “It’s fantastic to see the Redcar Bulk Terminal upgrade completed and delivering real benefits for Teesside.
“This infrastructure project has created skilled jobs, supported apprentices and driven investment into local businesses, while also helping to prepare the site for the safe and efficient delivery of major equipment for NZT Power.”
Rich Denny, managing director at Northern Endurance Partnership, added: “This is a significant milestone for the Redcar Bulk Terminal and for the wider energy infrastructure being developed on Teesside. The upgrade has strengthened a vital local asset for the long term, created opportunities for local people and suppliers, and ensured the terminal is ready to support the delivery of major projects that will underpin the UK’s low-carbon future. It’s a great example of how major infrastructure can generate lasting economic and environmental benefits for the region.”