Mar 3, 2026
Collett supplies wind turbines to Dragon LNG.
Collett has successfully delivered three Enercon E-138 wind turbines to the Dragon LNG facility.
These turbines are part of a larger effort to decrease the facility’s overall emissions. Once they are operational, they will provide renewable electricity directly to the LNG terminal, complementing the site's solar park to enhance operational resilience and reduce carbon emissions.
The project comprised the delivery of 39 turbine components and 12 containers of auxiliary parts and equipment. Each turbine consisted of three blades, three tower sections, a nacelle, a hub, and various generator components, all transported using specialized equipment such as Nooteboom Super Wing Carriers, tower clamp trailers, and other trailers. The longest components, the blades, were 68 meters long, while the heaviest component, the base tower section, weighed 73 tons.
All components were received at the Port of Pembroke, where they were stored, handled, and prepared for further transport. The delivery route from the port to the site spanned seven miles through a congested and constrained road network. To minimize disruption to local traffic, deliveries were managed according to an agreed schedule, in close collaboration with Dyfed-Powys Police and Pembrokeshire County Council.
Comprehensive preliminary work was completed, including detailed route surveys and creating swept path analysis reports to identify and mitigate several pinch points along the route. Preparatory activities included road widening, building temporary access tracks, and adjusting traffic infrastructure along the Westfield Pill Bridge. Additional evaluations, like wind speed assessments on the Cleddau Bridge, were conducted to ensure safe passage for oversized components.
Each delivery was supported by a dedicated team of 11, which included a project manager, specialized drivers, escort vehicles, and a tow truck. Two deliveries were planned daily, from Monday to Friday, avoiding peak traffic times while adhering to a tight project schedule.
The successful execution of this project highlights our capability to manage complex wind turbine movements through meticulous planning, specialized equipment, and close collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders.
Lee Robinson, Project Manager for Collett, expressed pride in the team's achievements amidst the complexities of the route. He noted the unique challenges of navigating populated areas with heavy traffic and praised the cooperation with local authorities and roadworks contractors for safely sharing the road.
The deliveries to a high-security industrial site introduced additional logistical challenges. Robinson emphasized that the strong collaboration among Collett, Enercon, Knights Brown, and Dragon LNG made the endeavor both challenging and rewarding.
Johan Terpstra, ENERCON President for Region Western Europe and Managing Director for the UK, remarked that this delivery is a significant milestone in integrating advanced wind technology within a complex industrial environment. He highlighted how ENERCON's latest E nacelle technology maximizes the benefits of renewable energy—delivered safely, efficiently, and with a focus on long-term performance.
Once operational, the turbines will provide renewable electricity to the LNG terminal, working alongside the solar park to improve operational resilience and lower emissions. Collett’s transport expertise has been critical in progressing this project towards realization.
Richie Hull, Project Manager for Dragon Energy Ltd, thanked Jack, Lee, and the entire Collett team for their exceptional work. He expressed admiration for the precision and professionalism in transporting some of the largest components along Pembrokeshire's roads and noted that despite inevitable traffic disruption, it was managed exceptionally well.
Simon Ames, Managing Director for Dragon Energy Ltd, concluded by stating that it has been a pleasure working with Collett, who efficiently planned and executed the transport of the new turbines to the site. He remarked on their impressive efforts throughout the challenging route across Milford Haven.
These turbines are part of a larger effort to decrease the facility’s overall emissions. Once they are operational, they will provide renewable electricity directly to the LNG terminal, complementing the site's solar park to enhance operational resilience and reduce carbon emissions.
The project comprised the delivery of 39 turbine components and 12 containers of auxiliary parts and equipment. Each turbine consisted of three blades, three tower sections, a nacelle, a hub, and various generator components, all transported using specialized equipment such as Nooteboom Super Wing Carriers, tower clamp trailers, and other trailers. The longest components, the blades, were 68 meters long, while the heaviest component, the base tower section, weighed 73 tons.
All components were received at the Port of Pembroke, where they were stored, handled, and prepared for further transport. The delivery route from the port to the site spanned seven miles through a congested and constrained road network. To minimize disruption to local traffic, deliveries were managed according to an agreed schedule, in close collaboration with Dyfed-Powys Police and Pembrokeshire County Council.
Comprehensive preliminary work was completed, including detailed route surveys and creating swept path analysis reports to identify and mitigate several pinch points along the route. Preparatory activities included road widening, building temporary access tracks, and adjusting traffic infrastructure along the Westfield Pill Bridge. Additional evaluations, like wind speed assessments on the Cleddau Bridge, were conducted to ensure safe passage for oversized components.
Each delivery was supported by a dedicated team of 11, which included a project manager, specialized drivers, escort vehicles, and a tow truck. Two deliveries were planned daily, from Monday to Friday, avoiding peak traffic times while adhering to a tight project schedule.
The successful execution of this project highlights our capability to manage complex wind turbine movements through meticulous planning, specialized equipment, and close collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders.
Lee Robinson, Project Manager for Collett, expressed pride in the team's achievements amidst the complexities of the route. He noted the unique challenges of navigating populated areas with heavy traffic and praised the cooperation with local authorities and roadworks contractors for safely sharing the road.
The deliveries to a high-security industrial site introduced additional logistical challenges. Robinson emphasized that the strong collaboration among Collett, Enercon, Knights Brown, and Dragon LNG made the endeavor both challenging and rewarding.
Johan Terpstra, ENERCON President for Region Western Europe and Managing Director for the UK, remarked that this delivery is a significant milestone in integrating advanced wind technology within a complex industrial environment. He highlighted how ENERCON's latest E nacelle technology maximizes the benefits of renewable energy—delivered safely, efficiently, and with a focus on long-term performance.
Once operational, the turbines will provide renewable electricity to the LNG terminal, working alongside the solar park to improve operational resilience and lower emissions. Collett’s transport expertise has been critical in progressing this project towards realization.
Richie Hull, Project Manager for Dragon Energy Ltd, thanked Jack, Lee, and the entire Collett team for their exceptional work. He expressed admiration for the precision and professionalism in transporting some of the largest components along Pembrokeshire's roads and noted that despite inevitable traffic disruption, it was managed exceptionally well.
Simon Ames, Managing Director for Dragon Energy Ltd, concluded by stating that it has been a pleasure working with Collett, who efficiently planned and executed the transport of the new turbines to the site. He remarked on their impressive efforts throughout the challenging route across Milford Haven.