Wind turbine nearly as tall as Humber Bridge towers approved for Immingham Port
Landmark renewable energy project given green light as part of major Humber decarbonisation drive
Last updated 7th Jan 2026
A wind turbine almost as tall as the Humber Bridge’s iconic towers has been granted planning permission at the Port of Immingham.
North Lincolnshire Council has unanimously approved the application for the turbine, which will stand up to 149.9 metres to tip at the northern and western end of the port.
The development has been brought forward by Associated British Ports as part of its long-term plan to decarbonise energy use across its Humber ports.
ABP said the turbine will feed renewable electricity directly into the port’s own grid, helping to stabilise energy costs for existing businesses while also attracting new investment.
An ABP spokesperson said the decision marked “another milestone” in the company’s sustainability ambitions, adding that the project demonstrates a “proactive approach to decarbonisation and energy resilience” at the UK’s largest port by tonnage.
As part of the approval, ABP will also contribute to a community benefit fund, providing £5,000 per megawatt of installed capacity each year. With the turbine expected to generate 4.2MW, this will result in around £21,000 annually for local community projects.
The application received support from several local businesses, including Kia UK Ltd, but was referred to councillors after a partial objection from South Killingholme Parish Council.
While the parish council backed the principle of the development, it had requested the turbine’s height be reduced to 125 metres.
Speaking at the planning committee, ABP’s agent Jack Thompson said extensive visual assessments had already been carried out and argued the near-150-metre height was necessary to maximise electricity generation and cost efficiency.
Councillors ultimately agreed, approving the plans without opposition.
During the meeting, Councillor Mick Grant praised council officers for summarising a complex application, joking he had “fallen asleep twice” while reading the paperwork at home.
ABP is also pursuing permission for further turbines across the Humber region, including additional proposals at the Port of Immingham and sites in Grimsby and Hull, requiring applications to multiple local authorities as part of its wider renewable energy rollout.