America is making all the strides in investing in green energy following the one of $5 billion. The wind turbine and shipments are also moving at a fast pace at the Port of Galveston in America. The shipments are a result of a wind farm that is built in New Mexico.
America pumps $5 billion to produce energy
With the project in full swing in New Mexico, it is expected that hundreds of imported blades and tower pieces continue to move through the port, according to a news release.
As things stand, the port in New Mexico has already shipped more than 32,000 tons of wind pieces in October and has eight more shipments planned through the end of the year.
Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO, is delighted with the project but stated that the transportation of wind turbine parts takes specific skill and equipment.
“We’ve been able to attract more wind business because we have the skilled labor, transportation infrastructure and proximity to an interstate highway,” Rees said. “Offloading, moving and transporting these huge pieces takes specialized skills and equipment.”
The expansion of the Port of Galveston in America
The construction of the wind farm in New Mexico saw the expansion of the Port of Galveston over the years to attract wind cargo business.
In terms of investment and money pumped into the project, the investment continues with a $90 million expansion project that started this summer and will be complete in 2026.
”It will add around 30 acres and a 1,424-foot-long berth by filling two slips and demolishing a decommissioned grain elevator,” reports the Houston Chronicle.
“With 900 turbines across Lincoln, San Miguel and Torrance counties in central New Mexico, this is set to be the largest wind farm in the U.S.,” announced the Galveston port officials.
Business boom for the American state of New Mexico
According to Project Cargo Journal, the $5 billion SunZia Wind project that is currently built in New Mexico has had a positive impact on the related cargo volumes shipped through the Port of Galveston.
During the month of October, a total of 979 wind turbine components, totalling more than 3 built 2,000 tons were moved through the port.
Eight more ships carrying wind-related project cargo are scheduled to arrive at the port before the end of the year, with activity expected to remain high through 2025.
It is also reported that the blades are being transported largely by rail, with some by truck, to the SunZia Wind project.
“It will be the largest wind farm in the U.S., with 900 turbines across Lincoln, San Miguel and Torrance counties in central New Mexico,” reports the journal.
“Workers at the waterfront are transporting blades measuring up to 75.7 meters (248.4 feet), marking the largest wind turbine components received at the Galveston docks since the port started handling such items in the early 2000s.
“To accommodate trucks carrying these larger blades, the port collaborated with the city of Galveston and the Texas Department of Transportation to alter the turn onto the Interstate 45 feeder road.”
Meanwhile, the Port of Galveston has capitalized on the increased demand for wind energy components driven by federal tax incentives.
“By expanding its Foreign Trade Zone and investing in infrastructure, the port is well-positioned to handle the growing volume of wind turbine imports,” writes Adnan Bajic.
“The port’s strategic location and improved facilities make it an attractive destination for wind energy companies, contributing to the region’s economic growth and energy transition.”