Shotton Mill redevelopment backed by £1bn plan and UK Export Finance
Eren Holding's redevelopment of Shotton Mill in Deeside was described by the Welsh Government as a £1bn plus project, with 220 jobs created once fully commissioned.
The Welsh Government announced support for the redevelopment of Shotton Mill in Deeside by Eren Holding, which bought the site in 2021. The project was described as over £1bn and as making Shotton Mill the UK's largest paper manufacturing campus. Support included almost £13 million from the Welsh Government and £136 million from UK Export Finance, an 80 percent guarantee on a £170 million financing facility.
The announcement referred to 147 jobs safeguarded and 220 jobs created when the site is fully commissioned.
Why it matters for contractors
Shotton Mill is one of the largest industrial builds in Deeside. Dee View Executive Stay is a short drive away. Specialist commissioning and package work can continue after the main construction phase.
Source: Welsh Government. Last checked 12 October 2026. Details are as reported and may have changed.