Northumberland Energy Park – Phase 2

Located next to the North Sea Link, the world’s longest subsea interconnector linking the UK and Norway, Northumberland Energy Park Phase 2 offers a greenfield development opportunity for businesses operating in the energy sector.

The site is part of Northumberland Energy Park which is home to JDR Cables who are building a subsea cable manufacturing facility, providing vital technology to the offshore wind market. The 69,000sqm factory is supported by His Majesty’s Government and the Secretary of State as part of the DESNZ Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Support Scheme.

Northumberland Energy Park is part of Energy Central, a partnership comprising Advance Northumberland, Northumberland County Council, ORE Catapult and Port of Blyth, which supports the renewable energy sector in Northumberland to flourish through its world class research, development and test facilities, premier port services, development land, industrial and office opportunities and investment in STEM facilities.

A premier East Coast UK location for a range of energy – based industries, including the global offshore and marine sectors:

• Providing direct quay access with deep-water and jack up barge capability, plus access to four additional deep-water berths at Battleship Wharf.
• North East Investment Zone status
• Local Development Order in place to help fast track developments for offshore energy, marine and port related uses.
• High power potential on site
• In close proximity to a National Grid substation, offering an access point to the grid for energy generation/infrastructure projects.
• £32m Government investment secured to develop new dock
• Energy Central has an established Engineering Cluster and Supply Chain, with extensive expertise located near the area.
• Excellent transport links with easy access via Road, Rail, Air and Sea

Owners: Advance Northumberland Website:  http://www.energycentraluk.co.uk/ Telephone: 01670 528463